Saturday, June 16, 2007
RMIF tells gov't: "Don't forget the retailers"
The response by the government to the Trade and Industry Select Committee's report into UK car manufacturing has upset dealer body, the RMIF.
The Committee's report published earlier this year had said there were particular reasons why Longbridge and Ryton had closed and for the loss of the third shift at Ellesmere Port, but added that the problems experienced by these plants were not unique to these plants or their parent companies.
It was, therefore, all the more important that both the industry and government put extra effort into improving skill sets throughout the sector, increasing the commitment to R&D, adopting lean manufacturing techniques and strengthening the local supply chain.
The government agrees with the Committee that the challenges faced by the UK automotive industry in maintaining global competitiveness are around skills, business processes, the efficiency of the supply chain and constant investment in R&D.
DATED: 16.06.07
FEED: AW
The Committee's report published earlier this year had said there were particular reasons why Longbridge and Ryton had closed and for the loss of the third shift at Ellesmere Port, but added that the problems experienced by these plants were not unique to these plants or their parent companies.
It was, therefore, all the more important that both the industry and government put extra effort into improving skill sets throughout the sector, increasing the commitment to R&D, adopting lean manufacturing techniques and strengthening the local supply chain.
The government agrees with the Committee that the challenges faced by the UK automotive industry in maintaining global competitiveness are around skills, business processes, the efficiency of the supply chain and constant investment in R&D.
DATED: 16.06.07
FEED: AW
