Table V.

Characterization of the relationships studied

Characteristics of the relationshipsBeta Supplier and Alfa Auto ManufacturerGama Supplier and Alfa Auto ManufacturerDelta Supplier and Alfa Auto Manufacturer
Time of relationshipAround 5 yearsAround 8 yearsAround 15 years
Exclusivity on supplyNot exclusive (divides supply with other two suppliers)Not exclusive (divides supply with other two suppliers)Exclusive
ABC curve classificationLevel ALevel ALevel A
SPI classificationYellowGreen 2Yellow
Product suppliedElectric harness: does not present high added value neither restricted technology, low specificity with several suppliers alternative and limited importance for the auto manufacturer. Initially, such supplier would not be difficult to replaceAluminum and steel wheel: although, at first, there is no technological restriction, the product presents high added value, certain specificity, and it is critical for the auto manufacturer, despite there are other suppliers optionsTires: present high technology (therefore, technological restriction), high added value, certain specificity and it is critical for the auto manufacturer with few options of suppliers. Exclusive supplier for Alfa Auto Manufacturer
Economic dependenceSignificant part of its gross revenue (around 20%) comes from the relationship with Alfa Auto Manufacturer. Also, the type of product supplied and the need of relationship with an auto manufacturer may evidence certain dependence of Beta Supplier related to Alfa Auto ManufacturerEconomic dependence has not been observed, as only 1% of the supplier’s gross revenue comes from the relationship with the Auto Manufacturer, besides the supplier’s size is bigger than the auto manufacturer, and its supply for all important auto manufacturers in Brazil and other countriesEconomic dependence has not been observed, as only 1.5% of the supplier’s gross revenue comes from the relationship with the auto manufacturer. The supplier is a big multinational company with clients worldwide and, still, by the importance of its support on a marketing event (Motorsport) of the auto manufacturer it is difficult to replace this supplier

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