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Kyoryokuaki (Cooperative Association) Outside of Japan
In parallel with the globalization of Toyota production activities, supplier cooperative associations modeled on the Japanese Kyoryokuaki and Eihokai have been formed in countries and regions where Toyota does business. Currently, there are 12 cooperative associations, based in 11 countries and one region, which help to improve the competitiveness of Toyota vehicles and make other contributions drawing on their particular local strengths.
As of July 2011
Establishment |
Name of country/region and cooperative association, number of members, aims, etc. |
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Year |
Month |
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1982 |
February |
Toyota Co-operation Club (TCC) established in Thailand No. of member companies: 158 |
Aims: to strengthen the corporate systems of member companies and the international competitiveness of Toyota vehicles through the exchange of ideas and friendly activities between members |
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1987 |
July |
Toyota Manufacturers Club (TMC) established in Indonesia No. of member companies: 106 |
Aims: to work for the mutual prosperity of member companies and TMMIN through strengthened cooperation between member companies and through the lateral deployment of activities |
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1989 |
August |
Bluegrass Automotive Manufacturers Association (BAMA) established in the U.S. No. of member companies: 109 |
Aims: to 1.to cultivate a supplier infrastructure ensuring the long-term stability of business transactions; 2. to promote mutual understanding and the spread of the Toyota approach by strengthening cooperation between Toyota and suppliers (as well as among suppliers); and 3. to exchange ideas through study meetings and other improvement activities |
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September |
K.C.C. Kuozui Co-Operation Club established in Taiwan No. of member companies: 72 |
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Aims: to strengthen the corporate systems of member companies and improve international competitiveness through 1. technology transfer from Kuozui Motors; 2. cooperation with other manufacturers; and 3. the exchange of ideas among members |
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1994 |
April |
Toyota Suppliers Networks (TSN) established in Australia No. of member companies: 66 |
Aims: to strengthen the supplier infrastructure by strengthening cooperation between Toyota and suppliers and among suppliers, as well as by improving competitiveness |
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1997 |
February |
Toyota Europe Association Of Manufacturers (TEAM) established in Europe No. of member companies: 67 |
Aims: to improve the practical abilities of member enterprises through 1. the exchange of ideas at a practical operational level; 2. communication between members; and 3. the sharing of improvement ideas and techniques |
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August |
Toyota Suppliers''Club established in Malaysia No. of member companies: 62 |
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Aims: to strengthen the corporate systems and improve the international competitiveness of member companies through 1. technology transfer from Malaysia; 2. cooperation with other manufacturers; and 3. the exchange of ideas among members |
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2000 |
June |
Toyota Suppliers Club (TSC) established in the Philippines No. of member companies: 79 |
Aims: 1. to work for the mutual success of member companies and TMP through strengthened cooperation between member companies and mutual exchange of ideas; and 2. to strengthen the corporate systems of member companies and their international competitiveness |
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2001 |
February |
Toyota Kirloskar Suppliers Association (TKSA) established in India No. of member companies: 107 |
Aims: to work for the mutual success of member companies and TKM by strengthening cooperation between member companies and through lateral deployment of related activities (Progress Through Sharing) |
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2005 |
October |
Toyota ? South Africa Supplier Association (TSASA) established in South Africa No. of member companies: 18 |
Aims: to work for the improvement of the international competitiveness of suppliers through improved relations between Toyota and suppliers (as well as among suppliers), the exchange of ideas, and mutual understanding |
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2006 |
February |
Brazilian Automotive Suppliers Association (BRASA) established in Brazil No. of member companies: 64 |
Aims: 1. to promote awareness of Toyota's role as social contributors responsible for continuous development through industrial activities; 2. to strengthen communication and build on mutual relationships of trust between Toyota and suppliers; 3. to strengthen the Toyota supplier infrastructure |
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April |
Associacion Proveedores Toyota Argentina established in Argentina No. of member companies: 35 |
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Aims: 1. to work for continuous mutual development and thereby contribute to society; 2. to strengthen communication and relationships of trust between Toyota and suppliers; 3. to strengthen the Toyota supplier infrastructure |