In 2008, PSA Peugeot Citroën manufactured 13,000 vehicles, 10,400 engines and 12 400 gearboxes a day.
With its shot of generalization the best industrial practices and its policy of platforms, the Group reduced production costs of the order of € 600 million a year.


To attain its growth objectives, PSA Peugeot Citroën has developed an industrial base of global dimensions consisting of 15 production centres (of which 4 as part of cooperation projects) and 16 powertrain and casting plants (engines, gearboxes, running gear, etc.). To boost this industrial base, the Group has introduced a plan to improve industrial efficiency based on « lean » principles.
In each of its plants, the Group works on continuously improving working conditions and ergonomics, notably by making assembly easier and by standardising parts.
The Group has also signed strategic cooperation agreements with other manufacturers. These agreements concern vehicle bases (platforms) and components (engines), produced in the plants of one of the manufacturers or in new plants.

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Seven cooperation agreements with the world's leading manufacturers

PSA Peugeot Citroën works in partnership with the world's leading manufacturers to develop and produce vehicle bases and components (engines, gearboxes, etc.). These technical and industrial agreements respect the personality and independence of the partners and allows them to share the investment costs, benefit from larger production series and widen their product range.
The Group is currently involved in seven cooperation agreements, with Renault, Fiat, Ford, BMW, Toyota and Mitsubishi.

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