...John Deere and Complex Parts, Inc. 1 On Friday, November 22, 2006 Blake Roberts, Hayley Marie, Stan Eakins, and John Pearson, one of John Deere’s supplier evaluation teams, were discussing the performance of Complex Parts. They had provided questionable service to John Deere’s Moline unit over the past year, and they were wondering if this merited giving Complex Products’ business to a different supplier. They needed to recommend a course of action to their project manager next week. Company Backgrounds Deere & Company, headquartered in Moline, Illinois, was founded in 1837 and in 2007, they conducted business in over 110 countries and employed approximately 47,000 people worldwide. They are the world’s leading manufacturer of farm and forestry equipment, and also produce construction, commercial, and consumer equipment. Other products and services produced by Deere include equipment financing, power systems, special technologies, and healthcare. Net sales in 2006 were over $19 billion with total assets of more than $34 billion. Cost of goods sold in 2006 was approximately $15 billion. Complex Parts, Inc. had been a supplier of John Deere for the past 10 years with annual sales to their Moline unit of approximately $3.5 million. They supplied Deere with a key manufactured part requiring significant engineering input and testing. Two other Deere suppliers were capable of supplying this part; however, Complex Parts was providing all of Deere’s needs at the time...
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...John Deere and Complex Parts, Inc. 1 On Friday, November 22, 2006 Blake Roberts, Hayley Marie, Stan Eakins, and John Pearson, one of John Deere’s supplier evaluation teams, were discussing the performance of Complex Parts. They had provided questionable service to John Deere’s Moline unit over the past year, and they were wondering if this merited giving Complex Products’ business to a different supplier. They needed to recommend a course of action to their project manager next week. Company Backgrounds Deere & Company, headquartered in Moline, Illinois, was founded in 1837 and in 2007, they conducted business in over 110 countries and employed approximately 47,000 people worldwide. They are the world’s leading manufacturer of farm and forestry equipment, and also produce construction, commercial, and consumer equipment. Other products and services produced by Deere include equipment financing, power systems, special technologies, and healthcare. Net sales in 2006 were over $19 billion with total assets of more than $34 billion. Cost of goods sold in 2006 was approximately $15 billion. Complex Parts, Inc. had been a supplier of John Deere for the past 10 years with annual sales to their Moline unit of approximately $3.5 million. They supplied Deere with a key manufactured part requiring significant engineering input and testing. Two other Deere suppliers were capable of supplying this part; however, Complex Parts was providing all of Deere’s needs at the time...
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...JOHN DEERE AND COMPLEX PARTS INC. I. Summary of Findings Deere & Company is the global leading manufacturer for forestry and farm equipment, but also produces other equipment such as for construction, commercial and consumer. The company’s total assets amounted to over $34 billion, and thus proves that the company produces quality products patronized by plenty consumers. Deere & Company has been working with Complex Parts, Inc. for a very long time, which earns $3.5 million from the former. They have been working together for the past 10 years. Deere aims to be of world quality, with strong supplier relationships by the use of the Achieving Excellence Program (AEP). The program is an evaluation process regarding suppliers in the business, which results to stronger supplier relationships for better equipment quality in the long run. The performance of Complex Parts gets good scores from the AEP, although is weak in some parts, such as responsiveness, which challenges Deere between choosing a new supplier or changing their standards in the program. II. Background Information Deere & Company was founded by John Deere in 1837, and is headquartered in Moline, Illinois. They are the world’s leading manufacturer of farm and forestry equipment, and also produce construction, commercial and consumer equipment. Other products and services produced by Deere included equipment financing, power systems, special technologies and healthcare. In 2007...
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...Operational Management: John Deer Case Study The company that has been chosen for this case study is John Deere Equipments. This company was founded by John Deere in 1837 and was incorporated in 1868 as Deere & Company. John Deere started this company as a one-man blacksmith shop and it is now a worldwide corporation that has its offices in more than 160 countries and employs more than 46,000 people. John Deere is one of the oldest industrial companies in the United States and it is guided by the original values of quality, innovation, integrity, and commitment that John Deere instilled at the beginning. The business strategy of John Deere, in their own words is: “We aspire to distinctively serve customers — those linked to the land — through a great business, a business as great as our products. To achieve this aspiration, our strategy is: Exceptional operating performance, Disciplined SVA growth, Aligned high-performance teamwork Execution of this strategy creates the distinctive John Deere Experience that ultimately propels a great business and, for all with a stake in our success, delivers...Performance That Endures” (1). The company is always striving to give its stakeholders the maximum value for their money by continuous improvement and growth in all sectors of the company. The company is organized into four manufacturing divisions: · Agricultural Equipment – products for farms; · Commercial and Consumer Equipment – equipment related to lawn and ground care, residential...
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...In the John Deere case Scott Nolan has faced a challenge when he accepted the job. His supervisor has requested him to identify and justify which suppliers to integrate in the product development phase, and specify how to construct the interactions with the chosen suppliers. The target of Scott Nolan is to have the new plant up and running smoothly by the target date of July 1998. The market was growing about 15-20% per year and was projected to reach $1.2 billion, or 60,000 units by year 2000-2001. In 1995-1996, John Deere had been outsourcing their manufacturing to Holland, although New Holland produced their own competing skid loaders. New Holland had agreed to sell only the excess capacity to manufacture the same product. Since the market demand was increasing John Deere needed to make more Skid Loaders, although New Holland refused to do so, in return, John Deere had decided to design and manufacture their own skid loaders directly, and become the leading manufacture of Skid Loaders. A solution for John Deere to manufacture directly is to build a new building in Knoxville, TN. In April of 1996 JD in invested in a $35 million site to directly design and manufacture the Skid Loader. By taking back the manufacturing and design of the skid loader, John Deere can really take control of their costs and profits. Since New Holland was a main competitor, John Deere can now differentiate their product from others in the market. John will be able to make their design specific...
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...Chapter 3 Case Study – John Deere The product development process should be how John Deere’s vision becomes reality. Not only this, but it should be how societies needs are ordered and provided through innovated design and engineering. The case study for Deere and Company, Scott is hired as the new supply chain management manager. Upon hire Scott is confronted with many problems. Deere and Company plans to triple its market share by focusing on the product development of the skid-steer machine. The skid-steer machine is supposed to sell more than 60,000 units amounting to $1.2 billion by 2000-2001. Deer and Company wants take back control of the design and manufacturing from New Holland and improve it. Scott and Deere Company face numerous amounts of challenges within this case. The first being that Scott needs to get suppliers involved in the development phase of the product design. The relationship between customers, manufactures and suppliers should be established early in the product development process. This is critical because decisions are made not only for the functionality of the product but also for the customer. The impact would be a significant loss of revenue and sales because the product wasn’t designed up to the consumer’s standards. The idea to implement supplier integration this phase for the skid-steer machine is to make a new business model to stay competitive in the increasing global competition. I think Scott should look for suppliers who have set themselves...
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...Mohamud Hassan DSC434 John Deere case study Due date 11/11/14 Early Supplier Integration in the Design of the Skid-Steer Loader Scott has been offered a new position as supply management manager for a new Deere & Company manufacturing facility of designed product skid-steer loader. As part of his new job, he must make a proposal to identify specific suppliers to integrate into skid-steer loader development process and specific ways to effectively integrate these suppliers in order to meet aggressive target costs. Scott faced many problems during his time at Deer and Company. For example, Scott is required to produce a proposal that outlines how the company is going to manage the early supplier integration into the design and manufacturing of the new Deere Skid-steer loader. On the other hand, suppliers will have to be integrated based upon strict selection guidelines that will prove to be critical in improving the new Deere skid-steer loader. Some of the issues or problems the company was facing. 1.) One of the problems that company facing is Skid-steer loader from Deere & Company lacks of market. Deere &Company did not design, engineering and manufacturing the skid-steer loader itself, on the opposite, they put it in the hand of a third party. They had contracted the engineering and manufacturing to new competitiveness and no significant benefits over competing Holland, which is also sell same product, competing in the same market product and...
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... | | [pic] Executive Summary The purpose of this report was to analysis costing system at John Deere Component Works (B). Specific objectives were to analyze the reports prepared by William and Vintila and offer recommendations on their suggestion. Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 2. Table of Content ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 3. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 4. Conclusion & Recommendation ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5 5. Discussion 5.1 Product Cost under ABC ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 5.2 Product Mix has shifted ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6-7 5.3 Assumption about Cost Variability in ABC ………………………………………………………………. 7-8 5.4 Development of ABC ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 8 5.5 Implementation of ABC …………………………………………………………………………………………. 8-9 5.6 Acceptance of ABC ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 5.7 Increasing Lot Size ………………………………………………………………………………………………….9-10 6. References …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 Introduction John Deere had been structured to be a captive producer of parts for...
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...Operational Management: John Deer Case Study The company that has been chosen for this case study is John Deere Equipments. This company was founded by John Deere in 1837 and was incorporated in 1868 as Deere & Company. John Deere started this company as a one-man blacksmith shop and it is now a worldwide corporation that has its offices in more than 160 countries and employs more than 46,000 people. John Deere is one of the oldest industrial companies in the United States and it is guided by the original values of quality, innovation, integrity, and commitment that John Deere instilled at the beginning. The business strategy of John Deere, in their own words is: “We aspire to distinctively serve customers — those linked to the land — through a great business, a business as great as our products. To achieve this aspiration, our strategy is: Exceptional operating performance, Disciplined SVA growth, Aligned high-performance teamwork Execution of this strategy creates the distinctive John Deere Experience that ultimately propels a great business and, for all with a stake in our success, delivers...Performance That Endures” (1). The company is always striving to give its stakeholders the maximum value for their money by continuous improvement and growth in all sectors of the company. The company is organized into four manufacturing divisions: · Agricultural Equipment – products for farms; · Commercial and Consumer Equipment – equipment related to lawn and ground care, residential...
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...Executive Summary John Deere & Company was founded in 1837 by a blacksmith named John Deere who built an empire as a manufacturer of agricultural equipment with his invention of a newly designed plow as stated in the company website (“History”, 2013). Deere is deeply rooted in the agriculture sector which is reflected by their manufacturing of farm equipment and development of efficient farming strategies, logistics, and products. The company has grown to be one of the world’s largest and most recognized manufacturers of agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment. After a thorough analysis of John Deere’s financial position and marketing strategies, the state of the organization is strong but there is still room for improvement. Key opportunities exist to accelerate future growth through investment in new projects that will create important value for the organization. John Deere must protect the brand’s reputation by addressing potential performance issues in the product line. Global operations are also a critical sector of John Deere’s growth strategy. Opportunities in India, China, and Brazil present the most attractive option for increased production and sale. The main focus of this strategic plan is to continue to aggressively pursue the global strategy while being very transparent and focusing on building strong business relationships. John Deere & Co. must make their presence, mission, and core values well known in foreign markets. This can be achieved...
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...Case Study of John Deere Contents OVERVIEW OF JOHN DEERE 3 A. PRODUCTS 3 B. MARKET CONDITIONS 4 C. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 6 II. 2012 FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANALYSIS 7 A. REVIEW OF INCOME STATEMENT AND BALANCE SHEET 7 B. REVIEW OF KEY FINANCIAL RATIOS 11 C. REVIEW OF FINANCING ACTIVITIES 16 D. RECOMMENDATIONS – Business Performance Improvement 19 E. RECOMMENDATIONS – Buy/Sell/Hold Strategy 20 III. APPENDIX 21 IV. EXHIBIT 2 - ACCOUNTING POLICIES 22 V. Bibliography 24 VI. DEERE & COMPANY – 2012 10K financial statements 25 A. CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 25 B. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 26 C. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 27 * OVERVIEW OF JOHN DEERE PRODUCTS John Deere & Company is a publicly traded company headquartered in Moline, IL. The company’s roots trace back into the 1800’s when John Deere began with an idea to assist farmers and would forever change the agricultural industry. Today with over 66,000 employees and a corporate family that has nearly 650 companies’ worldwide, Deere ranks number 85 on Forbes list of top 1,000 companies. With over $56 billion in assets and a market value that tops $31 billion, Deere’s financial position is very strong. We will present a detailed analysis of the firm to see how it stacks up against the Caterpillar, the market leader. We will exam key financial ratios and finally give a recommendation on whether the stock is a buy, sell or hold. Deere operates its business...
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...growing the business through all the acquisitions Cervus has obtained. The company has challenges with early stage international growth and internal barriers such as confliction with decentralized management philosophy. Technology in the agricultural industry is evolving dramatically in relation to government regulations thus leading the need to maintain and develop bio energy friendly products. Company Overview: Cervus is primarily in the business of acquiring and managing agricultural, industrial, and commercial equipment. The company started as a partnership between Peter Lacy and Graham Drake in 1990. In their first 13 years of business, they had accumulated 55 wholly and partially owned equipment dealerships (36 representing John Deere and the remaining 19 representing construction equipment). Cervus now owns major brands in diversified industries such as Bobcat and JCB in construction, JLG and Clark in forklift and material handling, and Peterbilt trucks in the transportation industry. Internal Analysis: SWOT Analysis Strengths | Weaknesses | * Leader in farm equipment technology * Brand Reputation → Acquisitions * Diversification among sectors with reputable brands * Strong relationships with dealerships and customers * High profits and large amounts of capital * Existing distribution networks | * Not leading in site specific farming technology * Leasing provided an...
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...JDT2 Western Governors University Task 2 Report After analyzing and finding possible solutions to the recent problem our company encountered, I feel that it is vital to the success of our organization if we consider the importance of ethical decision making. While many companies try and hide their true character by lying and hiding unethical decisions they make, history has shown that sooner or later they get caught and their whole organization goes up in flames very quickly. To maintain our company’s reputation and good name it is vital for us to uphold a very high ethical standard and code of ethics. This will give our employees direction when they are faced with an ethical situation. Below are two strategies that I believe will help to ensure that ethical decision making takes place at all levels of our organization. The first strategy I would feel is essential for our organization is creating a code of ethics. Skill soft points out that, “An organization's code of ethics should be like a navigator's guiding star. The code of ethics provides a reference point that helps members find their way when they're unsure of the right course of action. To provide that point of reference, a code of ethics should embody an organization's highest ideals or a company's best practices. The code should set the standard that all members strive to meet.” Our employees’ encounter different situations every day, many of which could be unethical because they are not sure which decision...
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...an easy one. The two U.S. publicly traded companies that will be compared side by side are Caterpillar Inc. and John Deere. These two companies are both known for their brand names, equipment, and product service for years. However, one may appear to be more qualified than the other as that particular company is far more ahead at keeping up with market trends. Caterpillar Inc. The first company that will be evaluated for investment is Caterpillar Inc. They have been around for more than 85 years providing products and services to their customers that have lead to successful long term business relationships. However, Caterpillar is moving forward fast in their industry as they focus closely on the future of the company and what those market trends will be. Caterpillar also known as CAT is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company is also a leading services provider through Caterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services, Caterpillar Logistics Services and Progress Rail Services. The operations for CAT are lead by a team of more than 132,000 employees. These employees follow the guidelines of 6 Sigma principles and sustainability as a part of its core business. They at CAT believe that Sustainable Development for Caterpillar means leveraging technology and innovation to increase efficiency and productivity with less impact...
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