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Today, Kanban is being used widely around the world. There are a lot of businesses apply Kanban in manufacturing production to promote improvement. Kanban can create great effect in automotive industry. However, the factor that make Kanban become one of the most worthy tool to use is that it can be utilized by any industry. From software houses to clothing manufacturers, as the underlying mechanism for managing the production chain can still be used. Zara can produce products continuously by…

TASK 2 Financial Resources Volkswagen is the world's largest automaker with its scale and resources bigger than most of its competitors. The company is financially stable and robust. In line with the recommendations suggested to Volkswagen to come out of the mess that it is embroiled in, the following resources would be required:-  R & D investment (€11.5 billion) must be focused towards ICE(Internal Combustible Engines).This would include the electrification of our vehicle portfolio, an…

Innovations in technology may affect the performance of the industry and the market in the case it is favorably or unfavorably. The factors refers to research and development, technological awareness that the market own, and automation. Global positioning systems (GPS), smartphones, and online travel diaries are the example of the rising of technology factors in bicycle industry (Greaves, Fifer, Ellison, Germanos, 2010). With this technology, people will more attracted to do cycling and it will…

The Ford Mustang has been an American icon since Ford introduced it as a 2-seat concept car at the world's fair, built on the compact Ford Falcon platform in 1962. The car evolved into a 4-seater and was officially released partway through 1964 as a 1965 model. Ford’s intention with the Mustang was to fill a gap between the average commuter car and the Corvette. The Mustang inspired a new class of cars referred to as “pony cars.” Pony cars were affordable compact cars with sporty styling and an…

The distribution of automobiles within the United States depended based on specific events that were occurring at that time. Between the years of 1978 and 1982 the amount of automobiles that have been sold to Americans decreased form 12.87 million to 6.95 million.[2] Negative effects happened to the US auto industry but with the negative effect on America it became a positive result for foreign countries. Foreign vehicles began to be sold in America, which became the new thing that many…

After having purchased my Beyoncé tickets during the pre-sale opportunity and searching high and low for an outfit to the pre-historic event, my four-day weekend has arrived! I give my best friend a call immediately after my 12-hour night shift and express nothing but excitement towards the upcoming events. The conversation consists of ensemble descriptions, pep talks about drinking in moderation and even the time we planned to start the 2.5-hour process of preparation. “Who’s driving?”, she…

During the 2008 recession, a lot of industries collapsed do to the recession. The car industry was one of the many industries that collapsed during the recession. The car industry was forced to pull back the leasing deals and the other financial stimulant that led to an increase of their sale numbers for many years prior to the recession. However, the car industry is under a lot of pressure due to the record sales numbers of last year. Now the car industry faces a pivotal decision in order…

Robust mid product cycle update for Ford’s big pickup truck. For 40 consecutive years, the Ford F-150 has been the best-selling pickup truck in America. Indeed, it has also been the best-selling passenger vehicle for most of that time too, a streak that goes back 35 years. Last overhauled in 2015, the 2018 Ford F-150 reflects the next important update for this full-size pickup truck as Ford introduces new or updated gasoline and diesel engines to the model line. The 2018 F-150 officially…

Introduction and situational analysis In August 1970 Ford introduced the Pinto. According to Mark Dowie; “Iacocca argued forcefully that Volkswagen and the Japanese were going to capture the entire American subcompact market unless Ford put out its alternative to the VW Beetle (Dowie p.1) So to keep up with the Japanese; Iacocca ordered the designed of the Pinto. He did not want to wait he wanted the cars ready in 1971. Since the engineer was on a short deadline, some of the cars parts were made…

1.0 Introduction The proton company is the one of Malaysian automobile manufacturer that was established in 1983, it’s headquartered in Shah Alam, Selangor, with a manufacturing plant. Proton is the only car producer of Malaysia up to the establishment its competitors. PROTON is incapable to lead optimistic response in their customers every side if head and heart of that customers. PROTON still has wonderful prospective and capability to achieve superior in contribution for its customers…