A report published by IHS Automotive has named Jaguar Land Rover as “the most trustworthy” OEM (original equipment manufacturer) in the UK. It conducts an annual survey that allows automotive suppliers to rate car manufacturers on a range of key criteria — trust, profit potential, organisation, quality and stability, volume planning, price reduction and keeping agreements on price.
JLR came top in the first two of these categories, with its treatment of suppliers’ intellectual property and its responsiveness in considering supplier technology being cited as particular strengths. Furthermore, it achieved its highest ever rating.
Ian Harnett, JLR’s director of purchasing, said: “The group has ambitious plans for growth, which will see the introduction of new and refreshed product lines. Our ability to deliver these products to market depends on the ability of our suppliers to deliver high-quality components in volume.
“Their view is testament to the responsive manner in which we work.” JLR has over 2,500 suppliers and supports an estimated total of 190,000 jobs in the UK supply chain, dealer network and wider economy.