The
Renault-Nissan alliance is about to embark on its next significant wave of
integration: the convergence of engineering, manufacturing and supply chain
management, purchasing and human resources from 1 April.
Renault and Nissan
joined forces in 1999, when Renault invested 643 billion yen (approximately €5
billion or US$ 5.4 billion at the time) for a 36.8% stake in Nissan, which at
the time was close to bankruptcy.
