...groups, (Refer Exhibit I), the merger was completed on November 12, 1998. The merger resulted in a large automobile company, ranked third5 in the world in terms of revenues, market capitalization and earnings, and fifth6 in the number of units (passenger-cars and commercial vehicles combined) sold. DCX generated revenues of $155.3 billion and sold 4 million cars and trucks in 1998. Schrempp and Eaton jointly led the merged entity, as co-chairmen and co-CEOs. | | DCX sources were confident that the new company was well poised to exploit the growth opportunities offered by the global automotive market in terms of geographical and product segment coverage. (Refer Exhibit II for Daimler Benz and Chrysler's product ranges) | However, analysts felt that to make the merger a success, several important issues needed to be addressed. The most significant of these was organizational culture. German and American styles of management differed sharply. A cultural clash would be a major hurdle to the realization of the synergies identified before the merger. To minimize this clash of cultures, Schrempp decided to allow both groups to maintain their existing cultures. The former Chrysler group was given autonomy to manufacture mass-market cars and trucks, while the Germans continued to build luxury Mercedes. However, analysts felt that this strategy wouldn't last long. When Chrysler performed badly in...
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...problem 2.3 Research Methodology Section (3) 3.1 Data Collection 3.2 Data Analysis 3.3 SWOT? Strategy Develop Method? Chapter (1) 1.1 Problem Statement Japan’s Toyota used car brands are leading in Myanmar’s niche luxury car market with an 81 percent share compared with Western and South Korean luxury models. Luxury Mercedes Benz is facing to struggle against Japanese dominance in the niche car market. Out of Toyota’s 81 percent share, models Mark II and Mark X lead the pack, with 22 percent and 16 percent respectively. Currently Germany’s Mercedes-Benz and BMW brands are standing at 2 percent, and South Korea’s Hyundai and KIA brands at 1 percent. 1.2 Company Background Cycle & Carriage Automobile Myanmar (CCAM) Company Ltd., Incorporated in June-2013, Cycle & Carriage Automobile Myanmar (CCAM) Company Ltd., a joint venture between the Automobile Alliance Co., Ltd (AA) and Singapore’s Jardine Cycle & Carriage Group (JC&C), is one of the companies that have received a “brand-new car showroom license”, and has secured the distribution rights to Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, Fuso commercial vehicles, Evo Bus buses, a China brand Changan and Mazda passenger cars for Myanmar....
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...1.0 CASE BACKGROUND DaimlerChrysler AG was two huge automotive companies that were merged together and become fifth largest automaker and the third largest in sales. These two different companies come with a lot of differences such as countries, the cultural issues, the creative styling and product development and more. After the merger, appeared some major problem that hardly fixed by both of the company and yet there were some issues that occur after the integration until Tom Stallkamp wonder if the merger should be continue. 2.0 ISSUES The merger between the companies faced problems that mostly related to the cultural differences, the management of the companies, communications and misunderstanding in a lot of aspects. Besides that, is the merger between these two massive companies is the best strategies? 3.0 TOOL USED CAGE analysis is used in this problem solving. CULTURE Different personalities appeared because basically, after the recent aggressive change The Board of Management, Daimler can be said as a assertive and committed company where totally unlike Chrysler that tend to be little less rigid and sometimes can be flexible and go off on tangents. Their working lifestyle also showed obviously different for Daimler which they embraced formality and hierarchy while Chrysler favored open collars, and free-form discussion. There were also language barriers that happened between the affiliations when practically all the German executives spoke English while...
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...1. Market 1. Market Size |‘000 |2006 |2007 |2008 |2009 |2010 |% Growth | |Babies/ Infants (0 – 2 years) |141 |144 |150 |152 |152 |7.6 | |Kids ( 3 – 8 years ) |333 |334 |343 |343 |335 |0.7 | |Teenagers (9 – 12 years) |252 |256 |259 |258 |257 |1.8 | |Teens (13 – 19 years) |436 |464 |486 |490 |492 |12.7 | |People in their twenties |592 |610 |654 |686 |700 |18.3 | |People in their thirties |737 |761 |794 |817 |833 |13.0 | |Middle-Aged Adults (40 – 64 years) |1,542 |1,628 |1,735 |1,799 |1,853 |20.1 | |Older Population |368 |391 |418 |443 |455 |23.9 | Table 1.1a Consumer Segmentation: 2006 - 2010 According to the Social National statistic Euromonitor International, Singaporeans...
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...IM MAPPING CONSUMER DIGITAL JOURNEY Name of Student Course title Date of Submission Introduction Mercedes Benz is a subsidiary company that manufactures automobiles with its headquarters based in Germany. Its main manufacturer is the Daimler AG located in Germany while other sales/assemblage divisions are in various parts of the world. The firm manufactures vehicles that go by the same name, “Mercedes-Benz.” They are mainly luxury vehicles and they include: “Sedans, Coupes, SUVs & Wagons, Convertibles & Roadsters, Hybrid & Electric cars, trucks, coaches and buses”[1]. Mercedes-Benz has a strong presence in the motor industry based on its diversity of production. Its vehicles have state-of-the-art luxury gear with impeccable customer service. The targeted customer base for this brand includes the middle and the high class due to the vehicles’ luxurious nature. 1. Purchase Process: The following are the steps for purchasing a new Mercedes Benz type of vehicle a. Research on model Mercedes-Benz always encourages its customers to research about the car models before they make the purchase. This can be done in person, by visiting the car outlets or doing it online. In order to purchase a Mercedes-Benz car model, a customer is required to select the model of choice from a preferred dealer-outlet after agreeing on the qualities. Dealers are found in various collision centers that are certified by the brand. Alternatively...
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...Background of Mercedes Benz In 1885 the townspeople of Cannstatt, Germany, were startled to see Paul Daimler, son of Gottlieb Daimler, roll away from No.14 Taubenheimstrasse on a wooden-spoked two-wheeler powered by a fraction of a horsepower four-cycle internal combustion engine. That belt driven motorcycle (actually a four-wheeler as it had two eight-inch diameter outrigger wheels to keep it stable when at a standstill) was the forerunner of all automobiles. Gottlieb Daimler was the first man to harness with any true degree of success a combustion engine into a road vehicle. Granted there were horseless vehicle predecessors to Daimler's motorcycle but Daimler's was the first recognized internal combustion vehicle and the first to incorporate a practical transmission system. Shortly after Daimler applied for his combustion motor patent, Carl Benz of Mannheim, Germany was granted a German patent covering a three-wheel motor car he constructed in 1844. This single cylinder, 3/4 hp, benzene fueled motor car had a combination of belts, chains and gears to transmit power to the rubber tired rear wheels but no gear change was possible. Daimler's first four-wheeler, a Victoria-type motor driven carriage, was built in 1886. By 1890 demands for Daimler's engine made expansion necessary and a corporation was formed, the Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft. or Daimler Motor Company as it was known in English. Benz, with several associates formed another corporation, Benz & Company, at Mannheim...
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...consumers. Secondly, this report will explain and discuss about the marketing strategies adopted by two famous car manufacturers Mercedes and BMW and how they were able to influence consumers using different internal and external factors. After comparing both the companies and their strategies, a conclusion would be derived that which was more successful. 1. Introduction: 2.1 Purpose: The purpose of this report is to analyse the internal and external factors that influences consumer buying behaviour and how Mercedes benz and BMW uses these in their advertisements. 2.2 Background: Mercedes Benz and BMW(Bayerische Motoren Werke) are the two big players and most famous car manufacturing companies and are the biggest competitors of each other. Both the organisations manufacture high end luxury and sports cars. BMW and Mercedes Benz both are German luxury automobile manufacturing companies. BMW was founded in 1916 and Mercedes Benz got patented in 1886, 2.3 Scope: This report covers the detailed theoretical explanation of the internal and external factors that influences purchasing decisions of buyers. 2.4 Methodology: The data for the report has been collected by detailed research through the journals and eBooks and writings of the famous...
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...exportation of goods or services. The Emirates Motor Company has for many years engaged in the importation of Mercedes Benz from Germany into the UAE. One of the major challenges that the organization has suffered is lack of sufficient funding. As such, the organization has not been in a position to fully exploit the UAE market. The company also has to deal with high cost of operations. Importation activities require firms to pay for shipping and loading charges for the goods. The importer also has to incur insurance charges. The costs result in an increase in the cost of commodities making them undesirable to customers. Delays in payment also make it difficult for the company to replenish its stock. Outline 1. Executive Summary 2. Introduction 3. Literature Review a) An Overview of the Emirates Motor Company’s Import Business b) History of Importation of Mercedes Benz Automobiles from Germany to the UAE c) External Analysis of the World Automobile Industry d) External Analysis of the Trade between the UAE and Germany in Automobiles e) Internal Analysis of the Emirates Motor Company (EMC) 4. Methodology 5. Results 6. Discussion Challenges Facing Mercedes Benz UAE in the Export of Cars to Iran Introduction Mercedes Benz is a Germany based manufacturer of automobiles. It is a division of Daimler AG. Mercedes Benz as a brand engages in the manufacture of a wide variety of automobiles which range from...
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...Alcorn as their first design engineer. Al Alcorn produces an arcade version of the Magnavox Odyssey’s Tennis game, which became Pong. In Japanese when a prediction comes true or when someone wins the lottery the word “Atari” is used. A project came up to design a successor to the 2600 started as soon as the system shipped. The original development team estimated that the 2600 had a lifespan of about 3 years, so they decided to build the most powerful machine they could, given that time frame. Mid-way through that time-frame, the home computer revolution was taking off, so the new machines were adapted, with the addition of a keyboard and various inputs, to produce the Atari 800, and its smaller version, the 400. Even though a variety of issues made them less attractive than the Apple 2 for some users, the new machines had some success when they became available in quantity in 1980. The Atari 5200 was released in 1982, based on the 400 and 800 models, but without a keyboard. Atari Inc. achieved its...
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...Revenue1 Editing and design SLau Konzepte & Kommunikation (consulting/editing) TEAMKOM Kommunikation&Design (design) Netfederation GmbH (interactive online report) Photography Bildarchiv Daimler AG, Fotolia (icons p. 18/19) Production l in millions of € 8,116 10,139 10,179 j in millions of € 6,830 8,720 7,290 l Total vehicle sales in millions 2.2 2.35 2.55 j 1,451,569 1,565,563 1,722,561 j Unit sales of Daimler Trucks 461,954 484,211 495,668 j Unit sales of Mercedes-Benz Vans 252,418 270,144 294,594 j 32,088 33,705 33,162 l in millions of € 79,986 83,538 98,967 j in millions of € 2,369 2,471 2,383 l in g CO2/km 140 134 129 l Unit sales of Mercedes-Benz Cars Unit sales of Daimler Buses Contract volume of Daimler Financial Services Product responsibility Dr. Cantz’sche Druckerei Medien GmbH (reprography) Bechtle Druck + Service GmbH und Co. KG (printing) Contact j 10,752 CO2 emissions of the European fleet (vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Cars) Mirjam Bendak 129,872 10,815 Group net income Daimler Sustainability Report 2014. Publications Manager Thomas Fröhlich 117,982 8,820 Research and development expenditure on environmental protection For the publisher Daimler AG, Mercedesstraße 137, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany 114,297 in millions of € Profit before taxes on income1 Publisher in millions of € Operating profit/EBIT1 Operations-related environmental protection Daimler AG, HPC E402 70546 Stuttgart Tel. +49 (0)...
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...company that Mercedes Benz is known as the name of vehicle brand in which is shown the symbol of success and luxury as well nowadays. The aim of this report, it performs an environmental and marketing analysis on this company which is demonstrated by the company background, micro analysis, macro analysis (PESTLE), SWOT analysis, marketing strategy and marketing mix are used in all organisations. 2. Company Background The history of Mercedes-Benz is entirely on auto-mobile design and manufacture from Germany. They are acknowledged as the inventor of the first auto car in 1886, and globally recognised as the world’s oldest car company. The brand is known for luxury automobiles, buses, and trucks. The slogan of the company is “The Best or Nothing” Mercedes-Benz Thailand company established in 1998. Mercedes-Benz of Thailand handles the importation, assembly, and distribution of passenger cars, and commercial vehicles. The company also provides full maintenance and after-sales services over the 50 years. 3. Micro analysis Company is able to control and determine the internal environment. Therefore, there includes the consideration of the micro environment. In addition, it can be analysed to strength and weakness of the firm in which used as a tool to create the comparison. Furthermore, all members of the micro environment help marketers to build a positive relationship with customers, competitors and company. 3.1 Customers Mercedes-Benz definitely appeal to...
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...in the year 1883.Daimler-BenzAG was formed when the company combined with Benz and Cie in 1924 and 1926 respectively(Thornton & Meyer-Larsen, 2000). The Newyork Times magazine 2010 considers them to be the world’s second largest, manufacturer followed by BMW in terms of the luxury cars (The NewYork Times, 2010). This industry has about 256000 employees with the production plant distributed in almost five different continents. It is also the largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles that includes Mercedes-Benz Cars, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Daimler Trucks, and Daimler Bus. (Benz Insider, 2010).In 2007 private firm namely Cerberus Capital management, the specialist in restructuring troubled companies brought Daimlers former subsidiary Chrysler which was later titled Daimler AG on October 4, 2007. Key Business Activities The Automotive service and Financial service together forms the two key business activities of organisation. Mercedes-Benz Charter Way is the international commercial vehicle financial arm of DaimlerChrysler established nearly fifteen years ago that offers financial services, fleet management, insurance services, banking and credit/debit card services in more than 40 countries. Reports have shown that Mercedes-Benz Charter Way tenancies and funds nearly one third of all the vehicles produced worldwide by Daimler. Mercedes-Benz Charter Way functions through the widespread Mercedes-Benz dealer network that provides HGV and LCV operators in any sector financial...
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...Since there is an opposite strategy of the blue ocean strategy called a red ocean move, it is important to explore a move for this strategy and analyze pros and con of the red ocean move. What is the Blue Ocean Strategy? The term blue ocean is rather new, although it is a strategy that has been with us as long as selling something for profit has. The blue ocean strategy is to come out with a new industry or service that has no competitors that way there are no factors in the way of success other than making a good product that people are going to want to be. For example, in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, Karl Benz opened up the industry for automobiles by creating the first modern and gasoline automobile. (Liberty of Congress, 2011) Karl Benz ran the idea of an automobile hoping people would find value in it. No one else was doing anything like this, so Karl Benz pretty much created the industry, thus using the blue ocean strategy. I believe the blue ocean strategy is giving this name because it clear and free of pollutants. In the situation, the pollutants would be other competitors. The blue ocean strategy is important because of it bring different products and services to consumers that they may have not even noticed could add value to their life. The strategy also is important because it keeps innovation open and thriving . It makes companies not want to get stuck in their ways of offer the same product and break loose and become creative to bring out something...
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...Mercedes-Benz growth strategy Mercedes-Benz made achievements for more than one hundred years, and it will continue its successes for another hundred by their strategies. They launched their short-term strategy, which called ‘Mercedes-Benz 2020 growth strategy’. All of their activities are based on this strategy, like they built a new plant in Beijing. Their goal is taking the leading role of premium automobiles by the end of this decade. They desired taking their leading role on brand image, product range, unit sales, and profitability. For instance, they want to increase their unit sales to 1.6 million on 2015. And based on their ‘Vans goes global’ strategy, they want their vans can get a profitable growth. They also launched their ‘Target System’, which can leading them to a sustainable profitable growth. They need working with passion, respect, integrity, discipline, and then they can be high performing. Mercedes-Benz want their business growth can be sustainable, not increasing rapidly like other high-tech firms. After these they can making growth on their products, consumer experience, brand image, technology, and global presence. At the end, they can increasing their profit a lot. M&A and strategic partnerships Mercedes-Benz has its subsidiary in China, Mercedes-Benz (China) Ltd. (MBCL). This corporation sales imported vehicles form Germany, and these vehicles are really expensive like the S-Class cars. To reduce the cost, Mercedes-Benz directly invest a lot...
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