Motor Vehicle Industry Research Articles

The Value of Lost Load in Swedish Industry

The power system is undergoing a drastic transition towards a system with high degree of intermittency at the same time as the transition in other sectors will require more electricity. Taken together this will make it more challenging to keep the instantaneous balance between demand and supply in the power market with increasing risks of interruptions and power outages as a result. The objective of this study is to estimate the cost of power outages in the Swedish industrial sector by using firm-level, production data. Our estimates of interruption costs are based on firms’ actual behavior concerning their use of electricity and the values created. The main approach is complemented with a qualitative study based on a questionnaire targeting key-persons in a small number of industrial production facilities. The purpose with this is to identify firm or facility specific aspects that that are not revealed by annual firm level data. The main conclusion from this study is that the costs for the industry of supply interruptions are considerable, and seems to have increased over time, suggesting that the industrial sector has become more vulnerable to supply disturbances. In 2016 the estimated cost of a one-hour outage for an average industrial facility in Sweden was approximately 23 times larger than the value of the electricity not delivered (SEK 9502 versus SEK 400), whereas the cost in 2004 was approximately 13 times the market value of the electricity not delivered. However, there is substantial variation across firms and sectors. For an average facility in the electro and motor vehicle industry, for example, a one-hour cost is, according to our estimates, about 120 and 105 times the market value of the electricity not delivered, respectively (SEK 43680 versus SEK 415 for an average motor vehicle firm). In the pulp and paper industry, on the other hand, the outage cost is only about 5 times the value of undelivered electricity in spite of a relatively high outage cost in absolute value (SEK 27730). The reason for the relative low ratio for the pulp and paper industry is the very high level of electricity intensity. The estimated costs should however be interpreted with care since they are based on the assumption that the interruption in production processes corresponds exactly to the duration of the outage, but also that the production losses during the outage are lost forever and cannot be compensated for in any way. Importantly, according to the results from our survey most firms or production facilities reported that the production interruption becomes noticeable longer than the power outage itself. In addition, most of them reported additional costs because of an outage, such as costs for overtime and delivery delays. On the other hand, several facilities firms reported that they may be able to “take back” the production losses during a year. Altogether, the first effects seem to dominate according to the survey results and the cost estimates reported should therefore be interpreted as lower bounds.

Environmental noise challenges and policies in low- and middle- income countries

Information on environmental noise challenges was gathered for 139 countries, identified by the World Bank as of low income (31), lower middle income (52), and upper middle income (56). Data on noise levels were found in urban agglomerations of two low-income, 13 lower middle-income, and 20 upper middle-income countries. Environmental noise pollution continues to grow in all studied cities due to increase in motor vehicle fleets, airport operations and industries. The main driving forces are population growth, urbanization, motorization and to a large extent technological development. In this paper the major noise sources in two low-income countries, 13 lower middle-income countries and 13 upper middle-income countries (excluding Member States of and countries on the road to the European Union) are identified and observed environmental noise levels reviewed. The paper also compiles the adverse health effects of extensive noise exposures in urban agglomerations that have already been observed in some of these countries. The key laws and by-laws and other regulations on noise pollution in these countries and the level of their enforcement are discussed.

Environmental problems of using digital and information technologies in automobile transport

The use of digital and information technologies in automobile transport leads to the transformation and expansion of the environmental research problem field, because of the need to ensure sustainable development and to improve people’s quality of life. It is necessary to learn how to manage the mobility (transport demand and transport behavior) of each resident in real time, offering him a choice of a limited set of transport behavior stereotypes. These stereotypes shall be based on the technologically sound code of ethics according to the need of ensuring the transport system environmental sustainability. The formation of a unified digital information environment for transport activities will allow the use of virtual and augmented reality technologies to manage population mobility by developing: systems for monitoring the impact of transport facilities on the natural and social environment; platform solutions of digital twins of roadside ecosystems, means of environmental engineering protection for use in digital models of road facilities, intelligent transport systems of traffic management; symbiotic man-machine management systems of transportation facilities. In case of the successful implementation of symbiotic man-machine management systems in the future transport facilities there are two ways for the motor-vehicle industry: either to create fully autonomous commercial transport, or to focus on symbiotic man-machine management systems of transportation facilities, which make the most of the driver's intellectual potential in decision-making. In our opinion, the second way is preferable in terms of safety, human movement comfort, habitat’s quality of public transport. The first way seems to be more efficient and safer for freight transport.

Network rivalry, Competition and Innovation

Strategy, structure and rivalry across an industry has an impact upon innovation outcomes at the industry level. However, when patterns of rivalry are altered through the presence of strategic networks (sets of firms that cooperate closely on the basis of their web of strategic alliances) it is not clear what impact this has upon product market (price) competition and in factor markets (patents). Using data from the motor vehicle industry, we find only limited support for the notion that competitive responses vary with changes in network-level rivalry most likely due to co-opetition and a lack of stability across the networks. The results suggest that firms are likely to engage in co-opetition, thus changes in innovation outcomes can only be observed at the network level. When the presence of strong strategic networks leads to lower levels of rivalry on the basis of at least some cooperative behavior within the network (and competitive actions being focused on firms in other networks) we see a reduction in innovation at the network level. However, as the strategic networks changed consistently over time, the change in patenting behavior was limited.

Perlindungan Hukum terhadap Pengusaha Sewa Menyewa Kendaraan Bermotor yang Dirugikan oleh Konsumen pada Perusahaan Paulus Rental Bike Kabupaten Badung

The development of the motor vehicle industry sector is currently growing rapidly both domestically and imported from abroad so that in this business such as manufacturers, dealers and traders of vehicles competing with each other to provide facilities to consumers in order to increase turnover trading. In this research, it discusses efforts to resolve disputes between business owners who are harmed by consumers in the non-litigation process, and analyzes the obstacles that occur in the resolution of such disputes. The method used in this study is the empirical research method. The data used are primary and secondary data. The results showed that efforts to resolve disputes between business owners, especially motor vehicle leasing when harmed by consumers, were carried out by non-litigation, namely by using an alternative dispute resolution outside the court with mediation and negotiation mechanisms to the tenants who had apologized by returning the money agreed by both parties. In addition, the inhibiting factor in efforts to resolve disputes between business owners who are disadvantaged by consumers in the dispute resolution process is the rule of law factor. In this case because the loss is classified in the civil realm, it requires time to prove the loss that must get legality from the court. Not only the rule of law, but also law enforcement factors that process cases for so long and slow respond.

THE PORTUGUESE MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY: AN IMPOSSIBLE DREAM?

Portugal policy makers consider the motor vehicle industry to be critical to the country’s economy because of its potential to offer highly skilled job opportunities and incentives for innovation and research, technology transfer, and investment, although the industry remains small by international standards. Little empirical research exists on the Portuguese motor vehicle industry, and we attempt to partially fill this void by estimating an industry cost function. We find strong evidence of scale economies, an expected result given the low industry volume. An unexpected finding is that capital and labor are complements since much of the international literature regarding the industry finds evidence they are substitutes. An exception is the German industry, and the findings here may be related to the fact that the largest Portuguese motor vehicle producer is Volkswagen AutoEuropa. The significance of this finding is that a lower price for either of these inputs would increase the quantity demanded of both of them. The future appears highly uncertain for the motor vehicle assemblers unless they can achieve sufficient synergies with component suppliers and other global motor vehicle manufacturers to become internationally competitive. The component suppliers may be able to enlarge their international markets, particularly that of Spain, because of its proximity to Portugal.

Abstract C052: Association between benzene, a hazardous air pollutant, and lung cancer risk: The Multiethnic Cohort Study

Abstract Background: Benzene is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen in humans. A major pathway of benzene exposure is through inhalation of ambient air contaminated by emissions from motor vehicle exhaust, gas stations, industry, tobacco smoke, and other consumer products. Prior studies of benzene and lung cancer have been limited largely to occupational studies. We examined the association between outdoor air exposure to benzene and lung cancer risk in the large population-based Multiethnic Cohort Study (MEC), including four major U.S. racial/ethnic groups—African Americans, Latinos, Japanese Americans, and Whites. Methods: Ambient benzene exposure was estimated from EPA data from air monitoring stations that were within 20 km of residences of 97,288 MEC participants, largely from Los Angeles County, from the time-period of recruitment (1993-1996) through 12/31/2013. Cox proportional hazards models were used to examine the associations between time-varying benzene exposure and lung cancer risk (cases=2796), adjusting for age, sex, race/ethnicity, smoking, family history of lung cancer, marital status, education, occupation, use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, body mass index, alcohol consumption, physical activity, intake of total calorie, red and processed meats, and neighborhood (block group) socioeconomic status. Stratified analyses were conducted by sex, race/ethnicity, and smoking status. In addition, subgroup analysis was conducted by histologic cell-type (adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, small cell carcinoma, large cell, and not otherwise specified carcinoma). Results: Ambient benzene exposure was associated with increased risk of lung cancer (per 1 ppb hazard ratio (HR)=1.18; 95% CI: 1.03-1.35). Slightly higher hazard ratios were observed in females (HR=1.28; 95% CI: 1.05-1.56) in comparison to males (HR=1.12; 95% CI: 0.92-1.35). There was evidence of heterogeneity in associations by race/ethnicity (p heterogeneity=0.02). Specifically, benzene exposure was associated with increased lung cancer risk among African Americans, Japanese Americans, and Latinos (HR ranged 1.18 to 1.42 per 1 ppb), but was inversely associated with risk among Whites. Also, similar associations were seen among ever smokers (HR=1.19; 95% CI: 1.03-1.37) and never smokers (HR=1.25; 95% CI: 0.82-1.89). Across histologic-cell types, a borderline statistically significant association was seen with adenocarcinoma, the most common cell type (HR=1.25, 95% CI: 0.99-1.58). A smaller hazard ratio was observed for squamous cell carcinoma, the stronger smoking-related cell type (HR=1.09, 95% CI: 0.81-1.47). Conclusions: Benzene exposure adversely impacts the risk of lung cancer in the general population but particularly in non-Whites after adjusting for smoking, occupational and other exposures. Additional large population-based studies are needed to confirm this finding and reinforce the need for stringent clear air laws. Citation Format: Iona Cheng, Chiuchen Tseng, Jun Wu, Juan Yang, Salma Shariff-Marco, Jennifer Jain, S. Lani Park, Scott Fruin, Timothy Larson, Scarlett Lin Gomez, Lynne Wilkens, Daniel Stram, Loic Le Marchand, Beate Ritz, Anna H Wu. Association between benzene, a hazardous air pollutant, and lung cancer risk: The Multiethnic Cohort Study [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Twelfth AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2019 Sep 20-23; San Francisco, CA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020;29(6 Suppl_2):Abstract nr C052.

Physical and Chemical Properties of a Mixture Fuel between Palm Sap (Arenga pinnata Merr) Bioethanol and Premium Fuel.

Along with the development of motor vehicle industry technology at this time, the fuel demand is also increasing while the supply is running low. Thus, alternative fuels are needed to meet these energy needs. This study aims to explain the physical and chemical characteristics of a fuel mixture (MF) between palm sap bioethanol with premium fuel. The results showed that the higher the bioethanol concentration of the palm sap, the higher the MF’s viscosity, but the lower the heat of the fuel. This decrease is caused by differences in the heating value of the two fuels. The MF’s high heat burn value is blue, while the low heat value of the flame is reddish yellow. The results of this study are very important as a basis for the development of bioethanol from palm sap as an environmentally friendly vehicle-fuel substitute material.

Influence of the multiwall carbon nanotubes on the thermal properties of the Fe–Cu nanocomposites

The relative linear expansion (ΔL/L0), coefficient of linear thermal expansion (CTE), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermal conductivity and thermopower (ETP) of the Fe–Cu-MWCNT nanocomposites (Fe:Cu ratio was 4:1; MWCNT = multi-wall carbon nanotubes of 0, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 vol% concentration) were measured and analyzed. It was found that MWCNTs effect on thermal behaviour on these nanocomposites varies in different temperature range and the magnitude of the effect depends on the MWCNTs content. The MWCNTs effect on temperature behaviour is mainly realized via blocking the access of copper atoms to iron grains by the MWCNTs atoms. These processes as well as effect of MWCNTs on the condition of the α-Fe → γ-Fe transformation determine temperature behaviour of the nanocomposites in the range 550–700 °C. Insignificant dependence of the relative expansion and coefficient of linear thermal expansion on temperature for the nanocomposites with 2.0 vol% of the MWCNTs indicates perceptiveness of this composition for application, particularly in motor vehicle industry.

Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Pernjualan Mobil Sedan di Indonesia dan Memprediksi Penerimaan Pajak Penjualan atas Barang Mewah (PPnBM) Kendaraan Mobil Periode 2013-2017

This study aims to examine the effect of previously sales, price of the goods, and price of subtitute goods to sales of sedan car. Independent variables used in this study previously sales, price of the goods, and price of subtitute goods, and prediction of sales tax on luxury goods. Shile the dependent variable in thisstudy was measured using sales of sedan cars the measured of the car unit is succesfully sold every year during in the period 2013-2017. The population in this study amounted to 24 sedan’s companies list on Combined Motor Vehicle Industry (GAIKINDO) during 2013 until 2017. Determination of the sample using purpossive sampling method and obtained a sample of 5 sedan’s companies based on certain criteria. The analysis tool used in the panel and the selected model is fixed effect model. The result show that previous sales has positively effect on the sales of sedan car, price of the goods has positive effect on the sales of sedan car. Meanwhile price of subtitute goods has negative effect on the sales of sedan car.

ANALISA KESEHATAN KEUANGAN PERUSAHAAN UNTUK MEMPREDIKSI KEBANGKRUTAN PERUSAHAAN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE ALTMAN (STUDI KASUS PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR SEKTOR KOMPONEN OTOMOTIF YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE 2011 – 2015)

The Indonesian government has set the motor vehicle industry as one of the priority industries of the national interest, economic growth, and increased productivity. In order for the survival of a company is maintained, then the management should be able to maintain or even more spur increased performance. Various analyzes were developed to predict the beginning of the bankruptcy of the company. One analysis is widely used today is the analysis of Altman Z-Score, which this analysis refers to the financial ratios of the company. The purpose of this study was to analyze the bankruptcy of the automotive components companies that go public in Indonesia Stock Exchange year period 2011–2015. This study used a sample of four companies from the automotive components sector. Source of data is done by using secondary data. The data is processed by the method of the Z-score formula Z = 1,2X1 + 1,4X2 + 3,3X3 + 0,6X4 + 0,999X5. With the description of Z < 1,8 the company categorized into unhealthy/will be bankrupt, the value Z 1,8 < 2,99 the company is considered to be in the uncertain/grey area and the value of Z > 2,99 then the company is in a very healthy. In general, the results of these studies indicate that the four automtive components companies namely PT Astra Otoparts year 2011 value of Z = 14,67 year 2012 value of Z = 10,88 year 2013 value of Z = 13,90 year 2014 value of Z = 10,54 year 2015 value of Z = 4,94, PT Gajah Tunggal year 2011 value of Z = 5,72 year 2012 value of Z = 4,75 year 2013 value of Z = 3,10 year 2014 value of Z = 2,79 year 2015 value of Z = 1,58 and the average value of 2011-2015 periode Z = 3,59, PT Goodyear Indonesia year 2011 value of Z = 2,07 year 2012 value of Z = 2,44 year 2013 value of Z = 2,57 year 2014 value of Z = 2,02 year 2015 value of Z = 2,76, PT Indomobil Sukses Internasional year 2011 value of Z = 6,19 year 2012 value of Z = 3,99 year 2013 value of Z = 3,17 year 2014 value of Z = 2,59 year 2015 value of Z = 1,74. The average value 2011-2015 period showed 3 companies are in very healthy state and 1 company is in the uncertain/grey area. Keywords: Financial Ratio Analysis, Analysis of bankruptcy, Altman Z-Score Analysis, Automotive Components Company, Go Public.

Stability analysis of the Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) brazing process for galvanized steel plates with ZnAl4 filler metal

In order to achieve lower CO2 emissions and lower fuel consumption, modern motor vehicle industries have been reducing automotive weight with an increasing degree in the past years by replacing steel structures with brazed and welded components of steel and lightweight metals. In this context, the combination of galvanized steel and aluminum admits considerable application potential. Joints of the two cited different types of materials can be produced by partial brazing, through the Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) process with addition of zinc-based wire alloys. However, stability analysis for this process is still not well understood. Most papers focus on metallurgical characteristics such as intermetallic phase formation and joint strength. In order to assess stability, bead on plate samples made of ZnAl4 deposits on an automotive DX56D + Z140 galvanized steel was statistically correlated to current and voltage oscillograms as well as high-speed images, after variation of the IBoost parameter from 30 to 150 A. Short-circuit and arc burning times were acquired and used to compute the Vilarinho Regularity Index for Short-Circuit Transfer (IVsc), which is based on variation coefficients. The lower the IVsc, the more stable is the metal transfer. The index was used to assess bead homogeneity. The results pointed that bead homogeneity was found only for IBoost values below 97 A. However, stability was reached for IBoost levels of 97 A (with homogeneous bead) and 150 A (without homogeneous bead). This means that to determine homogeneity, the metal transfer stability, determined through IVsc, is an indicator, but other factors such as current level and its effects over the melt pool must also be considered.

Black carbon emissions and regulatory policies in transportation

The paper assesses evidence concerning the effects of transportation's black carbon emissions on climate change, public health, and food production; and it discusses policy issues posed by the emissions. Black carbon emission mitigation policies at all levels offer significant potential climate, health, and food co-benefits, and they are attractive in terms of economic cost-effectiveness and political feasibility. The paper presents an analysis of regulatory issues in maritime shipping and aviation, which are increasingly salient, and which are largely independent of the revelations of “diesel gate” in the motor vehicle industry. Yet, there are linkages in the technological and policy issues of the motor vehicle industry and issues confronting maritime shipping and aviation. Black carbon emissions are among the core regulatory policy issues in all three industries, and they have not been adequately addressed by policymakers. The paper concludes with specific policy recommendations at all governance levels.

Hypothetical extractions from a global perspective

ABSTRACTThe hypothetical extraction method (HEM) has been widely used to measure interindustry linkages and the importance of industries. HEM considers the hypothetical situation in which a certain industry is no longer operational. HEM was developed for national economies, using national input–output tables. When performing HEM, it is assumed (often implicitly) that the input requirements that were originally provided by the extracted industry are met by additional imports in the post-extraction situation. Applying HEM to global multiregional input–output tables then causes serious problems. It is no longer sufficient to assume that the required inputs are imported. Instead, it is necessary to indicate explicitly how much is imported from each origin to replace the original inputs. Our adaptation of HEM is the global extraction method (GEM). As an illustration, GEM is applied to the extraction of the motor vehicle industry in China, the US, and Germany, using the 2014 WIOD input–output table.

Марковский подход к построению моделей взаимодействия шероховатых поверхностей

Interaction of rough surfaces determines many processes in electrical engineering, thermal engineering, machinery construction, motor vehicle industry, engine technology, and other industries. Rough surface relief is a space random function. It is shown that the change in rough surfaces that occurs during their contact interaction can be analyzed using the theory of Markov processes. Noteworthy is that this problem is not solved within the framework of existing models. An approach in which each of two surfaces is represented by a set of protrusions is proposed. Each protrusion is described by its random state (a set of selected parameters), and each surface is described by a probability distribution in the set of states. When the surfaces move with respect to each other, the protrusions interact with one another, and the result of this interaction for two protrusions looks as a known two-dimensional function of interaction. The state of a fixed protrusion in the next moment is determined by its previous state and a random effect of the protrusion on the other surface. If these effects are independent, the state alteration process can be considered to be a Markovian. Recurrent recalculation in time is valid for probability distributions. Recalculating the distributions, we obtain time-varying distributions, from which the desired characteristics of interaction are obtained, such as the average contact area, average height of protrusions, friction force, wear, etc. Choosing different options of what is understood to mean the protrusion state and the interaction function, the models of different complexity and precision are obtained. The idea of bringing the interaction to a Markov model is illustrated on a simple discrete scheme with subsequently generalizing it. The approach is applied to analyzing a friction process and a fatigue failure (taking lubrication into account) that results from the protrusions repeatedly coming in contact with one another. An example of numerically analyzing the evolution of surfaces separated by a lubricant layer is given. The technical characteristics as functions of friction path and load are estimated.

Mediating Effect of Brand Trust in the Relationship between Marketing Activities and Purchase Intention among the Malaysian Made Car Owners: A Pls-Sem Approach

As a citizen of a country, there is a need to support any local industry that will enhance the country’s economic situation. The execution of the country’s first national project by Perusahaan AutomobilNasionalBerhad (PROTON) in 1985 and Perusahaan AutomobilKedua (Perodua) was an important step towards the improvement of the motor vehicle industry in Malaysia. However, local car manufacturers are struggling to sustain its sales and profit and the need to compete with the foreign made cars. Thus, this study aims to find out how Marketing Activities (i.e. Trendiness, Interaction, and Entertainment) could affect customers’ Purchase Intention and also Brand Trust. A survey was employed to collect data from 253 respondents who owned local made cars or have intention to purchase local made cars around Klang Valley. Majority of the respondents were from Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam area where judgmental sampling was used. A questionnaire which was developed and adapted from previous studies was used to collect data from the respondents using self-administered and online survey method. Data was developed and analysed using structural equation model where results of this study showed that Marketing Activities and Brand Trust does affect Purchase Intention. The analysis also confirms that Brand Trust partially mediates the relationship between Entertainment and Interaction toward Purchase Intention, whereas Brand Trust fully mediates the relationship between Trendiness and Purchase Intention.

A Study on Employee's attitudes and behavior with special reference to Light Weight Motor Vehicle Industry, Tamilnadu

A Study on Employee's attitudes and behavior with special reference to Light Weight Motor Vehicle Industry, Tamilnadu

A requiem for the Australian motor vehicle industry

ABSTRACTThe last automobiles manufactured in Australia rolled off the assembly line in the fall of 2017. This article looks at some of the factors that have impacted the industry since 1968 and led to its demise, including a high value of the Australian dollar in recent years, strategic decisions on the part of parent companies and reductions in governmental support and tariff protection. We estimate a cost function for the industry with inputs of domestic capital and labour and insourced intermediate goods as well as imported intermediate goods. The findings include that the remaining firms are operating in an output range of strongly statistically significant economies of scale, and that all of the input pairs are substitutes except for statistically significant complementary relationships between capital and domestic intermediate goods and labour and foreign intermediate goods. Unexpected results are that an increase in output per assembly plant appears to have a positive effect on total cost, while an increase in the effective tariff and an increase in the number of models appears to have a negative effect. One explanation for these robust but unexpected findings may be that total profit contribution is a part of total cost, and, therefore, factors that increase total profit contribution will also increase total cost.

Polsko‑niemiecki oraz czesko‑niemiecki handel wewnątrzgałęziowy częściami i akcesoriami samochodowymi. Analiza porównawcza

Zasadniczym celem artykułu jest określenie najważniejszych kierunków zmian relatywnych przewag w handlu oraz wymiany wewnątrzgałęziowej Polski i Czech z Niemcami w grupie części i akcesoriów samochodowych. Autor bada te kwestie, wykorzystując dane handlowe z lat 2001–2015 na sześciocyfrowym poziomie dezagregacji, i dokonuje interpretacji otrzymanych wyników w paradygmacie pułapki średniego dochodu. Uwzględniając kontekst postępującej fragmentaryzacji korporacyjnych łańcuchów wartości, zasadniczym wyzwaniem dla Polski i Czech jest dywersyfikacja struktury przedmiotowej i geograficznej własnego eksportu. Dominująca pozycja sektora motoryzacyjnego, w tym produkcja części i akcesoriów samochodowych, pogłębia technologiczną zależność i nie pozwala zwiększać wartości dodanej wytwarzanej w kraju.

Kinerja Manajemen Rantai Pasok dengan Menggunakan Pendekatan Metode Supply Chain Operation Reference (SCOR)

Business competition in the automotive world is increasingly hypercompetitive. According to the Motor Vehicle Industry Association, annual purchase of motor vehicles has increased the share of automotive business. However, this increasingly open business condition has not been followed by positive impacts on the corporate profits of PT. XYZ in a span of 5 years. This study measured the performance of the supply chain in PT. XYZ using SCOR model approach. The weighting was calculated using fuzzy AHP and performance assessment matrix. The improved supply chain performance was formulated with the method of Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The measurement results show that the performance of supply chain in PT. XYZ is in the Good category (76%), the effectiveness performance with a value of 85% is in Good category while the efficiency performance is in Average category (68%). Supply chain improvement strategy was formulated with 3 tools: campaign quality, shop floor management, and cost control. Keywords: performance appraisal, SCOR, FGD, Fuzzy AHP