The Northwest Automotive Alliance provides a focal point for support in the following areas:
Promotion of the Sector:
Promoting the regional automotive industry capability nationally and internationally.
Identifying and continuously updating regional industry sector data and needs.
Providing industry sector input to regional policy and economic strategy.
Industry lobbying at local, regional and national level.
Supply Chain Competitiveness:
Lean Manufacturing.
ISO/TS16949:2002.
Organisational / Culture Change.
Best Practice Networks.
Skills & Training:
Identifying and responding to skills needs.
Specialist workshops on relevant best practice in the industry.
Facilitation of support for skills needs.
Innovation and Knowledge Transfer:
Technology transfer events that address key issues for the industry.
Facilitation and support for the exploitation of innovation opportunities.
International Trade:
Support for attendance at Trade Shows / Missions in key automotive markets.
Seminars and workshops on specific international trade related issues.
Meet the buyer events organised in the UK and overseas.
Access to support from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) organisations.