Annotated Bibliography

 Value Line (2004). Value Line Publishing, Inc. January 2, 2004: pgs 798-807.

            This publishing offered a survey of the industries financial performance as a whole, and the

            performance of each of the competitors individually.  Some strengths and weaknesses of the

            industry were also pointed out in the reading.  The outlook for the future of the industry as well

            as the outlook for the future of each of the competitors was also offered in the publishing.

Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys (2004). McGraw Hill Companies; vol. 171 no. 52, sec. 2

            pgs. 1-35 (in section).

            This industry survey had much information concerning the Automobile Parts and Accessories

            Industry.  The information included the stock performance of the industry, some strengths

            and weaknesses of the industry, and what the outlook of the industry in the future is.

Mergent Industry Review (2004). 044 Automobile Parts-Major, Aug. 2003 - Jan. 2004: pgs. 23-25.

            This industry review concentrated mainly on the stock performance of the industry.  There

            were breakdowns of the individual companies success in areas such as profitability, amount

            sold comparatively, performance over the past few years, and the outlook for the industry

            in the future.     

Cabadas, Joseph (2004).  Industry Report: Automakers Join Forces to Troubleshoot

            Common Problems.  American Auto Press. 

            The author in this passage discusses the fact that some automakers are joining

            together to try to improve on some common problems that they are facing.  These

            problems range from increased costs to losing market share.

Hudson, Mike (2003).  Steel Costs Tax Suppliers.  The Detroit News.

            The rising steel prices are hurting manufacturers through increased costs, lower

            profitability, and the overall strain of maintaining an ideal market share.

Piscopink, John (2004).  Automotive Crisis Management Process Could Save Millions. 

            AIAG.org (Automotive Industry Action Group).

            The author discusses how the AIAG is implementing a crisis management plan to

            help combat the numerous problems that power outages are causing in the auto

            industry.  Once implemented, the plan can save the industry millions of dollars

            that would otherwise be wasted.

Wilson, Lee (2004).  BorgWarner Turbo Systems Forms SeohanWarner Turbo Systems

            Jusik Hoesa In Korea.  Press Release: BorgWarner Inc.

            This press release concerns a joint venture by BorgWarner in Korea.  This

            venture further illustrates the fact that many auto parts manufacturers are looking

            internationally for the most profitable opportunities.

The Auto Industry looks to a mild upturn in 2004.  Just-auto.com.

            Just-auto.com editorial team (2003).

            This site deals exclusively with the trends of the auto industry.  Through

            thorough analysis of industry trends, the auto industry is expected to have

            a mild increase in sales volume in the coming year.

Industry Report (2004).  BorgWarner profits up.  Detroit Free Press.

            An industry report in 2004 shows that BorgWarner has increased its profitability. 

            This illustrates the fact that the auto industry is improving and that there may be

            more opportunities for profits still to come.

Financial Network: Sector/Industry Performance (2004).  ThomsonFN.com.

            This site displays the relationship between different industries and how they

            compare to one another.  The auto industry has shown the ability to sustain good

            performance ratings compared to other industries.

Auto Industry (2004).  YahooFinance.com.

            Through this site one is able to compare particular auto parts manufacturers with

            their direct competitors.  The main organizations competing in this industry are

            BorgWarner Inc., Dana Corp., Delphi Corp., and Eaton Corp.  This site shows a

            comparison of the performance of each of these competitors, and allows one to

            view which competitor is on the rise and which competitor is falling off the pace.

Rotenberk, Lori (2003). Auto Parts Industry Stalls, costing jobs. The Boston Globe.

            The author discusses the fact that the auto parts industry has had some problems as of late,

            and she mentions the fact that a number of jobs have been lost to overseas competition.   

The next four citations are the home page of the direct competitors in the auto parts industry:

            BorgWarner: www.bwauto.com

            Dana Corporation: www.dana.com

            Delphi Corporation: www.delphi.com

            Eaton Corporation: web.eaton.com

All four of these sites contain valuable information dealing with the auto parts industry. They are all direct competitors of one another.  I used BWA and ETN for specific entries, but all of the sites were useful in giving further insight into the industry.