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GAMA:
Golden State Automotive Manufacturers
Association
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Formed
in 1993 (Incorporated as a California Non-profit Organization)
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Membership Requirements:
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California manufacturing location |
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NUMMI supplier for 1 year |
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Currently consists of 25 California based suppliers
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Comprised of 3 geographical regions: (see attached map)
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Bay Area (10 companies) |
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Central
Valley (8 companies) |
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Southern
California (7 companies) |
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Organization Includes: Metal Stampers, Injection Molders, Glass Manufacturers, Component Suppliers, etc.
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Organization is self-governed: Officials are elected annually, by membership (Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary) (see attached GAMA organizational chart)
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Activities include:
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Focus
Groups (plant assessments, kaizen projects, energy conservation) |
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Training (Lean Mfg.- taught by member companies and/or NUMMI) |
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Hoshin Kanri (development of goals & objectives) |
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Round Table meetings to foster communication between NUMMI & GAMA |
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Annual General Assembly (communication to NUMMI on past performance, changes in membership and future direction/activities). |
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Social Functions (Golf, Holiday Parties, etc) |
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Supplier Benefits include:
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Improved communication |
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Direct link to NUMMI's executives |
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Networking opportunities |
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NUMMI Benefits include:
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Better performing suppliers |
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Improved communication |
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Improved relationships |
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Improved performance |
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