... it was recognised for the sixth consecutive year as the most productive car plant in Europe (Source: World Markets Research Centre). Already considered Europe's most efficient auto plant, the Nissan factory in Sunderland, UK, makes 334,000 cars per year - 38 complete vehicles per hour. NMUK starts production of the Bluebird @ 24,000 p.a. in 1986. Primera range of vehicles produces at NMUK in1990. Formed an Alliance with Renault (38% share) in 1999. Nissan transformed from loss making company with massive debts to profit making and almost zero debt in 1999-2002. Micra range of vehicles introduced to NMUK in 1992. Almera range of vehicles introduced to NMUK in 2000. NMUK will make 341,000 vehicles in 2003. NMUK will tender for more Nissan models (e.g. Micra Convertible and aim to produce 400-450.000 vehicles per annum) in 2003-2005. Question 2 Identify the main departments in the Sunderland plant. The main departments are: NMUK Information Systems ...

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