Transnational Strategy Of Ford Spare Parts Procurement Research

The paper is started with the investigation of strategic purchasing definition, importance and practice principle in theory. And it also shows the development of the global strategic purchasing with the world is becoming flat.Through the introduction of global auto parts strategic purchasing, Ford Motor's spare parts strategic purchasing activities can be shown in an overall view here. It covers the purchasing procedures, supplier development and certification, global IT support system and continuous management optimization. By investigation and comparison of the Chinese auto parts suppliers, it shows the growing trend of them. First-class companies are not only satisfied to build the traditional purchasing network. They prefer to set up a multi-functional strategic purchasing center. Because of the robust supplier chain and network especially in emerging market, they are able to make most competitive products, organize high efficient production and flexible distribution globally. With all the efforts, the first-class companies can always keep the leading position in the market.In order to optimize the process, adapt to the changing environment and improve the performance, the solutions are proposed after analyzing the Ford Motor's purchasing work. I expect the content can contribute some useful information or lesson-learns for the similar companies. Also the study of Ford Motor strategic purchasing on spare parts is expected to show the management experience to accelerate the revolution of modern enterprises and the quicker development of auto industry in China.