Advances in Metal Forming Research at the Center for Precision Forming - Industry/University Cooperation – T. Altan, P. Sartkulvanich, N. Kardes The Center for Precision Forming (CPF), The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA Abstract The demand for application for lightweight materials such as Ultra/Advanced High Strength Steels (U/AHSS), aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys and boron steels in automotive industry is increasing to reduce vehicle weight and increase crash performance. The use
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Newest trends in robotic Emergence of New International Players * Robotics mostly from Japan, United States, and a few European countries * New international players are emerging * China is making significant investments in robotics. Chinese manufacturers are currently leading the world in terms of procurement of new industrial robots. They are also developing their own low-cost industrial robots * South Korea leads the world in terms of robots deployed per 10,000 workers (recently
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The case of Toyota recall By Daniel Opoku Abstract Purpose: the main purpose of this study is to find out about the recalls of Toyota vehicles which lead to the death of some innocent lives. The recall was due to unintended acceleration. Toyota ultimately recalled millions of its cars for floor mat issues, brake problems and "sticky" gas pedals. Methodology: Data was collected online, by the help of some selected search engines. Information was collected from Toyota’s national website as well
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The case of Toyota recall By Daniel Opoku Abstract Purpose: the main purpose of this study is to find out about the recalls of Toyota vehicles which lead to the death of some innocent lives. The recall was due to unintended acceleration. Toyota ultimately recalled millions of its cars for floor mat issues, brake problems and "sticky" gas pedals. Methodology: Data was collected online, by the help of some selected search engines. Information was collected from Toyota’s national website as well
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aid managerial decision-making. We will start with a study of traditional cost systems still in widespread use today. Next, we will examine the problems associated with these systems in today’s business environment. Through the use of readings and cases, we will discuss situations in which the traditional systems provide seriously flawed or excessively costly product cost information. We will then look
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but everyone uses it. Many cars are equipped with GPS systems. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a U.S. space-based radio-navigation system that provides reliable positioning, navigation, and timing services to civilian users on a continuous worldwide basis -- freely available to all. For anyone with a GPS receiver, the system will provide location and time. GPS provides accurate location and time information for an unlimited number of people in all weather, day and night, anywhere in the world
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Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. is a Taiwanese multinational electronics contract manufacturing company. It is the world's largest electronics contractor manufacturer, and the third-largest information technology company by revenue (Foxconn, 2014). Foxconn Technology Group is a high-tech enterprise which was set up in mainland China by Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. Foxconn, the largest private employer in China, is a contract manufacturer who deals with electronics and information technology
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decrease in late 2002 and was generally expected to remain flat for 2003. Thus, the bearings industry appeared to be in a cyclical trough from which many analysts predicted a more widespread recovery in 2003 of about 2% to 3% growth. Bearings worldwide were doing significantly better. Orders had increased
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FOXCONN ANALYSIS A startling 17 young workers attempted or committed suicide at the Foxconn production facilities in China between January and August 2010 attracted worldwide attention. This article looks at the historical development of Foxconn Technology Group as a case to reveal the advent of rapid capital expansion in China and its impacts on Chinese workers’ lives. It also provides an account on the social and political origins of the advent of monopoly capital in China through a detailed study
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Abstract This case study provides an excellent example of the importance of business strategy. It demonstrates how the correct corporate strategy can provide prosperity for a company while a poor strategy can result in dire consequences. The study also highlights how factors such as company size, economic conditions, competition, and corporate culture influence the development and the ultimate success of the business strategy. AMP Incorporated was used as the basis for this case study. AMP Incorporated
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