Case Study - Nissan - TNC Flashcards
1
Q
HQ
A
Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Japan
2
Q
R&D and Branch plant
A
Tyneside
3
Q
Why Tyneside?
A
Traditional industrial region that has gone into decline
4
Q
What % must be local content?
A
80%
5
Q
How many does it employ in Tyneside directly?
A
4500
6
Q
Why UK?
A
- Access to wealthy EU market
- English is their second language
- Development grants from government
7
Q
Impacts
A
- JIT & local content - pos effect on component suppliers
2. A singl of union for the UK plants - more flexble for workets. Improves efficiency and productivity