GM Tooling
General Motors and U.S. Tooling Industry Reach Crossroads
Any remnants of General Motors quality-killing purchasing strategy under "Low Cost" Lopez threatens to further destroy the relationship between American suppliers--and customers. »
U.S., Canadian Progressive Stampings Exports Primed to Pop
Of the different segments in the tooling construction and metal stamping industry in the U.S. and Canada, one in particular could see a spike in activity at least in 2010-2012 on behalf of OEM assembly plants transition to Mexico. »
Canadian Tool Shops Embrace Brighter Days
With the incredible amount of financial support provided to the banking industry it's a shame many machine tool, die and mold companies are struggling to access financing. »
General Motors division sells nearly $200 million worth of tooling to Chinese company
China is now in possession of about $200 Million ($197M to be exact) worth of Saab Tooling. Working on a December 31st deadline to find a new buyer for Saab this infusion of cash buys more time.... »
New Purchasing Strategy at GM to Help or Hurt Tooling Industry?
GM’s “Strategic Supplier Program” is being touted as a descendant of Honda’s quality-driven, long term sourcing strategy. The one Honda brilliantly used to improve quality, responsiveness and lower purchasing costs through incremental phases not by brow-beating but with a commitment to open, mutually beneficial and innovation-spurring relationships with suppliers. »











