...Introduction The Automobile Industry registered a 30% increase over the past ten years. This industry plays a significant role in every major market around the globe. In 2012 63,069,541 cars were produced globally, close to 9 million workers were involved nonstop in the manufacturing process of these vehicles and their respective parts; 25% of these cars were built in China alone, in other words 1 in 4 vehicles are manufactured there. This is equivalent to 5% of the globe’s manufacturing sector. For every direct job in this industry at least 4 indirect jobs in the vicinity are created; this is equivalent to more than 40 million jobs worldwide. Jobs in industries such as steel, iron, aluminum, glass, plastics, glass, carpeting, textiles, computer chips, and rubber are some examples of jobs created indirectly by the Automobile Industry. Environmental Scanning of Current Conditions China assembled 25% of the world’s cars in 2012, keep in mind that this is 7 million more cars than Japan (second largest car manufacturer in the world). Its industry growth has been mainly motivated by business friendly policies created by the government, increase in domestic demand, and an emerging middle class. Although this industry has grown lately, it continues to remain dreadfully divided. Furthermore, government officials believe that surplus volume must come to a halt and worry about local government departments impairing the economy due to unrestrained expansions. Therefore, they are aiming...
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...A Roice Unit 1 Db Global Operations Management MGMT415-02 Heizer & Render, Chapters 1-2 • Why has it become so important for companies to become competitive in the global business environment? One reason it became important for companies to become more competitive in the global business environment is because of their market and to maximize their profits. While maximizing their profits they have to think globally. Also, for companies to be successful in a global market they have to have excellent global managerial skills. The global managerial skills will help the company understand all other countries cultures and customers. By understanding more of the other countries it will help with creating effective advertisements for the company. (Heizer, Jay & Render, Barry, 2012) • What advancements in operations management in other countries have affected the way companies in the United States operate? One company that started off in the United States and was so successful and decided to expand is Disneyland’s theme park. Disneyland has expanded to France, Tokyo and Hong Kong this was done to create a magical place for every one of all ages in those countries as well as ours so families can have fun at their theme parks and resorts without having to travel across the world just to have some family fun. (Disney, 2012) Before Disney could expand their parks and operations to other countries Disney had to first learn about the countries food, prices, park hours and even cultures...
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...Global Operations Management Laura Hamke MGMT415-1201A-06 American InterContinental University 27 January 2012 Abstract This exercise is the development of a spreadsheet that depicts the calculations of 3- and 5-period moving average. The data for two weeks is given and the calculation for each is presented. Specific analyses are presented given the data. Period Moving Average 1. Calculated forecast for 3- and 5- period moving average. Day | Demand | 3-Period | 5-Period | 1 | 200 | 164 | 167 | 2 | 134 | 152 | 152 | 3 | 157 | 166 | 154 | 4 | 165 | 156 | 153 | 5 | 177 | 149 | 156 | 6 | 125 | 140 | 160 | 7 | 146 | 159 | 162 | 8 | 150 | 176 | 166 | 9 | 182 | 172 | 167 | 10 | 197 | 165 | 164 | 11 | 136 | 152 | 156 | 12 | 163 | 163 | 163 | 13 | 157 | 163 | 163 | 14 | 169 | 169 | 169 | | | | | | | | | | | 2. Graphs of the Collective data, Demand data, 3-Period, and 5-Period The 3-period moving average shows a steady sale of geraniums with the exception of a peak in sales around the third, eighth and ninth days of the 14 day cycle. The 3-period moving average seems to anticipate the peak selling period, but is almost the same time as the valley of the selling period. The 5-period moving average shows a sporadic selling pattern. There are multiple peaks and valleys. This forecast would be difficult to use, as there is no consistent pattern. The Demand graph shows a peak in sales at the first, fifth,...
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...Tabatha Keas Unit 1 Discussion Board MGMT415 There are many organizations today that demonstrate a global management approach to their operations. The first company I chose to discuss is Boeing because they are a highly fascinating industry and they have global management operations all over the United States, as well as outside of the U.S. “Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems” (Boeing, 2011). They are ranked as the highest exporter in the U.S., supporting airline companies, as well as allied government customers in over 90 different countries; some of their products and services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training. Since Boeing is one of the leading service providers for NASA, they assist in the operations of the Space Shuttle and International Space Station (Boeing, 2011). One of the most current and prominent projects Boeing is currently pursuing is the 787 Dreamliner, which has many of its suppliers and developers building parts and systems for this aircraft outside of the United States, such as in Australia, Canada. Many Japanese companies like Toray, Teijin, Fuji, Kawasaki, and Mitsubishi are producing and manufacturing approximately 35 % of the project for this 787 Dreamliner (Heizer, J. & Render...
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...MGMT415 Unit 1 Assignment International Expansion Many companies today want to expand their business to the international business, which can bring cost down and profits up. Taking a business internationally means knowing the rules and regulations of the countries you are entering. There can be many issues with going global which include cultural barriers, diversity issues, multicultural issues, political issues, and economical issues. It is very important to know how important expansion is to the company and what implications will come from going global. Some of the issues that can arise in the host foreign country could face as a result of a global expansion are provisions for the occupant of good health, decent education, opportunities for promotion, decent house, employment, adequate income, and personal and national security. One benefit to the other nations is the rapidly expanding internet, which holds promise for developing nations. Its capabilities include communication and information delivery made easier and faster, and the nations gain from the revolution. However, the same benefits for developing nations are not the same in developed nations where transportation and communications are already established. These benefits serve all sectors of society such as education, government, science, health, and technology. These computers and networks are technologies that have to be absorbed and utilized in an internal and external way. The internal factors can include...
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...Eyleen G. Rivera MGMT415: Global Operations Management IP Unit 1: PPQ Parts Company October 5, 2012 Issues that the host foreign country could face as a result of the expansion. PPQ Parts is a company in the auto parts industry. When PPQ Parts decides to expand their business to foreign countries, they will have to make many adjustments to be able to enter these different markets. It is important for the company to be aware of any environmental impact that the expansion may play regarding the host country. They could face issues related to landscaping and the use of water where the company operation is going to be located. Also, they might experience some impact on the wildlife from the incursion of new employees in the area. Also, the company unconsciously could cause conflict with the local population with the introduction of new workers and their families. Schools and communities where the company is based may also experience changes from the addition of new people into the population. Also they might experience problems related to the foreign nature of the interaction between the new staff and the current members of the community where PPQ decides to set up the shop to sell their merchandise. All of the above factors and many more need to be the first thing in the mind of the management of PPQ so when the time comes they know how to approach and solve any difficulties before they become overwhelming to the people of the host country. (Global HR News) What cultural...
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...AIU | MGMT415-1005A-04 | Global Operations Management | | Julie McCool | 11/14/2010 | | Running Title: PPQ PARTS Some of the issues that the host foreign country could face as a result of the expansion are the lively hood and job of the younger generation entering the labor force each year. Common concern such as cost, price and advertising in the different foreign countries in which the firm elect to market according to the consumers cost of living. Educating the right foreign country to market the goods and services for activities through their country would be a high output for their country and a high import. We live in historic and conflictual times. On the one hand, the recent global economic crisis that swiftly spread throughout the world has highlighted the risks and challenges of globalization and has emboldened its critics in a powerful way. Cultural barriers and diversity issues are commonly encountered by international and global organization for the laws, agreements, and code where the most cheapest and convent for their interest. Laws that are formed to have child labors laws for a reason that the children will not be taken advantage of and would be able to get an education for the foremost. The agreement are made by the countries for the reason of the input and output would not be taking advantage of in many was more than one. Codes are to be made knowledgeable of what resources that are too used and if there is a profit to be made by the...
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...Global Operations Management MGMT415-1301A-06 “PPQ Parts” February 17, 2013 Abstract In this research paper will be addressing a number of concerns that will be taken places as the host foreign country undergoes expansion. Detailing what cultural difficulties and multiplicity concerns are generally stumbled upon by the MNC and worldwide companies. Will be researching diversity and how this is a significant issue in the worldwide arena. Detailing various political and economic concerns that will be encountered while world- wide growth. The business of PPQ Parts has concluded that for the business to develop worldwide over the next few years, its supervisors should be suitably educated in multiculturalism and multiplicity management. The company’s decision makers must be conscious of any opinionated and financial matters that will take place during the development. The research paper will give you insight into some of the worries for the upper management. Problems of Concerns The multitude nation of the PPQ Parts will be mass to an establishment applied to a diverse method of doing things, transpiring that the business...
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...Course MGMT415 - Global Operations Management Unit 1 - Assignment 1 By: Allison Banks Instructor: Carmen Castro July 22, 2012 Abstract: Today’s companies are doing business global and international what can the American people gain from other countries doing business in a diversified way and being successful. Companies’ today going global is good for production within any company that is trying to succeed. Companies that are here in the United States that have a problem with these companies being able to do this should learn from them every operations manger need to know how to keep their company afloat and be ready to expand when the time comes. Hire people who have knowledge about growth and expansion and willing to take the knowledge and share with other have your company mangers learn from each other and understand their role and the process of the change that is going to happen, make sure you are in regulations with every part of your company and you can not go wrong. What are some of the issues the host foreign country could face as a result of the expansion? Foreign country will face many obstacles as they try to expand their company. There are several reasons why the host foreign country will endure obstacles because they have to understand the laws of the country which they would like to expand in. The operations mangers must buy supplies and all of the company’s materials and one more thing they must be able to bib on the land that they want to build...
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...MGMT415-1005B-02 Global Operations Management January 15, 2011 ABSTRACT This paper will explain issues that the host foreign country could face if an expansion occurs, and the concerns that may arise during the expansion. Issues faced by the host country Depending on the country that a company tries to expand to there can be a few issues or there could be a lot of issues that can arise as a result of an expansion. The culture of the located expansion could have conflicts with the surrounding culture. (Cultural Survival, Inc., 2010) When a foreign company comes into a place that is largely local small businesses, the larger foreign company will eventually take customers away from the local manufacturers and businesses. When a company expands and put other businesses out of businesses, which add up to local unemployment and that isn’t good for any economy. Another risk that a country has to think about is the fact that Investing in foreign business drives out business for the local businesses and drive prices up in the process. Another issue would be the company being use to a legal system unlike the one of the host country. This is why the company would have to just deal with the issues and not try to change the culture around them. Some Governments do not have any dealings with the company world, and some have everything to do with it, and own everything. (Avakian, 2010) When companies are dealing with foreign countries and their governments they have to be aware of...
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