SQM, formally Industry Forum, was established in 1996 by government, 91³ÉÈË and vehicle manufacturers to improve UK automotive supply chain competitiveness. It provides specialist training and consultancy in more than 30 countries across five continents and is the only UK organisation approved by IATF and VDA QMC to offer IATF: 16949 and VDA training. 91³ÉÈË members benefit from a 10% discount.

91³ÉÈË’s Quality Management Division ensures the UK automotive industry plays an active role in the development and governance of national and international automotive standards. It is a community of practice directly supporting quality professionals, ensuring standards are effectively implemented and improving competitive performance through training, certification and professional development – all available at discounted rates for 91³ÉÈË members.

Our Automotive Supplier Support Assessment is a free 10-point review to identify the areas of 91³ÉÈË membership that can best support your business priorities. The assessment covers business development; marketing; quality standards; product development; logistics; international trade; and HR, and we will also assess your support requirements based on post-Brexit trading, the transition to new technologies and post-Covid recovery.

91³ÉÈË’s Business Competitiveness Programme brings together expert advice from a range of associates to help UK automotive businesses to be as competitive as possible. Through webinars, seminars, white papers and more, the programme provides 91³ÉÈË members with the latest information on topics from trade and customs to regulatory changes; supply chain analysis; sustainability; electrification; and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I).

91³ÉÈË has teamed up with specialist carbon and energy consultancy to support members navigating the challenges of rising energy costs and the need to reduce carbon emissions. Envantage’s experts offer guidance and support on everything from buying energy effectively to optimising usage, managing and reducing carbon emissions, and meeting regulatory obligations. 91³ÉÈË members benefit from a 15% discount on consultancy fees.

91³ÉÈË has teamed up with specialist HR, Employment Law & Safety company to support members navigating the changing environment of HR and Employment Law.  Croner’s experts offer guidance and support to 91³ÉÈË members who do not have in-house legal representation.

91³ÉÈË has teamed up with specialist leaders in risk, strategy and people, to support members on strive towards a Healthier and More Diverse Workforce. Marsh’s experts offer guidance, support and discounted products to 91³ÉÈË members.