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Kasai UK . This evolution has allowed us to strengthen our position and continue delivering exceptional solutions within the automotive industry ,” they begin .
Although Kasai is currently experiencing tremendous growth , the company has faced its fair share of challenges . “ The pandemic and the subsequent semi-conductor shortages had a significant impact on our volumes and profitability in 2020 and 2021 . To ensure the sustainability of the business during these challenging times , we had to make difficult decisions and right-size our operations . This involved transitioning from supplying approximately 500,000 vehicles ’ worth of products to less than 300,000 . To address this situation and drive positive change , we established a Business Innovation Team ( BIT ). This team brought together individuals from various functions and departments , forming a cross-functional matrix . Leveraging
their diverse skills and expertise , the BIT worked towards identifying major efficiency improvement ideas . They collaborated with teams across the plant , engaging with employees at all levels to bring these ideas to fruition . Through the collective efforts of BIT and the wider workforce , we successfully transformed the outlook of the business , positioning it in a more stable position by 2022 .
“ We are a leading interior system supplier , engaging in a comprehensive range of processes that span planning , development , design , experimentation , quality assurance , and production . Our UK operation specializes in the manufacturing of a diverse range of interior components , including interior door trim , body side trim , and hard luggage trim for renowned manufacturers such as Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK ( NMUK ) and JLR . With a robust infrastructure comprising
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