Purchasing Structure
GM’s commodities/services purchased are listed below.
Direct Purchasing
- Chassis (Brakes, Fuel Lines, Cradles, Drivelines, Frames, Shocks, Steering Systems, etc.)
- Electrical Systems, Batteries & Hybrids (Audio, Batteries, Electronic Modules, Radios, Switches, Wiring, etc.)
- Global Body & Exterior (Adhesives, Latches & Locks, Moldings, Functional Black Plastics, Mirrors, Paint, etc.)
- HVAC (Air Induction, Shifters, Compressors, HVAC Modules/Ducts/Exhaust, etc.)
- Interior & Safety (Airbags, Steering Wheels, Carpet, Seats, Seatbelts, etc.)
- Powertrain (Engine, Transmission, Raw Materials, etc.)
- Customer Service & Aftersales
Global Logistics
- Freight Forwarding
- Sequencing
- Truck
- Warehousing
Indirect Purchasing
- Corporate & Administrative Services (Contract Labor, Contract Centers, Professional Services, Security Services)
- Engineering & Manufacturing Services (Chemical Management, Facility Management, Resource/Waste Management)
- Indirect Products (Building/Industrial Supplies, Cutting Tools, Electrical, Fluid Power, Spare Parts)
- Information Technology (IT Hardware, IT Services, Non-Product IT Software, Telecom Services)
- Machinery & Equipment (Body Shop, Construction, Dies, Presses, Robots, Conveyors, etc.)
- Vehicle Sales, Services and Marketing (Advertising, Print/Paper, Promotional Items, Travel/Events)