...CASE # 2: THEORY AND POLICY ENCOUNTER POWER AND MOTIVATION AT CONSOLIDATED AUTOMOBILE I. Point of View: Plant Manager II. Statement of the Problem: The problem of the plant manager regarding the actions of his two employees which caused a huge amount of loss in line operation and how to go about the restoration of production line. III. Objective/s: To restore production on the profitless assembly line To develop policies for preventing future production interruptions by assembly line workers IV. Areas of consideration: 1. On Tuesday morning at 6 A.M., two young automobile assembly-line workers, disgruntled over failing to get their supervisor transferred, shut off the electric power supply to an auto assembly line and closed it down at Consolidated Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. 2. Strong and Kane, who worked as spot welders, had taken matters into their own hands when the union’s grievance procedure had not worked fast enough to satisfy them. Co-workers, idled by the dramatic protest and the motionless assembly line, grouped themselves around the fenced area, shouting encouragement to the two men inside. In response, Strong and Kane were chanting, “When you cut the power, you’ve got the power.” They were in the process of becoming folk heroes to their co-workers. 3. Sam Winfare, who supervised Strong and Kane and who was the target of their...
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...REPORTING ANALYSIS: FINANCIAL EVALUATION OF BOWATER INCORPORTED INTRODUCTION Headquartered in Greenville, SC, Bowater Incorporated is a leading producer of coated and specialty papers and newsprint. Founded in 1881 in England, Bowater has evolved into an international public corporation that is among the largest manufacturer in North America. Bowater common stock (BOW) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It operates in five divisions: Newsprint, Coated Papers, Specialty Papers, Lumber and Market Pulp. There are currently 14 analysts following the stock. On January 29, 2007, Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. and Bowater Incorporated announced a definite agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals. On October 29, 2007, the completion of the transaction was announced by the two companies and the combination of Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. and Bowater Incorporated formed a new merger of AbitibiBowater. Bowater originally announced that over the next two years it is expected to realize in excess of $250 million in annualized synergies. The Company also expects to achieve a debt-reduction of $1 billion over the next three years in order to enhance its global competitiveness . AbitibiBowater focus is to provide access to a broad range of forest products and best-in-class customer service, as well as a relentless commitment to the environment. Several significant to rigorously evaluate Bowater financial evaluation. Now that the merger with Abitibi is now complete...
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...BUSN 258 Week 3 Case Study Consolidated Edison company of New York or Con Ed is a utility company that services the five boroughs of New York City and parts of Westchester County. Con Ed supplies electric, gas and steam to over three million customers and prides itself on its reliability. While Con Ed does hold a positive image in their customers’ eyes some incidents recently have left a negative image in many customers’ eyes. Con Ed has been in the news due to two gas explosions in New York City where there have been fatalities as well. These come at a time when Con Ed is trying to persuade customers to covert from oil to gas through incentives. Customers feel oil is safer due to recent events they see on the news. I interviewed Mr. Stampfel a Specialist from the call center to ask him some question s on the importance of customer service and relations. Michael has 9 Customer Service Representatives reporting directly to him, and has been a Customer Service Representative himself before being promoted into management. When Mr. Stampfel was asked about the role and importance of Customer Service to the organization he replied, “ Look around, this whole floor is dedicated to customer service, without customers there would be no Con Edison. We take customer service and satisfaction very seriously. Our CEO even added enhancing the customer experience into our principles.” (Stampfel, personal interview 2015). When asked the three most common issues faced by the organization...
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...Executive Summary Conrail has received two acquisition bids from CSX and Norfolk Southern. Introduction Conrail and CSX, the nation’s first and third largest railroads, have decided toparticipate in a merger of equals. CSX has offered to acquire Conrail in a two tiereddeal. The first 40% of tendered Conrail shares will be bought at a price of $92.50while the remaining 60% will be acquired through a stock swap at a ratio of 1.8561921 (CSX:Conrail). In the midst of this offer, a hostile Bid comes in fromNorfolk Southern, a competitor in the Industry. Norfolk Southern offers ____ Analysis Case A, Question 1: Why is CSX interested in Conrail? How much should CSX payfor Conrail? The Stagger’s Rail Act of 1980 has created a deregulated environment in whichacquisitions are used to improve the competitive positioning of existing companieswithin the railroad industry. CSX is interested in Conrail for a couple of reasons.Primarily, CSX would like to acquire Conrail because its routes are complementaryto their own, allowing the combined company to provide “long-haul, contiguous,and therefore low-cost service between the Southern, Eastern, and Mid-Westernparts of the United States.” Additionally, CSX’s acquisition of Conrail would preventthe company’s main competitor Norfolk Southern from gaining access to routes inthe Northeastern United States. This would leave Norfolk Southern at a largestrategic disadvantage. Lastly, the combination would provide cost synergies andreductions, even...
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...6) How does CSX intend to take control of Conrail? Explain how they intend to accumulate 50% of Conrail’s shares. As of October 15, 1996 CSX Corporation (CSX) intended to merge with Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) by offering a two-tier deal, structured in the following manner. CSX would purchase 90.5 million fully diluted Conrail shares by paying $92.50 per share for the first 40% of the shares (the front-end offer) and would enter a share exchange for the remaining 60% of the required shares (the back-end offer). The front-end offer would be executed in two stages. The first stage, which began the day after the merger announcement, would be a cash tender offer to acquire 17.86 million shares at $92.50 per share (accounting for 19.7% of Conrail’s acquisition shares). The second stage, which could only be executed by mid-November once Conrail shareholders decided to void the “fair value” statute under Pennsylvania law, would be to acquire another 18.4 million shares at $92.50 per share (accounting for another 20.3% of Conrail’s acquisition shares) Following shareholder approval, and successful completion of the second cash tender offer, CSX would proceed with the back-end offer through a share swap of 1.85619 CSX shares for every 1 Conrail share in addition to an extra $16 of new convertible preferred stock. This two-tier structure of paying in both cash and stock not only allows CSX to abide by Pennsylvania’s antitakeover laws, but also saves on cash spent in...
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...India's largest automobile company, with consolidated revenues of INR 1, 88,818 crores (USD 34.7 billion / IDR 400 trillion) in 2012 to 2013. This largest automobile company is the leader in commercial vehicles in each segment, and among the top in passenger vehicles with winning products in the compact, midsize car and utility vehicle segments. As being said as the market leader, Tata Motors also the world's fourth largest truck and bus manufacturer. Tata Motors expand its international footprint, established through export since 1961. The company’s commercial and passenger vehicles are already being marketed in several countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South East Asia and South America. It has franchisee/joint venture assembly operations in Malaysia, Kenya, Bangladesh, Ukraine, Russia and Senegal. Tata Motors recently acquired the Jaguar and Land Rover businesses from Ford Motor company for a net consideration of US $ 2.3 bn. The Tata Motors Group's has over 55,000 employees; they are guided by the mission "to be passionate in anticipating and providing the best vehicles and experiences that excite our customers globally." The group has been doing a lot of acquisitions, such as Tetley, Daewoo Motors, Nat Steel, Teleglobe, Tyco, Energy Brands, Corus, PT Bumi Resource, and General Chemical. On June 2, 2008, Tata Motors, a company based in India, did acquisition of the business units of Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR), of Ford Motor Company (Ford), an automobile manufacturing...
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...Analysis of Pakistani Automobile Industry Introduction The dictionary says that an automobile is a land vehicle equipped to carry a driver and several passengers, generally moving on four wheels and boosted by an engine that burns gasoline, and the companies that manufacture these automobiles are categorized under the automobile industry. So simple it seems. However, in the real substance, automobiles and the auto sector mean much more than this. It represents mobility, transportation and communication. It represents an industry that has a strong impact on a dozen other sectors like steel, vending, petrol or even employment. Hence auto sales reflect not only the basic human desire for mobility but these are also an important economic indicator. Historical overview of automobile industry of Pakistan When Pakistan was established in 1947, there were neither any automobile assembly plants nor any industrial capability available for this important manufacturing of cars, Light commercial vehicles, motorcycles, trucks and buses. In 1953 Pakistan produced its first vehicle in, the Bedford trucks, under the banner of National Motors, which went on to produce about 80% of the country’s automobiles in the 60’s. In Mid 1950’s Naya Daur Motors established the first ever plant to assemble trucks and buses. In 1983 Suzuki commenced assembly of FX 800cc. In 1986 Hinopak started assembling operations in 1986 and is the market leader in the commercial vehicles segment, currently possessing...
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...Reliable Cars, Inc. I. Summary of Facts A) Market – Used automobile industry 1) History of Reliable Cars, Inc. a) Honest Carl’s Cars – Established in 1945 by Carl and Mary Lou and within the next five years, became the highest volume, single location used car dealership in California. Mary Lou made a point of employing the disabled and providing a friendly work environment. b) Reliable Cars, Inc. – Honest Carl’s Cars changes their name to Reliable Cars, Inc. They target the moderate income, working-class segment of the market. Dealerships projected a clean, comfortable, friendly ambience with employees focusing on meeting customer expectations and Mary Lou’s long term repeat purchase and referral objectives. In 1979, Reliable Cars was able to start two new sister operations, Oxford Finance, Inc., and Honest Service Agreement Enterprises. Both operations improved profitability and improved customer satisfaction. c) Keen Investment, Inc. – Reliable Cars, Inc. was then sold in 2004 to Keen Investment, Inc., a New York based financial conglomerate. Mary Lou received half cash and the other half in Keen stock. Mary Lou was also elected to the board of Keen and named Chair Emeritus for the Reliable board. Martha Macedo of the Compton Group was named as CEO to replace Mary Lou. d) Consolidated sales of $502,646,400 in 2005 and “best in the industry” ranking in customer satisfaction survey results. Reliable Cars Inc. CFO projects 2006 same store...
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...Research on Nissan Motors Philippines, Inc. Gallego, Reyjen Ibasco, Robert Marcelo, Mary Christine Tolentino, Keziah Ty, Rey Jumar BSBA 4C Nissan Motors Philippines, Inc. Nissan Motors Philippines, Inc. (NMPI) is an affiliate of Nissan Motor Limited of Japan. It was established in April 1982. Shortly after its incorporation, it acquired the Volkswagen facility. As of the moment, it assembles passenger vehicles and serves its customers with around 200 employees. Moreover, there are seventeen authorized dealers of Nissan in the whole country. Nissan Philippines Research The ABS used in Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volvo cars is made in the Philippines. Ford, Toyota, Mitsubishi, and Nissan are the most prominent automakers that make cars in the country. A 2003 Canadian market research report predicted that further more investments in this sector were expected to grow in the next following years. Toyota has been the most used vehicle in the country. (http://www.termpaperwarehouse.com/essay-on/External-Analysis-Of-The-Philippines/38204) Automotive industry in the Philippines New Motor Vehicle Development Programs (MVDPs) However, the economic and political crisis in 1983 had a devastating impact on the expanding industry. Because of the declining market for Philippine exports and the resulting capital flight, the industry was left with only two international participants (PAMCOR-Mitsubishi Nissan) and in 1984. Furthermore, only 40 local parts manufacturers...
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...ANALYSIS OF THE INDIAN AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY SUBMITTED BY : ANIKET SHARMA ROLL NO. 45 PG-C INTRODUCTION The Indian automotive industry has emerged as a 'sunrise sector' in the Indian economy. India is emerging as one of the world's fastest growing passenger car markets and second largest two wheeler manufacturer. It is also home for the largest motor cycle manufacturer and fifth largest commercial vehicle manufacturer. India is emerging as an export hub for sports utility vehicles (SUVs). The global automobile majors are looking to leverage India's cost-competitive manufacturing practices and are assessing opportunities to export SUVs to Europe, South Africa and Southeast Asia. India can emerge as a supply hub to feed the world demand for SUVs. India also has the largest base to export compact cars to Europe. Moreover, hybrid and electronic vehicles are new developments on the automobile canvas and India is one of the key markets for them. Global and Indian manufacturers are focussing their efforts to develop innovative products, technologies and supply chains. The automotive plants of global automakers in India rank among the top across the world in terms of their productivity and quality. Top auto multinational companies (MNCs) like Hyundai, Toyota and Suzuki rank their Indian production facilities right on top of their global pecking order. MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS & INVESTMENTS * Yamaha Motor Co (YMC) has announced to set up its fifth global research and...
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...Case 09-7 A2 Auto Corporation Impairment A2 Auto Corporation (“A2 Auto”) is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of automobiles and automobile ancillary parts operating in the Asia Pacific and American Markets. A2 Auto’s automotive operations include the design, manufacture, assembly, and sale of passenger cars, recreational and sport-utility vehicles, minivans and trucks, and related parts and accessories. In its Form 10-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), A2 Auto has disclosed within Note 24, Segment Information, that it has four operating segments: (1) A2 Americas, (2) A2 Asia Pacific, (3) A2 Others, and (4) Financial Services. Note 12, Goodwill and Other Intangibles, discloses that A2 Auto has the same four reporting units. The following is disclosed within Note 11, Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, of A2 Auto’s 2010 Form 10-K: 1. On the basis of the assumptions underlying the acceleration of our strategy refocus, we project a decline in net cash flows for the A2 Americas segment, primarily reflecting lower market share assumptions, capacity reductions, and other aspects of our accelerated plan. As a result, in the third quarter of 2010, we tested the long-lived assets of this segment for recoverability and recorded a pretax impairment charge of $1.76 billion in automotive cost of sales, representing the amount by which the carrying value of these assets exceeded their fair value. 2. During the third quarter of 2010, we also...
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...relationship systems. The Cloud platform allows implementing and evaluating real-time information systems to transform data into knowledge. This will give Volvo a competitive advantage over other car companies and allow their offices no matter the location to immediately take advantage of the data that is stored. There are two different cloud infrastructures within their infrastructure: service cloud and vendor hosting. Service cloud is used to support the customers and while their customers are operating the vehicles. This will enhance the car from the information that is gained based on the design and performance level of the car. Vendor hosting is used for the data that is located in separate warehouses. This platform allows the data to be consolidated into one place and reduces the cost to maintain, operate or license their own warehouses. “By splicing that data together, we are pre-warned about potential issues such as mechanical problems that might have shown up later in the field” (Strader, 2011). Collaboration is essentially gained from clouding. So many new developments and improvements have been from clouding. Volvo made a cost-effective choice as well as a wise choice. Knowledge is power and...
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...CASE Notes Case 5 – The Global Auto Industry 1: Analyze the competitive structure of the automobile industry in the United States. Is this attractive industry? (This question requires you to use Porter’s five forces to analyze the competitive structure of the US automobile market. Your analysis should include bullet points or detail under each of the following categories.) * Entry Conditions The barrier of entry for the automobile industry in the United States is extremely high for a brand new company. The industry is already ruled by highly competitive gigantic corporations from different countries that have been around for a long time and have been implementing market research, various car designs, quality control, efficient manufacturing and logistics strategies, etc. The production of a new car requires a high sales volume to return profits over the fixed costs of developing it. To achieve high sales volumes, customers have to trust or be interested in a new brand which is difficult to achieve where most of the demand is pleased by the current competitors. On top of that, a new company has to build expensive factories to be able to make enough cars to make a profit with the risk of not even selling them all, and losing more money by having to cut car prices to increase sales. Basically, economies of scale are extremely important in this industry, so a beginner needs huge capital to be able to start competing, then they have to battle...
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...Abstract The report provides a consolidated preview of the external environment of Ashok Leyland and the Indian automobile industry. This study will take us through the evaluation of external factors using EFE matrix, to the comparison of the company with its competitors (CPM) and study the incentives given by the government to encourage the expansion of the Indian automobile industry. Introduction The Indian Automotive Industry after de-licensing in July 1991 has grown at a spectacular rate on an average of 17% for last few years. The industry has attained a turnover of USD $35.8 billion, (INR 165,000 crores) and an investment of USD 10.9 billion. The industry has provided direct and indirect employment to 13.1 million people. But lately the Indian automobile industry has been going through a low phase since the past 10 months and experts believe that situation is going to sustain in the current financial year that ends in March 2014. Demands continue to remain low as against the expectations of the Indian auto makers, due to the crisis in the economy, increase in fuel prices and loan rates. Until few years ago, this industry boomed with sales but the falling value of Indian rupee is only bringing its depreciation. (Car trade, n.d) The market is divided into four segments namely two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. (Grewal, n.d) Source: Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) According to the deputy director general of SIAM...
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...CAR TYRES | AN Industry Overview | This project looks at the Car Tyre industry in India and how the Distribution channel helps this industry to grow and serve the needs of the End consumer. | PROJECT DONE BY:VIKRAM FALOR : DM14157RAMYAA RAMESH : DM14266AMIT SHUKLA : DM14104 | Introduction:- The Indian Tyre Industry is a critical part of the Auto Sector and there is a huge interdependent on those of the Automobile players. The Indian tyre industry accounts for approximately 5.0% of the Global tyredemandgeneratingrevenuesofapproximately`30,000cr for FY2011. Out of which 90-95% has come from the domestic market. There are around 40 tyre manufacturers in India and the top 10 tyre player’s account for approximately 90-95% of the total tyre production in India. The growth in domestic tyre industry was negatively impacted by the global slowdown in2009.Nevertheless,the industry experienced are mark able recovery in 2010. This growth was primarily driven by strong revival in automobile demand on the back of improvement in macro economy and easing of interest rates. The Indian Tyre Industry produced 119.2 mn units of tyres (1.5mntonnes) in 2010‐11. On an average, In Indian early 60.0% of the production is for replacement market, followed by 25.0% sold to OEMs directly and the balance is exported. Globally, the OEM segment constitutes 30.0% of the tyre market, exports 10.0% and the balance from replacement market. Exports turnover for India during 2010‐11 stood at `3,600cr...
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