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By Reynolds Hutchins
AUTOMAKERS IN THE US are at a
crossroads — sales are declining
for the fi rst time in seven years,
and inventories are at highs not
seen since before the recession.
The automakers are going to
need to discipline their supply
chains if there's any hope they
won't repeat the past, industry
experts say.
By Reynolds Hutchins
AUTOMAKERS IN THE US are at a
TUNING UP
A BALANCING
ACT
Automakers seek discipline
in supply chains as inventories
hit pre-recession highs
and demand wanes
