The implications of automobile parts supply network structures: A complex network approach

Tomomi Kito; Kanji Ueda

doi:10.1016/j.cirp.2014.03.119

The implications of automobile parts supply network structures: A complex network approach

Tomomi Kito^*
, Kanji Ueda

^*Corresponding author for this work

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University of Tokyo
Saïd Business School

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Abstract

This study investigates the temporal structural transitions of automobile supply networks where, under situations with various possible risks such as economic crises and market globalisation, companies must both work together for sustainable production, and also compete with each other for their own survival. The resulting network complexity is captured by large-scale empirical data, and analysed for the first time using concepts and metrics developed in complex network science. We discuss how network structure reflects the effect of several factors including market fluctuation, product standardisation, technological advancement, and financial interdependencies between companies.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	393-396
Number of pages	4
Journal	CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology
Volume	63
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cirp.2014.03.119
Publication status	Published - 2014
MoE publication type	A1 Journal article-refereed

Funding

This research was partially supported by Service Science, Solutions and Foundation Integrated Research Programe (S3FIRE), Research Institute of Science and Technology for Society (RISTEX), Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) .

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

Complexity
Structural analysis
Supply network

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