...1.0 Introduction 1.1What is Supply Chain? The concept of the supply chain is evolved from the extended production concept. In the modern education of supply chain management is definition as Supply chain is built around the core business, through the business flow, information flow, logistics, capital flow controls, starting from the procurement of raw materials, intermediate products and final products madeof, and finally by the sales network to deliver products to consumers in the hands of the vendor , manufacturers, distributors, retailers, until the end users together into a whole functional network chain structure. The philosophy of supply chain management is from the perspective of consumers through collaboration between enterprises and seeking supply chain optimization. Lean collaboration Toyota's suppliers will be treated as an integral part of the activities of production activities be controlled and coordinated. According to the Harrison, supply chain is the implementation of the procurement of raw materials, convert them into intermediate and finished products, and sell the finished product to the user's functional network chain. According to the Steven, through value-added processes and distribution channels controlled from the supplier to the user's stream is the supply chain, which starts at the source of supply, ends at the end of consumption. Therefore, the supply chain is through the plan, obtain, store, distribution, interface, service and other such...
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...Proton (automobile) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Proton Holdings Berhad The Proton Company logo Type Public (Bursa Malaysia: Proton) Industry Automotive Founded May 7, 1983 Headquarters Shah Alam, Selangor Malaysia Key people Mohd Khamil Bin Jamil (Executive Chairman) Products Car, Automotive Parts Employees 12,000 Subsidiaries Lotus Cars Website www.proton.com Proton Holdings Berhad (stylized PROTON) is a Malaysian automobile manufacturer. It is headquartered in Shah Alam, Selangor and operates an additional manufacturing plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak. The company was established in 1983 as the sole national car company until the advent of Perodua in 1993. Proton is a Malay acronym for Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sendirian Berhad. (English: National Automobile Company Private Limited). Proton was largely a manufacturer of badge engineered vehicles from Mitsubishi Motors between 1985 and the early 2000s. The company has since produced several indigenously designed models and operates in at least 26 countries today, of which the majority are in Asia. Proton was formerly owned by Khazanah Nasional, the investment holding arm of the government of Malaysia. In January 2012, it was taken over by DRB-HICOM, a Malaysian conglomerate in a transaction amounting RM1.2 billion. Proton, predominantly reliant on its domestic market is currently undergoing structural and internal changes, as evident in the appointment of...
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...ANNUAL REPORT Building A Global Brand What’s the value in a brand name? Everything. A brand that is reputable and stands apart from others provides competitive advantage, confirms credibility, adds value to a company and ensures long lasting customer relationships. As an organisation that has been around for more than three decades, the DRB-HICOM name is one that needs no introduction. It is an organisation that prides itself on always staying ahead of the game, in setting high standards in all its endeavours and constantly challenging the status quo. With a portfolio of more than eighty operating companies in its stable, the Group’s diversity elevates it to a brand with unique character and promise. PROTON, Alam Flora, PUSPAKOM, Pos Malaysia, MODENAS, Bank Muamalat, Glenmarie Properties – these are some of the household names that form a part of the DRB-HICOM Group. From the Automotive and Services sectors to the Property, Asset and Construction sector, DRB-HICOM’s operating companies have always had a strong presence in the local market. Helmed by bold leadership and imbued with core values, strong work ethics and a vision to be number 1, the DRB-HICOM brand is well-positioned to go a step further to become a leading global brand in the future. OUR VISION to be number 1 and continuously excel in all that we do OUR MISSION to lead in the growth of the nation in the areas of DRB-HICOM’S core businesses SHARED VALUES excellence decorum teamwork integrity...
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...ANNUAL REPORT Building A Global Brand What’s the value in a brand name? Everything. A brand that is reputable and stands apart from others provides competitive advantage, confirms credibility, adds value to a company and ensures long lasting customer relationships. As an organisation that has been around for more than three decades, the DRB-HICOM name is one that needs no introduction. It is an organisation that prides itself on always staying ahead of the game, in setting high standards in all its endeavours and constantly challenging the status quo. With a portfolio of more than eighty operating companies in its stable, the Group’s diversity elevates it to a brand with unique character and promise. PROTON, Alam Flora, PUSPAKOM, Pos Malaysia, MODENAS, Bank Muamalat, Glenmarie Properties – these are some of the household names that form a part of the DRB-HICOM Group. From the Automotive and Services sectors to the Property, Asset and Construction sector, DRB-HICOM’s operating companies have always had a strong presence in the local market. Helmed by bold leadership and imbued with core values, strong work ethics and a vision to be number 1, the DRB-HICOM brand is well-positioned to go a step further to become a leading global brand in the future. OUR VISION to be number 1 and continuously excel in all that we do OUR MISSION to lead in the growth of the nation in the areas of DRB-HICOM’S core businesses SHARED VALUES excellence decorum teamwork integrity...
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...RESTRUCTURING OF PROTON HOLDINGS BERHAD The Star reported today( 11/12/11) that it is all good for Proton Holdings Bhd as its share price put on 89 sen or 24.6% to close at RM4.50, amidst talk that its largest shareholder, Khazanah Nasional Bhd, is divesting its stake in the national carmaker. It was also reported that Khazanah was likely to ask for business proposals from parties interested in its 42.7% stake in Proton. Last Friday, Proton's shares and warrants were also actively traded with the counter closing 51 sen higher than the previous day. Its share price has shot up by 66% over the past three weeks, reaching a intra-day high of RM4.60 yesterday with 20.16 million shares traded. This is due to the fact that Proton is looking into the possibility of a partnership with an established auto manufacturer with technological capabilities. With Khazanah's entry price of around RM8 and Proton's net tangible asset per share of RM7.62 as of end September, the offer price for Khazanah's 42.7% stake should very well be above the last closing price of RM3.61, which works out to be about RM2bil. If VW could benefit from DRB-HICOM's acquisition; this would give the German marque exclusive access to Proton's Tanjung Malim plant, accelerating its current Asean manufacturing timeline of producing 50,000 units of VW by 2018. CIMB Research motor analyst Loke Wei Wern said that a restructuring could take place, which could ultimately lead to a strategic partnership between VW and Proton. If...
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...Launching the Proton Prevé – DRIVE IT TO believe IT 10 1) Prevé – Product (Atrributes) 10 2) Prevé - Price 10 3) Prevé – Place (Distribution) 11 4) Prevé – Promotion 11 COMPANY BACKGROUND 12 PROTON Business Strategy 12 FINANCIAL INSIGHTS OF PROTON 14 Critical Success factor 15 Product 15 Price 15 Promotion 15 Place 15 Critical Success factor 16 Comparison of Prevé with other brands on the critical success factor of Prevé 16 Product 16 Price 18 Promotion 19 Place 19 PART TWO 22 SWOT Analysis 22 Strengths 22 Weaknesses 22 Opportunity 23 Threat 23 TOWS Analysis 24 Strength-Opportunities (SO) 25 Strength-Threat (ST) 25 Weaknesses-Opportunities 25 Weaknesses-Threat 25 PART THREE 27 Strategic Planning and Implementation: Short to Mid Term 27 For first time buyer; Rebate 27 Lower interest rate and zero down payment 27 Indirect Promotion 27 Preve variants :Competitive Price 27 R & D & Special Edition 27 Strategic Planning and Implementation: Long Term Strategy 27 10 years scrap program 28 Proton First than Foreign Car program 28 Proton Car Financing 28 Strategic Partnership 29 Completely Knock Down (CKD) Plant 29 APPENDICES: BROCHURES 30 References 31 List of Figures Figure 1: Photo from the Launching of Prevé Figure 2 : PROTON Company Logo Figure 3 : Critical Success Factors, Missions & Goals for Proton Figure 4: Annual export of Proton cars 1986-200911 Figure 5: Proton Automobile...
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...Proton (automobile) Proton Holdings Berhad (stylised PROTON) is a Malaysian automobile manufacturer. It is headquartered in Shah Alam, Selangor and operates an additional manufacturing plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak. The company was established in 1983 as the sole national car company until the advent of Perodua in 1993. Proton is a Malay acronym for Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sendirian Berhad. (National Automobile Company Private Limited). approved by the Cabinet in 1982, leading to the official founding of Proton on 7 May 1983. The company was initially wholly owned by the government of Malaysia through Khazanah Nasional and was headed by its founder, Dr. Mahathir. Proton approached Mitsubishi Motors between 1983 and 1984 and brokered a joint venture between both companies for the production of the first Malaysian car. The result of the collaboration was the Proton Saga, which launched on 9 July 1985.[3] It was based on the second generation 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer Fiore 4-door saloon and powered by a 1.3-litre Mitsubishi Orion 4G13 engine. The first Proton Saga to roll off the production line in Shah Alam is preserved in the Muzium Negara as a symbol of the beginning of the Malaysian automotive industry. Sales of the new Saga outstripped supply and Proton struggled to meet the growing demand, but by mid-1986 it had captured a 64% majority domestic market share in the Below 1600cc segment.[4] Later in October 1987, a hatchback variant called the Proton Saga...
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...Malaysia PROTON Holdings Berhad and Indonesia PT. Adiperkasa Citra Lestari (PT ACL) has signed Memorandum of Understanding to establish collaboration ties between both parties in relation to develop and manufacture of Indonesia National Car. (Tan, 2015) However there are business forces that affect collaboration of companies. One of the key forces is Social and Cultural in Environmental Forces, is defines as influencing mechanisms which exist within a population that guide business practices or purchasing behaviour. (BusinessDictionary.com, 2015) The reason Malaysia decided to collaborate with Indonesia is due to similar culture, such as religion, environments and language. Majority of Malaysian and Indonesian are Muslim which share similar language, hence the first obstacle has overcome as language plays an important role in business communication which also able to eliminates common mistakes and misunderstandings. Therefore, the development they are working on is more likely to carry out successful as strengthen of mutual ties in collaborating due to understanding of various cultures in both countries. The next forces is Environmental; Technological Forces. Define as changes in technology in technology which can have a significant impact on a company's processes, pricing of competition or even the obsolescence of a company's product. (Investorwords.com, 2015) Besides that, it shapes the collaborative behaviours that drive results by only making collaboration technologies...
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...Proton: Its Rise, Fall, and Future Prospects For Dato’ Haji Syed Zainal Abidin Tahir (Syed Zainal, hereafter), Managing Director of Proton, recent headlines such as “Auto Sector Faces Numerous Challenges” and “European Carmakers Zoom in”[1] were simply reminders of the challenges his company faced. Proton had been troubled by its declining share of the domestic auto market (Exhibit 1) and consequent dwindling profits and margins. Without taking into account the government’s R&D grant in 2007/2008, the company suffered three straight years of losses from 2007 to 2010. Its finances recovered a little in 2009/2010, thanks to the government’s “cash for clunkers” incentive programme, a MYR143 million (USD48 million)[2] R&D grant from the government, and some improvement in sales. However, its net profit margin barely reached 3% — very low by industry standards — and most of its performance measures lagged behind those of the industry leaders (Exhibits 2 and 3). The stock price of Proton’s listed parent, Proton Holdings Berhad (Proton Holdings Limited), had been substantially lower than its net asset value for several years (Exhibit 3). Because of its low market to book ratio and the heavy government subsidies paid to Proton, Mr. Syed Zainal was under tremendous pressure to turn around Proton’s performance. Adding further pressure, the changing institutional environment had exposed Proton’s inability to compete. Since 2005 when the government committed to reducing import tariffs...
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...GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN Term Paper : Proton Supply Chain Challenges Table of Contents 1.0 Company Background 1-4 2.0 Problem Statement 5-7 3.0 Significant of Study 8-10 4.0 Proton Supply Chain Weaknesses 11-18 5.0 Recommendation 19-29 6.0 Conclusion 30 7.0 References 31-32 1.0) Company Background First national car, Proton Saga project was formed embark from the Look East Policy. Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sendirian Berhad (PROTON) was formed in 1983 as a company of national car to manage the operation of the national car project. "The Proton Saga is more than just a quality automobile. It is a symbol of Malaysians as a dignified people" quoted by Tun Mahathir Mohammad during the launched of the first model of national car, Proton Saga in 1985. Anyhow, PROTON facing the downfall when Perusahaan Otomobile Kedua Sendirian Berhad (PERODUA) launched in 1993, producing minicars and superminis models which target the different market segments as Proton. For example in 2002, Proton become the 1st of the car supplier in Malaysia, acquired 49.43% of the market share. Anyhow, in 2006, Perodua overtake Proton as the 1st car supplier in Malaysia with 42% of market share, and Proton was 10% behind it. This trend maintain consistently until latest statistic in 2011, Perodua still become the 1st supplier in Malaysia acquired 34% of the market share while Proton maintain the 2nd place with 33% market...
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...COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING SULTAN HAJI AHMAD SHAH CAMPUS MUADZAM SHAH, PAHANG ACSB 413 CASE STUDY “PROTON –FROM SAGA TO EXORA” PREPARED BY: BIBI SHAZREENA BINTI NOORZILA AC087143 MUHAMMAD SYAFIQ RAZELIN BIN ANIS ROZIDI AC088438 NOR AIME BINTI MOHD NOR AC088220 NURAINI BINTI ABDUL AZIZ AC088484 PREPARED FOR: SIR AZWAN ABDUL RASHID COMPANY BACKGROUND PERUSAHAAN OTOMOBIL NASIONAL BERHAD or PROTON was incorporated on May 7, 1983 to manufacture, assemble and sell motor vehicles and related products, including accessories, spare parts and other components. PROTON produced Malaysia’s first car, the Proton SAGA which was commercially launched on July 9, 1985 by Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad who conceived the idea of a Malaysian car. PROTON was publicly listed on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) in 1992 and its shareholders include Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Petroliam Nasional Berhad, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Employee Provident Fund Board and other local and foreign investors. Proton Holdings Berhad, through its subsidiaries, manufactures, assembles, and sells motor vehicles and related products primarily in Malaysia. It also involves in the importation, distribution, and wholesale of motor vehicle and related parts; development and management of properties, as...
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...OVERVIEW Proton Holdings Berhad (PROTON) is a Malaysian automobile manufacturer. It is headquartered in Shah Alam, Selangor and operates an additional manufacturing plant in Tanjung Malim, Perak. The company was established in 1983 as the sole national car company following the wishes of former Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Mohammad until the advent of Perodua in 1993. Proton is a Malay acronym for Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sendirian Berhad. (National Automobile Company Private Limited). At first, parts and technology came from Mitsubishi but later on, as experience accumulated, Proton became independent even if most of the cars were still based on Mitsubishi models. Their first model which was launched in 1985 was called the Proton Saga. Soon after the first Sagas were rolling on Malaysian streets, exports started to Bangladesh (1986) and by 1987 Proton had already made 50,000 units. That same year a distribution agreement with a UK dealer was made in order to ship Sagas over to the British Isles but that would materialize only in 1989, when 150,000 units were already produced and plans for engine assembly plant were already under way, the inauguration being celebrated in 1991. A new model, the Proton Iswara was launched in 1992 and then in 1993 the Wira, a model based on the Mitsubishi Colt, which enjoyed moderate success with 220,000 units sold over 2 years. In 1994, the Proton Satria joined the model line-up and in 1996 the Proton Tiara. With thousands of models sold...
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...Abstract. The purpose of this paper is three-fold. First, it is to highlight corporate scandals that have happened in Malaysia. Second, it is to discuss some major causes of these corporate scandals; and third, it is to recommend the possible actions and preventive measures to curb these scandals. 1. Introduction In the recent years, the public and business community have been surprised with the exposure of many corporate scandals and accounting fraud by the managers of the company. It disappoints many stakeholders as after the financial crisis in 1997, many efforts have been initiated and implemented to strengthen the business control and foundation of the company. One of the important lessons learned from the financial crisis in 1997 is the weaknesses in the governance of the company such as too much power is given to a single person in managing the company, weak internal control and poor work of the directors that leads to the failure of the company. Due to this, a total regulatory and governance were embarked all over the world. Just to name a few, in the US, the Sarbanese Oxley Act was established, while in the UK the Code of Corporate Governance was extensively revised to stop all these corporate diseases from spreading and becoming a cancer for the global business community. However, all this effort has seemed fruitless as after the heavy debate and discussion and huge struggle by the regulator and market administrator, these corporate scandals are still returning...
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...1 Introduction This paper investigates the background, history, problems emerged and ways to improve of Proton cars in Malaysia. The objective of this paper is not only to find out the problems faced by Proton, but also to discuss the ways in order to improve the Proton reliability and retrieve the supporter’s heart to keep using Proton car in the automotive sector. However, in this competitive time where there are a lot of so-called competitors such as Hyundai, Toyota, and Perodua no matter foreign or local brand cars had caused the Proton car buyers to reduce significantly. This phenomenon occurred not merely because of the high quality of other cars; it also ascribed by Proton’s problems itself. This can be seen as the issues of Proton had been argued for a long time for its function problem, for example. Consequently, the Proton buyers tend to address dissatisfied with it, complains about the unreliable of Proton as well as do not support the Proton cars continuously. The production of a so-called ‘national car’- Proton has been concerned nowadays. They should improve their technology skill and service to gain back customers’ confidence. 2 Background Starting from 1979, Malaysia's Father of Modernization, Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, who was the Deputy Prime Minister at that time, suggested the idea of establishing an automotive assembling and manufacturing industry in our country. Tun Dr. Mahathir was the first person who considered...
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...CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY REPORT 2010 1 2 UMW HOLDINGS BERHAD CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY SUMMARY REPORT 2010 3 CONTENT 02 04 - 05 06 - 07 08 09 - 11 12 - 14 15 - 18 19 - 21 22 - 23 24 - 26 27 - 31 32 RATIONALE PRESIDENT'S STATEMENT UMW STRUCTURE OUR ECONOMIC FOOTPRINT AWARDS RECEIVED WORKPLACE MARKETPLACE ENVIRONMENT COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE DATA PROFILE DISCLOSURE FEEDBACK AND COMMENTS ABOUT THIS REPORT UMW’s Corporate Social Responsibility Report supplements our other publications, including the Group Annual Report, our internal staff magazine “U”, regular media releases and investor updates, as well as our Group and divisional websites. This report is also a follow-up to the Group’s maiden CSR report, launched in 2008. The report brings together the Group’s economic, social and environmental performance from 2007 to 2009. We have also included some information for 2010 which was available before the collection deadline. The report covers the entire UMW Group, and those subsidiaries that are included in Group consolidated financial statements. In the Environment section of this report, we have particularly concentrated on our Automotive Division, as it is the Group’s largest profit contributor and accounts for around 60% of our physical assets and 70% of our workforce. We have also included relevant environmental data from our other divisions, to provide a more complete picture of the Group’s environmental initiatives and performance. "Corporate Responsibility...
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