The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) held its first web seminar this week, which proved very successful. Over 250 people from companies across the industry signed up to hear presentations and take part in a discussion on vehicle production outlook, the impact the economic downturn will have on the industry and the effect this will have on the supply chain.
Paul Everitt discussed the latest issues including the effect the scrappage scheme is having on the
In addition, Ian Henry, director of AutoAnalysis, shared his insight into production volumes of the major OEMs and the potential impact this will have on suppliers over the coming months.
The web seminar, which was free for all participants, was based on a series of Production Outlook Reports which are available free of charge to SMMT members, from the dedicated member services area of the SMMT website, and at a cost of £4,000 to non-members. It was run as part of a series of free events that will continue to offer support and guidance to automotive companies throughout the supply chain.
Presentation slides from this event can be downloaded at /memberservices/events
To register your interest in attending the next event, please e-mail memberservices@smmt.co.uk or for further information about the Society and our work, please visit www.smmt.co.uk .
