Essays on Automobile

A list of web sites visited

Saab Automobile Shortens the Supply Chain for Dealer Parts Replenishment with Internet-Enabled Technology
http://www.in.capgemini.com/resources/successstories/saab_automobile_shortens_the_supply_chain_for_dealer_parts_replenishment_with_internetenabled_technology/

National Electric Vehicle Sweden

http://www.saabcars.com/en/the-company/about/

BBC top gear

www.topgear.com/uk/tags/saab

Category Archives: Saab Advertising

http://elevencreative.wordpress.com/category/saab-advertising/

Saab's supply chain solutions story Part Two

http://www.supplychaindigital.com/global_logistics/saabs-supply-chain-solutions-story-part-two

Websites overview

These websites are among the websites that contain information about the Saab Automobiles. They are used in this paper to reveal the current and emerging trend that involves the business, and also provide ads about the company’s product.

Customer base

The customer base of the Saab Automobile in Europe and china can be defined as need-based customers. The need-base customers are those that attach a particular intention to purchase the Saab's products. Despite many competitive automobile companies in Europe and China, Saab Continue reading...

Since the early years, the automobile industry had experienced many changes, especially technologically and mode of production. In 1895, there were only four registered vehicles in America. However, due to technological advancement the number has increased tremendously to 250 million vehicles. These include SUVs, trucks and cars. The existing main automobile companies in the American Society include General Motors, Olds Motor Company, Ford, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Stanly Steamer, Oakland Motor Car, and Pierce Arrow among others (ABR Staff Writer). The Ford Motor Company is among the flourishing companies and participator of the establishment and development of automobile in America.
While Continue reading...

Mercedes Bens is a global automobile company dealing in different types of automobiles ranging from bicycles, motor bicycles, personal vehicles, and organizational vehicles to sports cars. Mercedes Benz operates in many countries and it mainly sells through business demand policies. The organizational beliefs in the company essentially place the company in the global business scenario because of their universal nature. However, most of the organizational beliefs rest with the people dealing with marketing and sales. The company deals in production and sales of automobiles to various people and organizations worldwide. The organizational structure of the company mainly relies on Continue reading...

Toyota is one of the top automobile industries in the world. The continued recall of its cars in the market has tremendously affected the company’s image and consumer confidence. The company has to undertake serious stems and move quickly in regaining consumer confidence. Responding aggressively to the problem is essential in regaining customer confidence. Some of the problems to respond to include brake system glitch and sticky accelerator pedals. Toyota will regain customer confidence by responding promptly to complain of the customers, regardless of whether the problem is corrected or not. Toyota must own the problem so that Continue reading...

Introduction

The automobile industry in the US is one of the largest in the world. The history of the automobile industry dates back to the 1890’s. Since its start it has undergone massive evolution to become the largest in the world. This is attributed to the large size of market available domestically. It is also successful due to the use of mass production. Until 1980, the U.S. was the largest producer of automobiles. It was dethroned by Japan in 1980. This was followed by the subsequent overtaking by the Chinese automobile industry in 2008 though this is greatly attributed Continue reading...

In the automobile industry, having a competitive edge helps a company outshine others in the market. Companies in this sector specialize on producing products that target a specific market segment (Chan, Chan & Jain, 2012). In the automobile industry, Mercedes Benz and Toyota lead in product differentiation and product quality due to the variety of products that they give in the market and the market orientation of their products. The two companies thrive because of their high differentiation levels in their products and the marketing strategies. Producing products that meet customers’ needs also helps the two companies in enhancing demand Continue reading...

Toyota Motor Company (TMC) Vs General Motors (GM) Business Strategies: An Introduction

With the advent of the worldwide economic slump, the automobile sales dropped sharply, causing automobile manufacturers a lot of financial strain. All automobile companies have been much impacted, with the major companies reporting major losses in the last few years. This impacts all the automobile manufacturers comprising of the automobile giants like the General Motors (GM) as well as Toyota Motor Company (TMC).
Comparing both the companies i.e. GM and Toyota, it is noted that they lost considerable sales working independently and had to modify themselves in line with these unanticipated conditions. Particularly, the General Motor’s liquidity dropped Continue reading...

Instruction

Oil is essential for the survival of an automobile since it lubricates the moving parts to avoid wear and tear. Oil also transfers heat from the combustion cycle, holds all by products, and sends them to the oil filter. When considering changing the lubricant of an automobile it is best to choose between crude and synthetic oil. The local auto parts house has many lubricant,  some of which are synthetic oils. The production of synthetic oils takes place in the laboratory (Naikan and Kapur 187). This oil applies high-tech refining and has contaminants in the oil that can damage Continue reading...

What Is Meant By A Distribution Strategy?

A distribution strategy refers to the availability of a product internationally in a selected region by the marketer. The intensity level for such distribution depends upon some factors which include capacity for production, promotion and pricing policies, target market size and the frequency by which the product is being used by the end user. The choice of a distribution strategy will also depend on how perishable or non-perishable the product is. There are three types of these strategies (Chand, 2012). They have been discussed below briefly:

Intensive Distribution

Intensive distribution provides coverage to the complete market by using all accessible outlets. Continue reading...

Industry Analysis

There are 13 automotive multinationals in the United States, which produce around 6 million vehicles annually. In global market, China tops the list of countries by crossing 13.8 million units in the year 2009 leaving North America behind. The changing rules, regulations, and laws related to the automotive industry have modified the working of the industry. New products are being introduced due the laws on emission of gases.
Technology has advanced and so has the consumer demand regarding automobiles as the industry has witnessed an overall growth in the demand of advanced automobiles. The industry has become the largest Continue reading...

Introduction:

Operations management is not about differentiating different functions or aspects; rather it is about integrating the various aspects of an operation so that the energy created is higher. It should thus be guaranteed that the various parts of an operation come together to create the synergy that is required for the success of the operations. So, if I were the operations manager in charge of a company’s operations performance, I would emphasize on all the five performance objectives. That is, I would make sure that all the objectives; quality, speed, dependability, flexibility and cost, are integrated in a Continue reading...

What is the advantage of Darden each supply chain?

The Four supply chains discussed in Darden’s case are:
- Central distribution for small ware
- Fresh food
- Dry food
- World sea food
Darden uses four supply chains to reduce cost, gain competitive advantage and increase responsiveness to the customer requirements. The small ware supply chain is a distributor direct from the headquarters of the company to ensure that the best quality utensils are shipped to every restaurant. The restaurant has 11 different distribution centers throughout the country to provide quick delivery to each restaurant and manage quick response rate of customers. Darden has a fresh Continue reading...

INTRODUCTION

When we think of our fast-paced society with its short deadlines, fast food, and the need to be in two places at once, it is no wonder that Americans are constantly stressed. However, when we look at all of the technological and scientific innovations that have truly changed the American paradigm and facilitates this modern lifestyle that we covet; the automobile is one of the first on the list. Regardless of what you call it, vehicle, ride, wheels, or car, the automobile has played a huge role in the development of the society we live in today. From where Continue reading...

Decay of the US Motor City and its current status

*Title footnote: Name, address, and email address for the corresponding author; acknowledgements, credits and research grant information
Cities are often considered the heart of every great nation or province as it is the center for politics, economic and social development. Many cities were made to commemorate the historical significance of the location, while others were established to mark the changes that has originated from the location. People would often flock these cities in order to conduct business or sometimes, settle for their families. However, in recent years, there is a growing concern rising around the globe regarding cities which Continue reading...

1294 Main Street

San Francisco, California

Ford Motor Company
Attn: Mark Fields
4186 American Road

Dearborn, Michigan

Dear Mr. Mark Fields,
I have been recently studied your company’s corporate social responsibility program focused on environmental sustainability practices, with the purpose on reducing the impact of the automotive use on the water, land, air, humans’ lives, fauna and flora. I am happy to see that Ford is an ambassador of the environmental sustainability, already approaching green technologies and scientific efforts for reducing the greenhouse emissions and other forms of pollution that affect the environment.
As a concerned citizen, an informed environmentalist client, and a Continue reading...

The Roaring Twenties refers to the period after the First World War between 1920 to 1929. The main characteristics of this period were economic developments such as growth of the consumer society as well as cultural developments among African American and women.
After an initial recession due to the effects of World War 1, American industries modernized, there was massive electrification, and the industrial sector expanded greatly. Unemployment declined to 3% and between 1922 and 1929, the Gross National Product (GNP) grew by 43%. Consumer incomes grew rapidly and fueled consumption. Manufacturers of new products such as radios, automobiles, Continue reading...

Abstract

Cars have always played an important role in the course of human development. In the past, man had a vision to introduce an invention to transport people along long distances. To turn the vision of a self-propelling automobile into reality, it took the development of a reliable combustion engine that operated on liquid fuel. In 1672, the first steam-powered vehicle as a toy for the Chinese emperor was built by Ferdinand Verbiest, a member of a Jesuit mission in China. As the automobile industry grew, so did the rate of environmental pollution. Car engines are considered to be the Continue reading...

Production processes have been revolutionized by technology. This is because technology has shaped the way products, processes and goods are produced. Technology has enabled people to simulate designs of very complex engines, aircraft models, combustion components and control centers of large ships. Though very complicated, such processes have been understood by carrying out an analysis of the product’s commodity chain. This helps in understanding the production and development of the product. Commodity chain refers to a chain of activities that consist of the labor and production activities, aimed at producing a finished product (Bair 2). These key areas Continue reading...

This is an American automobile that is a product of the Ford Motor Company, which was introduced in 1964(Holsten et al. 32). Ever since it was launched, the Mustang has witnessed a number of transformations. To date, the Mustang takes the credit for the role it played in inspiring designs such as Ford Capri and Toyota Celica. The American culture should support this product for the fact that it introduces great quality to driving and represents value for money spent.
The Ford Company is recognized for producing flashy cars which are among the best in the market to Continue reading...

Background

BMW was awarded the 'Outstanding Corporate Innovator (OCI) award in 2002 as a result of outstanding and innovative growth strategies. “This award was the culmination of continuous innovation, product development and brand loyalty exhibited and the company “(Oswald, 2002). This award came as a major milestone for the company that had been on an innovation and growth strategy to further its overall company long term objectives. Most industry observers expected that such an award would further assist the company reposition itself as a leading player in the automobile industry. However, this global recognition was not without its challenges that Continue reading...

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“Sociotechnical” is a term that was derived by scholars of England at the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations. The Tavistock initial purpose was to merge the social and psychological sciences together so that the society could be benefited which was damaged and destroyed by the Second World War. At that time, Tavistock Institute was consisted of researchers, scholars, therapists and a large number of consultants who were involved in formulating and inventing techniques and that could prove helpful to restore war-effected soldiers. After this, some of the Tavistock researchers started believing that these techniques could be utilized Continue reading...

Introduction

BMW is a German company that deals with automobiles and motorcycles manufacturing and production, with its headquarters in Munich. BMW is ranked among the top three luxury car producers and manufactures in Germany. BMW has a footprint all over the world, and it is among the best-selling luxury automakers in the whole world. BMW continues to revolutionize its products and maintain a competitive edge over its competitors. The customer is at the heart of any production company, and this is not different at BMW. Every model it produces is designed to meet the needs of a specific or target Continue reading...

Introduction

The depletion of fossil fuels and the increased levels of vehicular that are being expressed across the world made the automobile companies to look for alternatives to the conventional internal combustible engines that run on petrol and diesel. One of the most important inventions in the field of automobile history is the hybrid engine technology. Hybrid cars combine the conventional petrol powered engines with the electric motors. A small petrol engine that is fit inside a hybrid car operates a dynamo that produces electricity (Barett nd). The electricity that produced will be in turn utilized for running the electric Continue reading...

Technological advancement as made the world to be a fully dynamic place where the sunrise marks the beginning of another tireless journey to invention, discoveries and innovations. As we are speaking, there are people who are working round the clock so as to come up with something that would change the world. Who is this person working round the clock and what is he/ she working on? Is his work going to bring a change in the transport sector? If so, how is the recovery going to be received, satisfy and fulfil its sole purpose? This are some of Continue reading...

Abstract

The use of thermistors started when the scientists discovered that metals have a semiconductor property. The inventor of the first operating thermistor is Samuel Ruben. Thermistors are resistors which could vary their resistance with the change of temperature. The industry of thermistor rapidly increases due to its reliability and low price. Then, its uses became wider as more and more devices are installed by the thermistors. As the technology progresses, the use of thermistors in any devices and instruments also developed (Ametherm, np).

History

In 1833, Michael Faraday discovered that silver sulfide (Ag2S) has a semiconductor property. He observed it Continue reading...

Throughout history, man has created several inventions of different shapes and sizes to cater to specific activities in any given moment. Some inventions were directed to people, animals and plants, others were meant for research while a few were made to inflict damage. While inventions were done left and right each year, only a select few have managed to remain in constant development today. One of these continually improved sectors is the field of transportation as people needed means to transport goods and produce and at the same time, transport people to various locations in the country or the Continue reading...

Abstract

Strategic Planning is very much important from the business perspective, as it helps in determining the objectives of the organization. It further helps in laying out a plan to achieve those objectives. But, for determining such strategies, there are certain parameters that need to be taken into consideration. Porter’s five forces help us to determine the environmental factors that could impact the given business. There are five such parameters on the basis of which we could plan our strategies within the organization. These include the buyer power, the supplier power, the threat of substitutes, barriers to entry, and Continue reading...

Abstract

Motorsports or motorsport which involves motorized vehicles is considered fun on wheels. However, the sport is more than meets the eye. Motorsport and hill climbing are the riskiest pursuits, and require the highest degree of courage and conviction to pursue this sport. This paper defined and described motorsports, and dwelled at length on the developmental history of motorsports, particularly auto racing or car racing. Starting from the manufacture of the first gasoline-fueled automobiles, and first organized contest on 28th April 1887, every stage of development such as the period up to 1950, and thereafter till date has been included. Continue reading...

Drag racing refers to a form of motor racing where automobiles and motorcycles prepared for the task, two at a time, to cross the finish line first. The race uses a short and straight strip from start, over a measured distance. The most frequently used distance includes the quarter mile range of Nitro methane powered vehicles. The competitors use electronic timing and speed sensing systems to record race results. The origin of drag racing could have started on the dry lake bed. Racers congregated since the early 1930s and raced at speeds of up to 100 mph.
In the Continue reading...

Introduction

The contents of automobile ads in the past sixty years reflect the changes in society. Companies make huge investments, utilize sophisticated technologies, and make use of very persuasive language to market existing products (Green, 2012). In the automobile industry, advertising is a key strategy to promote and sell cars, trucks, and accessories. According to Georgano (2013) “the advertising industry and the automobile grew up side by side and each was a major stimulus to the other” (para 1). For the past sixty years, there have been changes in automobile ads, not only in the contents but also in their Continue reading...

Importing of goods and services has been the norm in international business due to the fact that various regions cannot produce various goods or lack the required resources. Importation requires establishment of agreements with international producers in accordance with national and international regulations and trade covenants. Similarly, losses on low consumption and high cost production could lead to greater transfer on income within the society from consumers to producers (Bouët and Laborde, 2012). In the importation of automobile industry, there are various factors that should be considered. These factors range from the organization of inputs such as labor Continue reading...

Business Memo

Re: OIS operations project
An operations tour to any one of the departments of a manufacturing/marketing firm helps us to understand the workings of the department. With the automobile industry filled with a lot of competition, it was interesting to see how a small car unit manages to keep productivity cost and sales, to go very well together.

Operations Tour

Though there were many departments to choose from, I choose the production unit, since the main happenings of an industry is here. (Though, they assured me that each unit has their own importance, and how one unit is completely interdependent on Continue reading...

Time of Class:

Marinetti F. T., Reading Response
The futurist manifesto highlights the key ideas behind the futurist movement which Filippo Marinetti the writer is the initiator. In his manifesto he describes old versus new and personifies various places and machines. He portrays his disgust for old places and methods of doing things by leading a revolution to be guided by the futurist manifesto. He inspires the young to quit old methods and employ a futuristic approach as described in the manifesto.
Thesis statement: “For the dying, for invalids and for prisoners it may be all right. It is, perhaps, some sort Continue reading...

The industry in this case is one that involves the car or vehicle industry. The structure is mainly based on international diversification and stiff competition. There are several key players, all of whom target the same world market. The company under scrutiny is Hyundai and its highs and lows in the vehicle manufacturing industry. The structure of the industry is one with many market players, sufficient government intervention and regulation. It is also characterized by cross-relations between the competing firms with some firms purchasing large percentages of the competitors’ shares just to increase its market share and general control Continue reading...

The types of vehicle technologies that are out there today continue to confuse and multiply. Since the early 20th century, gasoline-powered automobiles have been quite popular, but in recent years an alternative emerged in the form of hybrid cars, which are more cost efficient and environmentally sound. From the 2011 alone, there are over forty different models of hybrid cars that are competing eagerly for U.S. market share, which includes not only compacts, but hybrid crossovers, pickup trucks, sedans and SUVs.
Hybrid vehicles basically have an engine that is a combination of the internal combustion engine of gasoline automobiles Continue reading...

PROBLEMYou are Cesar Gutiérrez, a claims adjuster for Statewide Insurance. Your job requires you to investigate automobile accident claims, negotiate settlements, and authorize payments. Customers are already distressed, of course, over their accidents and possible physical injury. The last thing they need is a delay in settling their insurance claims and getting their vehicles repaired.Because you travel the entire eastern half of your state to physically examine the damaged vehicles and talk with those involved, you constantly have to search maps and the Internet for directions to out-of-the-way places.
It occurs to you that you could be more Continue reading...

Systems and design perspective

Improving systems and design in an organization is the most important and effective measure that is established to achieve the success of the company. When recommending the improvement of the systems and design, the Board of Director’s main idea was to enhance effectiveness in the daily operations of the automobile company. The two types of the systems that should be put into consideration include the physical system or an abstract system. The physical system involves tangible entities that may be dynamic or static in operation, such as computer systems (Schlickman, p.76). On the other hand, abstract systems are Continue reading...

2012 marked the first time in history that about 60 million cars were manufactured in the course of a single year. An average of 165,000 new cars were produced on a daily basis which is an amazing feat considering that the automobile industry suffered a 9% decline in the year 2009 because of the international financial crisis of 2008. The word “car” in this context deals exclusively with passenger cars, which can be defined as motor vehicles possessing a minimum of four wheels, used for the purpose of transport of passengers. Passenger cars do not have more than Continue reading...

Telephone service:

The quality of services is difficult to measure because it is not based on the physical attributes (Apte, Maglaras, and Pinedo, 2008; Schroeder, Goldstein, and Rungtusanatham, 2012). The performance of a service can only be measured by the response of customer about the service. In the evaluation of telephone service quality the customers are the main evaluator of the service because it is a real time action. The quality of telephone service can be measured by the evaluation of the following factors:
- Clarity of voice while telephone call.
- Distortion in call.
- The time taken to reach Continue reading...

First "Coca-Cola" advertisement

When reviewing the first advertisement about "Coca-Cola", the obvious purpose of this is to advertise a world famous beverage, that looks so refreshing and tasty in the middle of practically nowhere. The main idea of this commercial is to show how desirable a drink can be to people in the middle of a place, with no water closer, than in 50 miles. Also, there is an interesting feature, that I could not miss. The drawing of cowboys on the right side, standing next to a bus full of cheerleaders, clearly sends us a message about a connection between the Continue reading...