91³ÉÈË catalyst for UK supply chain growth
22 Nov 2013UK-based automotive suppliers looking to exploit a £3 billion opportunity were giving a helping hand this week with the first in a series of new 91³ÉÈË events designed to increase the UK’s supply chain share.
20 supply chain firms were invited to Open Access: Ford at the firm’s Dunton Technical Centre in Essex, where they were matched to specific buyers with a ‘shopping list’ of requirements.
The event was the first of 91³ÉÈË’s new Open Access series which, through this new focused approach, aims to optimise UK suppliers’ chances of obtaining contracts with companies further up the chain.
On Ford’s wish-list was a variety of components involved in powertrain production, including prototyping, modelling, testing, engine mounts, air intake systems, exhaust and engine components. Feedback from Dunton attendees indicates that 75% of the meetings will be followed up, while 90% said that the event was either good or excellent.
A number of Open Access events at a variety of vehicle manufacturers and Tier-one suppliers will take place in 2014. Suppliers can register interest , and will be cherry picked for invitation based on the purchasing requirements of buyers at the host manufacturer. Manufacturers can find companies matching the demand criteria using 91³ÉÈË’s (ASF), so suppliers are urged to keep ASF profiles accurate and up to date to improve their chance of invitation.
Enquiries should be sent to [email protected].
