Toyota - Global Systems Flashcards
1
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Toyota in 2004
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- third largest manufacturer of automobiles in the world
- 51 manufacturing companies in 26 countries, 12 in Japan
- employs over 250,000 people worldwide
- has sold nearly 6.72 million vehicles in over 140 countries
2
Q
Exports
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- 20% TMUKs production is for the home market
- 75% exported to Europe
- 5% to the rest of the world
- £500 million net contribution to the UK balance of payments
3
Q
Why did Toyota locate in Burnaston
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- 2 airports
- flat land
- M1, M42, M6
- university/ educated work force
- strong tradition of vehicle manufacturing in Britain
- large domestic market, European integration
- favourable work practices and effective inrastructure
- english is second language to many Japanese
- 600 acres
- 7 miles from Derby city centre
- 3000 jobs created (in construction and factory)
