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• Research by the Institute of Manpower Studies for the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders into the economic impact of vehicle production, distribution and repairs in the UK is entering a critical new stage. This is the examination of the component and distribution sectors, areas of the industry notoriously difficult to evaluate.
"The research study by IMS constitutes a vital element in SMMT's campaign to highlight the importance of the industry to the UK economy," said Anthony Fraser, SMMT director, on the launch of an IMS postal survey.
According to Marc Thompson, IMS Research Fellow and joint leader of the study: "The avalanche of information on vehicle sales often obscures the industry's contribution in other areas."
Points the 114S study will include the number of jobs supported by the industry itself and within the dealer and supplier networks; how far the industry serves as a seed-bed for new work skills; the industry's contribution to national training; investment and innovation record; job opportunities for disadvantaged groups; and employee relations and productivity.