Case Study - Nissan - TNC Flashcards

1
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HQ

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Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Japan

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R&D and Branch plant

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Tyneside

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3
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Why Tyneside?

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Traditional industrial region that has gone into decline

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4
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What % must be local content?

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80%

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5
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How many does it employ in Tyneside directly?

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4500

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Why UK?

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  1. Access to wealthy EU market
  2. English is their second language
  3. Development grants from government
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Impacts

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  1. 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

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