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AUTOMOTIVE
EXPERTISE  AUTOMOTIVE
The automotive sector remains a pivotal part of the UK manufacturing sector. Despite a trend of migration to low-cost manufacturing regions, altogether seven global automotive companies manufacture cars in the UK, together with a number of truck, van and bus companies and many of the world's major component manufacturers. The UK is also home to the world's most successful motorsport industry.
Our work in this sector covers the full spectrum from OEM, tier supply, consulting engineering and motorsport. We have expertise and a track record that covers general, commercial and operations management, as well as more specific technical appointments.
The challenges in the automotive industry, such as globalisation, modular manufacturing, mergers and acquisitions, and technological developments have lead to an increasing need for talented executives who are able to ensure market growth. The automotive sector in the UK remains a crucial component of the UK manufacturing sector, despite a trend to low-cost manufacturing regions. In 2009 the annual turnover of the United Kingdom retail motor industry was £14 billion and employed 570,000 people in 70,000 businesses. A large proportion of United Kingdom production is exported; for example, Toyota exports about 85% of its United Kingdom production, and Jaguar about 80% of its products and has the second largest premium car industry in the world, after Germany.
It is clear however that the United Kingdom automotive industry is at a crucial moment. Even though the UK automotive industry has transformed itself in the last decade from a sector with turbulent labour relations and a poor reputation for quality and productivity to one that is fully competitive. Independent external reliability surveys put UK built cars at the top of the rankings, and productivity of labour relations are among the best in the world. However, there is over-capacity in the global automotive industry, and the economic slowdown has revealed that this over-capacity is not sustainable.
Facing the challenges without the right leadership available will detrimental to the success of the business. The practice specialises in all operational and strategic roles critical to our client's growth and survival, including: Sales and Marketing, Production, Supply Chain in procurement, Logistics, Research and Development, and Project Management.
The industry sector in which we operate includes:
- Car manufacturers
- Producers of car components
- Manufacturers of commercial vehicles and buses
- Engineering companies
- Sales companies and sales organisations for all kinds of cars and commercial vehicles
- Manufacturers of agricultural and mining machines
The Automotive team consists of a group of dedicated professionals with extensive experience.
To discuss your leadership needs, please contact us
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