Tool and Die Futures Initiative

TDF Dialog Summary

Forum Sponsor & Meeting Date
Center for Integrated Business Research and Education (CIBRE), School of Business Administration, Oakland University, Rochester, MI 48309; Nov, 17, 2009

TDI Dialog Expert Panel
Dr. Bruno Barthelemy, Chief Engineer for Body Structures and Closures, Ford
Mr. Jeff Engle, Advanced Purchasing at Takata, Supplier/Stamper
Dr. Jay Baron, President and CEO of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR)

TDI Dialog Moderator
Mr. Mark Sullivan, formerly with GM

TDI Dialog Participants
30 representatives from Tool & Die shops, mold shops, gage shops, stamping companies, and production plastic injection houses

Recommended Action Items
Desired Future State: A collaborative environment in which T&D suppliers are seen as valued partners

Success Criteria

• Full Transparency
• Quality and Time as Drivers
• Lead Time
• Profitable Supply Chain

Desired Action Items

• Collaboration among interested T&D Companies
• Establishment of Industry Standards
• Development of a Total Cost Model
• Benchmarking Best Practices
• Education to improve competitiveness