rP os t Sw W12079 STRATEGIC SOURCING AT WHIRLPOOL CHINA: FINDING THE IDEAL SUPPLIER op yo Dr. Martin Lockstrom, Thomas E. Callarman and Shengrong Zhang wrote this case solely to provide material for class discussion. The authors do not intend to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a managerial situation. The authors may have disguised certain names and other identifying information to protect confidentiality. Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation prohibits
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& A) Systems Team A Business Systems – BSA/310 May 13, 2013 Current Challenges Riordan Manufacturing is using different business systems throughout their branches. These different systems are causing difficulties, which produces errors in reporting and argument between these branches. San Jose has a license for a fully integrated Windows system without application source code. Michigan has a vendor software application that is no longer supported due to the vendor no longer being in
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project. Infrastructure deterioration issues will determine any cause for concern related to traffic congestion, building code violations and the reassessments of bridges and roadways. Conversion concerns related to loss of open space on the Lake Michigan shoreline, and the parcelization of our surrounding forests will be discussed. Environmental Pollution Review The city of Muskegon has experienced, as you all know an unexpected growth in population. This increase in population can result
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case 1-428-582 April 9, 2008 Chery Automobile: Vying for a Piece of the American Pie On the 4th of July 2007, while many Americans were attending Independence Day parades and patriotically celebrating the birth of their nation with family and friends, Yin Tongyao, president and chairman of Chery Automobile Company, was rejoicing over a historical deal he had just struck with the Chrysler LLC. The agreement, ratified at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, was the first of its kind
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General Motors Company (GM), the American multinational corporation, is one of the world’s largest car and truck manufactures. Founded in Michigan as a holding company for McLaughlin Car Company of Canada Limited and Buick, and then controlled by William C. Durant. GM has been in business since 1908. The company designs, builds, markets, distributes vehicles, vehicle parts, and sells financial services. From 1931 through 2007, it has been the global industry leader in sales. With its international
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18 MANUFACTURING not Just a cog in the wheel manuFacturing excellence is increasingly guiDeD By the usage oF aDvanceD analytical tools that also equip Firms to Deal with challenges relateD to innovations, green practices anD regulatory compliance N S Bala Senior Vice President, Manufacturing & Hi-Tech Globally, manufacturing has become a key talking point in government and industry circles in view of its critical role in GDP growth and sustainable development strategies. However, the sector’s
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Corporate Compliance Plan for Riordian Riordian Manufacturing Inc. makes plastic products through the process of plastic injection molding. The main industries that use Riordian products are automotive parts manufactures, aircraft manufactures, aero space manufactures, beverage manufactures, and home appliance manufactures. The company’s annual revenues are $46 million. The company employs 550 people throughout three plants located in Georgia, Michigan, and China. Research and development is done
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five functions of managers: planning, organizing, commanding, coordinating, and controlling. (True; moderate; p. 32) 7. The most important contribution to the field of organizational behavior came from studies conducted by the University of Michigan. (False; moderate; p. 37) 8. The primary issue that motivated Taylor to create a more scientific approach to management was worker satisfaction. (False; moderate; p. 30-31) 9. The symbolic view of management impact is useful in explaining
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MARKETING STRATEGY OF DOMINOS PIZZA SUBMITTED BY HEMANTA DAS ROLL- F-028 SUBMITTED TO PROF. AJAY PANDIT 1 COMPANY PROFILE DOMINO’S PIZZA Domino's Pizza is an international fast food pizza delivery corporation. It was founded by Tom Monaghan. There are currently about 8,500 corporate and franchised stores in 55 countries, including all 50 US states. It was the second-largest pizza chain behind Pizza Hut in the United States. In 1967, the first Domino's Pizza franchise store opened in Ypsilanti
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Objective of The Report: The BBA Program under the department of finance offers a course named “Management (F-108)” which requires submitting a report on a specific topic determined by the course instructor. The report under the headline ‘Whirlpool Corporation’ has been prepared towards the purpose. Objective of the report: There are several objectives to conduct the study which are: To Provide an overall information about the whirlpool company To provide the position in the BCG Matrix To analyze
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