Shift to EVs Is Creating Tension Between Automakers and Suppliers
DETROIT—General Motors, Honda and Toyota rank highest in the 2023 North American Automotive OEM-Supplier Working Relations Index (WRI) Study conducted by Plante Moran. Ford, Nissan and Stellantis received lower grades in most categories. However, the shift to electric vehicles is creating tension throughout the entire auto industry.
The WRI measures the “total commercial relationship”, which is a function of perceived trust, timely communication, mutual profit opportunity, assistance and a reduction in friction in dealings with automakers.