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The Just-in-Time (JIT) Assembly industry is a relatively new sub-sector of the automotive components sector, but it has grown significantly over the last 15 years to become an integral part of the global automotive components industry.

Making the most of human resources is vital to being competitive in the automotive supply sector. While the focus for investment and improvement remains on machines, methods and materials, manpower is still the deciding factor in tying

The global recession has had major implications for clothing value chains worldwide, with falling retail sales in the developed world impacting on manufacturers in developing economies.