Strange Bedfellows: BMW Wants a Cozier Relationship with Daimler to Make Life Easier

According to BMW's new head of purchasing, Markus Duesmann, the company intends to expand its cooperation with Daimler AG in acquiring automotive components from suppliers. The competing automakers began their cooperative purchasing in 2008, limiting it to elements most manufacturers typically share already — items like seating frames, radiators, tires, or air conditioning systems. Despite the cost benefits and leverage […] The post Strange Bedfellows: BMW Wants a Cozier Relationship with Daimler to Make Life Easier appeared first on The Truth About Cars. from The Truth About Cars http://ift.tt/Jh8LjA