Searching for Auto Parts: Why is it so Difficult?

 

Life was supposed to return to normal after the pandemic, but over a year after the official end of the crisis, searching for auto parts still has customers and distributors looking for answers.

So, how are auto manufacturers and part makers adapting to the ongoing challenges in the automotive supply chain, and why is it so difficult?

Craig Austin, an Associate Teaching Professor at Florida International University, delves into the current state of auto parts, highlighting innovative strategies to mitigate parts shortages and supply chain disruptions.

“The most complete solution to resolve this disruption in the auto parts industry would be for manufacturers to provide an inventory backstop,” Auston says, underscoring the need for proactive measures in maintaining production continuity.

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