Malaysian auto suppliers make huge gains from record 2024 Perodua sales

KUALA LUMPUR: Perodua bought over tens of billions ringgit worth of automotive components from Perodua Suppliers Association (P2SA) members over the past few years, said P2SA president Musa Zahidin Tan Sri Ahmad Zaidee.

"These purchases played an important part in enabling P2SA members to re-invest and expand our operations, improving economies of scale and increase our competitive advantage – especially when cost is escalating due to external factors," he said in statement.

On Perodua’s production achievement of 368,100 units in 2024, Musa said P2SA was able to support this achievement because the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s open communications approach with P2SA.

“The support offered to every P2SA member have ensured that we were able to cope with the highest ever volume such as ensuring prompt payment, clear direction and open discussions on any changes allowed us to perform above what we believe we could,” Musa said.

He said that P2SA members have also taken the initiative to re-invest in their operations that include greater automation and incorporation of IoT (Internet of Things) within their operations.

“An example of this is Ingress AOI Technologies Sdn Bhd’s Automated Storage and Retrieval System – a computer-controlled system that is able to identify, sort and move items productively around in high storage space with minimal human and equipment support. This system has improved Ingress AOI Technologies’ space efficiency by 71%,” Musa said.

He added that other members are also looking to further improve their operations through various methods, including adopting Industry 4.0 technologies.

“We understand that we need to further improve for us to compete with our counterparts in the region and some of us are making inroads in ASEAN – while some even to Japanese auto OEMs,” Musa said.

“For PDA members, registering the majority of the 358,102 Perodua vehicles was both a challenge and a delight. The amount of coordination and logistics on Perodua’s side to realise this number was indeed impressive,” said PDA president Rabitah Datuk Shamshudin.

“We wish to thank Perodua, and especially Datuk Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad’s (Perodua president and CEO) leadership in taking us to greater hights,” she said.

“Aside from efficiency and professionalism, Perodua has now and again, offered tangible support to dealers on how to improve our operations, such as how to implement mono-operation, offer support and encouragement to upgrade to a 3S operations, which is paying off for many of our members,” Rabitah elaborated.

Mono-operation refers to integrated sales, service and spare parts operations which offers a seamless motoring experience to customers.

Rabitah added that Perodua has also working on incorporating and welcoming the new generation of dealers as they prepare to take over from their parents.

“Perodua is here for the long-run and has treated us fairly over the past 30 years that we have been partners,” she said.