This report focusses on who supplies whom in the European auto industry.

This publication was developed during the Lean Processing Programme (LEAP) which ran from 1997 to 2000. The programme was sponsored by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (Innovative Manufacturing Initiative) and a network of UK automotive /steel supply chain firms: Corus, Thyssen Krupp Automotive Body Products, TKA Chassis Camford, Tallent Engineering Lid, GKN Autos true lures Ltd, Steel & Alloy Processing Ltd, LDV Ltd and Wagon Automotive -UK/USA.

The UK is the base for a world beating automotive components industry and it has the potential to become even more successful. 'Strengthening the Supply Chain', published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, highlights the many advantages of UK manufacturing.

This flyer outlines the well-proven Supply Chain Groups programme which has helped increase profitability and reduce costs in the UK automotive and aerospace sectors.

An analysis of supply chain activity in 4 of the UK market segments for steel: construction, automotive, engineering and wire products.