This article analyses teamwork in French car manufacturing plants and those of their suppliers. During the 1990s, the introduction of 'autonomous production units' was aimed at reducing costs, increasing quality and shortening delivery deadlines. Teamwork in a unit involved delegating...

[eng] In 1987 Renault and PSA worked out common and specific procedures «Assurance Qualité Fournisseur» which are the key stone of their policy for working with their supplier firms. The rapid spread through Europe during the last few years of certification based on ISO 9000 norms has incited...