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Francis Evans DTI Automotive Unit “Helping the UK-based vehicle and components industry compete and win in world markets” THE UK AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN: A GOVERNMENT PERSPECTIVE Presentation for University of Birmingham Automotive Engineering course 21 st October 2004
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Francis Evans DTI Automotive Unit “Helping the UK-based vehicle and components industry compete and win in world markets” THE UK AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN:A GOVERNMENT PERSPECTIVE Presentation for University of Birmingham Automotive Engineering course 21st October 2004
A GLOBAL INDUSTRY IN THE UK • 8 global vehicle manufacturers: • Honda Renault/Nissan • BMW VW Group • Toyota Ford PAG • GM Peugeot • One UK-owned volume manufacturer • 40+ low-volume manufacturers • Motorsport - the world leader • 17 of the world’s top 20 Tier 1 companies • operate in the UK
THE UK AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR • Turnover is 5.5% of GDP (£40bn) • Passenger car production 1.6 million in 2003 (growth at Honda, Toyota, BMW but MGR down) • 11% of UK exports (£19bn) - greater than any other manufacturing sector • 700,000 jobs in the UK industry of which 150,000 are in the components sector • 7,000 components firms of which over 90% are SMEs – many do not identify with automotive • Tax yield from the sector (VAT, VED and fuel duties) is 11% of total Government revenue
KEY STATISTICS See http://www.autoindustry.co.uk/statistics/key
KEY STATISTICS See http://www.autoindustry.co.uk/statistics/key
KEY STATISTICS See http://www.autoindustry.co.uk/statistics/key
INWARD INVESTMENT • Within Europe, UK attracts: • 45% of US investment • 43% of Japanese investment • 15% of German investment • 50% of Korean investment
RECENT INVESTMENTS • Toyota £50m at Burnaston, plus 60k units • Nissan to produce new ‘Tone’ at Sunderland • Honda diesel engine at Swindon • BMW £40m at Swindon Pressings and . . . • £400m at Hams Hall for new engine family • Ford/Getrag JV £200m for new 6-speed • gearbox at Halewood
THE UK’s POSITION • Threats • 6m units overcapacity in Europe • 20m units overcapacity globally • (= one plant per VM based in Europe!) • Outsourcing of components • In summary: globalisation • Opportunities • Follow sourcing • Move up value chain • Indigenous growth through innovation • Attract investors • In summary: globalisation
DTI STRATEGY Globalisation Globalisation Technology and innovation World Class Company improvement Education and skills
AIGT* PRIORITIES*Automotive Innovation & Growth Team • Automotive Academy • Supply Chain Groups • Technology Centres of Excellence • Low-carbon technologies • Transport telematics • Foresight vehicle – R&D collaboration • Mobility projects – in 3 UK cities • The AIGT reports can be downloaded • from www.autoindustry.co.uk
SUPPLIER STRATEGIES there is no ‘correct’ strategy • high-volume, high added-value per person • rapid-response prototypes or one-offs • offer own brand value to customers • product innovation • process innovation • aftermarket supply: low volume/high variety • niche products/services • change the customer base
SUPPLIER EXAMPLES Wagon – specialist in lightweight materials GKN – global expertise in drivetrain Bosch, tyre makers – own IPR Momo, Recaro – recognised brands Stadco – design product and process Unipart – excellence in distribution Castings plc – high-investment & quality Prodrive – leveraging motorsport advantage
SUMMARY(what it means for supplier companies) Global sourcing means commodity products can and will be sourced anywhere – this is an opportunity for suppliers too. But VMs do value access to new developments and added-value services such as late configuration and supply in line sequence (SILS). Suppliers need to choose their customer with care.
SUMMARY(what it means for engineers) OEMs want Quality, Cost, Delivery . . . but also development capability, flexibility of response, integration with other suppliers, technology that enhances their brand. They value people with whom it is easy to work. Key qualities: communications, project management, team working, innovation
CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS FOR THE SUPPLY OF ENGINEERING GRADUATES • Up-to-date technical knowledge • Practical application of theory • Problem-solving approach • Team working ability • Written and oral communication • Project management • Managing one’s own time • Business culture • Continuous professional development
This presentation will be on … www.autoindustry.co.uk