noun
supporting industries; component and parts-supply industries
Refers to the broad base of smaller companies that supply parts, materials, and services to larger manufacturers, forming the foundation of an industrial sector.
自動車産業の裾野産業は、地域経済を支えている。
The supporting industries of the automotive sector underpin the local economy.
裾野産業の技術力が、大手メーカーの競争力を左右する。
The technical capabilities of component-supply industries influence the competitiveness of major manufacturers.