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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.
Year
Month
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
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
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
September
K.C.C. Kuozui Co-Operation Club established in Taiwan
No. of member companies: 72
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
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
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
August
Toyota Suppliers''Club established in Malaysia
No. of member companies: 62
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
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
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)
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
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
April
Associacion Proveedores Toyota Argentina established in Argentina
No. of member companies: 35
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

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