Purchasing Initiatives

International Materials Data System (IMDS) – Material Management

Government and industry regulations, including environment, safety, corporate governance and product performance are being enforced around the world. The IMDS (International Material Data System) is an internet-based database that has been established by the OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) for free-of-charge use by all suppliers of the automotive industry. IMDS tracks chemical ingredients of parts and assemblies across the entire automotive OEM supply chain. The solution helps OEM’s comply with the increasing number of national and EU regulations related to material handling and disposal.

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Innovation

The Automotive Experience team at Johnson Controls has launched an Open Innovation site to enable outside inventors to more easily share their technology ideas with us. Click here to access the site.


Controls Supplier Expectation and Awards Events Ceremony

At the end of each fiscal year Johnson Controls is proud to honor and recognize outstanding and high performing suppliers.  Suppliers are measured throughout the year on a number of performance metrics.  These metrics, along with the suppliers’ overall engagement and support in our mission, our values and our drive to exceed our customers’ exceeding expectations will promote the opportunity to receive a supplier award and the potential opportunity for new business awards. 


1.    2013 European Automotive Experience Supplier Day Expectations Day

2.    2013 North America Automotive Experience Supplier Day Expectations Day