Peter Rosenfeld Quotations

We don't harass them or own them. We just want to grow them. Even without an equity position, we can have a similar impact as an equity investor in that we do pursue long-term relations with suppliers because we know those lead to innovative approaches to our supply situations.

We do everything we can to stand by suppliers who are financially challenged.

The data show that the company embraces the concept of reward for performance.

DaimlerChrysler's goal is to develop deeper relationships and provide more opportunities to suppliers that are proven performers.

DaimlerChrysler places a high strategic importance on a healthy supply base and understands that no automaker can win in today's global marketplace without the help of its suppliers.

Chrysler Group has provided long-standing support to minority-owned suppliers and will continue to create innovative initiatives and opportunities that leverage their sustainability and growth. Chrysler Group measures suppliers with objectivity and transparency. The companies which perform best in quality, technology, systems cost and supply are winning new business contracts.

I don't recall a perfect storm like this. We've never seen the kind of increase in raw materials that we've witnessed in the past year or so.