SQM, formally Industry Forum, was established in 1996 by government, SMMTand vehicle manufacturers to improve UK automotive supply chain competitiveness. It provides specialist training and consultancy in more than 30 countries across five continents and is the only UK organisation approved by IATF and VDA QMC to offer IATF: 16949 and VDA training. SMMTmembers benefit from a 10% discount.

91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s Quality Management Division ensures the UK automotive industry plays an active role in the development and governance of national and international automotive standards. It is a community of practice directly supporting quality professionals, ensuring standards are effectively implemented and improving competitive performance through training, certification and professional development – all available at discounted rates for SMMTmembers.

Our Automotive Supplier Support Assessment is a free 10-point review to identify the areas of SMMTmembership that can best support your business priorities. The assessment covers business development; marketing; quality standards; product development; logistics; international trade; and HR, and we will also assess your support requirements based on post-Brexit trading, the transition to new technologies and post-Covid recovery.

91ÖÆƬ³§¹ÙÍø’s Business Competitiveness Programme brings together expert advice from a range of associates to help UK automotive businesses to be as competitive as possible. Through webinars, seminars, white papers and more, the programme provides SMMTmembers with the latest information on topics from trade and customs to regulatory changes; supply chain analysis; sustainability; electrification; and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I).

SMMThas teamed up with specialist carbon and energy consultancy to support members navigating the challenges of rising energy costs and the need to reduce carbon emissions. Envantage’s experts offer guidance and support on everything from buying energy effectively to optimising usage, managing and reducing carbon emissions, and meeting regulatory obligations. SMMTmembers benefit from a 15% discount on consultancy fees.

SMMThas teamed up with specialist HR, Employment Law & Safety company to support members navigating the changing environment of HR and Employment Law.  Croner’s experts offer guidance and support to SMMTmembers who do not have in-house legal representation.

SMMThas teamed up with specialist leaders in risk, strategy and people, to support members on strive towards a Healthier and More Diverse Workforce. Marsh’s experts offer guidance, support and discounted products to SMMTmembers.