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3.3 Industry (Human factor (attractions/provision for skilled labour…

- - - - Burnaston is near Derby, Leicester and Nottingham universities all of whom can provide skilled graduates and research facilities.
    - - UK pop: 65 mil and the EU has a population of over 500 million which is a huge potential market for Toyota to sell cars to.
    - - Derby is a traditional manufacturing location (it already has Rolls Royce and Bombardier factories) so has a large supply of skilled workers
    - - : =The UK is in the EU. By Toyota being located in the UK it can more easily export cars to the rest of the EU.
    - - : The UK has a national electricity grid which means everywhere in the country is connected to electricity. Therefore Burnaston has a reliable electricity supply, although the Toyota factory has recently installed some solar panels
    - - The UK now has very good broadband internet coverage and a comprehensive mobile and landline network. Post is also fast and reliable making local and international communications quick and efficient.
    - - : The local government was very keen for Toyota to invest in the area and helped with recruitment of all the workers - they had a dedicated job centre. They also promised to complete the A50 road that runs past the Toyota factory.
  - - - Pressing (shaping) of metal panels.
      - Painting of car panels.
      - Assembly (putting together all the pieces
      - Welding of metals panels and components.
    - - 15% sold in UK
      - 70% sold in Europe
      - 15% sold worldwide
      - Also profit for Toyota and waste (scrap metal, etc.).
    - - 50% supplier in Eu
      - 2,500+ workers
      - 50% suppliers in UK
      - £1.15 billion investment to build the Burnaston factory
- - - - Teritary - services
        
        Quatinary - research & development