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2024-01-08 18:02

Case Study: Guangzhou Liyinghang Composite Materials Co., Ltd. Became a Tier-1 Supplier for GAC Toyota (2021)

I. Background and Significance: Breaking Through High-End Supply Chain Barriers

As a benchmark among Japanese automakers, GAC Toyota is renowned for its stringent supplier standards. Tier-1 suppliers must pass in-depth audits covering quality systems, R&D capabilities, production management, and supply chain stability. In 2021, Guangzhou Liyinghang Composite Materials Co., Ltd. successfully obtained certification as a Tier-1 supplier to GAC Toyota, marking official recognition of its technical prowess and quality management system. This milestone laid a solid foundation for the company’s expansion into the Japanese and joint-venture brand markets.

II. Core Certification Process: Precision Alignment with Toyota Standards

1. Quality System Certification

Achieved ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System certifications, while meeting the IATF 16949:2016 standard tailored to automotive industry requirements, ensuring full lifecycle quality control.
Submitted PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) documents, including control plans, FMEA analysis, and full-dimension reports, demonstrating mass production capability and stability.
Awarded the GAC Toyota Quality Cooperation Award for three consecutive years (2022–2024).

2. Technical Capability Assessment

The company’s composite material products (e.g., lightweight components, interior/exterior trim) passed performance tests at GAC Toyota’s technical center, covering weather resistance, lightweight rates, and environmental indicators, with some metrics exceeding industry standards by over 10%.
Participated in customer synchronicity development, providing material selection and structural optimization solutions, reducing project cycles by approximately 20%.

3. Production and Supply Chain Audit

GAC Toyota conducted on-site factory audits covering automation levels, warehouse management, and environmental measures.
Established a Tier-1 supplier management system to ensure raw material traceability and risk control, aligning with Toyota’s "zero-defect" supply chain requirements.

Conclusion

By becoming a Tier-1 supplier to GAC Toyota, Guangzhou Liyinghang transformed from a "material supplier" to a "technical solutions partner." This case underscores the strategic value of driving internal upgrades through OEM standards and provides a model for Chinese component companies to break into international supply chains.