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*1. Changan Ford Mazda Engine
*2. Changan Mazda Automobile
*5. Mazda Malaysia*3. AutoAlliance (Thailand)
*4. Mazda Powertrain Manufacturing (Thailand)
Global Production Structure Strengthening: Initiatives in Each Market
In addition to Mexico, Mazda is making headway in the establishment of a global production footprint in other markets.
To respond to the strong demand for SKYACTIV-equipped models, the Company is engaged in strengthening its
SKYACTIV production capabilities. Currently, the main initiatives are as follows.
FOCUS
Human Resource Development of Pro-
duction Personnel at Overseas Plants
Mazda is focusing on the human resource devel-
opment of the technicians at its overseas plants to
realize the production of high-quality automobiles.
In the case of the plant in Mexico, more than
150 local engineers and candidates for manage-
ment positions were sent to Japan. The holding of
three-to-six-month training courses, covering
such topics as production techniques, at Mazda’s
Hiroshima and Hofu plants provides an example of
the Company’s commitment to human resource
development designed to deepen the understand-
ing of Mazda’s
monotsukuri
philosophy.
To deliver high-quality automobiles to custom-
ers around the world, we are rolling out the same
kinds of initiatives at our other overseas plants
and working on the establishment and ongoing
promotion of systematic human resource develop-
ment programs.
While proceeding with the constant evolution
of our production bases in Japan as mother plants,
we will work on enhancing and establishing our
global frontline capabilities and potential for
improvement by deploying the latest technologies
at our overseas plants. We aim to build a network
of highly efficient production bases that will
deliver the Mazda brand.
2013 2014 2015
Hiroshima
Plant
Enhancing SKYACTIV engine production
capacity per annum
800,000 units ¬ 1 million units (end of 2014)
MMVO
CFME*1
AAT*3
Japan
Central and South America
China
ASEAN
Hofu Plant
Enhancing SKYACTIV transmission production
capacity per annum
750,000 units ¬ 1.14 million units (July 2014)
Mexico Plant production commenced (January 2014)
Planned operation of engine machining plant
(October 2014)
Mexico Plant constructed
Started local production of SKYACTIV engines (June 2013)
Started production of SKYACTIV-equipped models
CX-5 (July 2013); new Mazda3 (April 2014); new Mazda6 (April 2014)
Started production of SKYACTIV-equipped model
new Mazda3 (March 2014)
Planned operation of SKYACTIV
transmission plant (January 2015)
Dedicated Mazda vehicle assembly plant completed;
commenced production of CX-5 (May 2014)
Started local assembly of SKYACTIV-
equipped model CX-5 (April 2013)
CMA*2
FAW car
MPMT*4
MMSB*5
Hiroshima Plant
Aerial view of MMVO
New Mazda3Axela
Artist’s rendering of transmission plant in Thailand
MMVO plant and a plant employee
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Mazda Annual Report 2014
CONTENTS
Message from Management
Review of Operations
Introduction
Brand Value Management
Foundations Underpinning
Sustainable Growth
Financial Section