Renault-Nissan taps potential strength in Russian purchasing

AvtoVAZ and Renault-Nissan are strengthening their purchasing ties, the latest attempt to tap all the synergies possible in the face of Russia's challenging business climate. As of January 2015, the purchasing activities of the three will be managed under the newly formed AvtoVAZ-Renault-Nissan Purchasing Organization (ARNPO), following the standards of the well-established Renault-Nissan Purchasing Organization (RNPO).