�PAGE � �PAGE �1� MCLEOD MOTORS McLeod Motors Ltd Case Study Introduction McLeod Motors Ltd factory in Chilliwack‚ British Columbia makes over 40 models of electric motors ranging from one quarter to 10 horsepower. The company has a number of customers in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) market‚ which used the motors as components in larger products‚ and also in the replacement market. Naturally‚ McLeod’s product mix changed over time as its OEM customers phased products in and out
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I. Executive Summary The Ford Motor Company has been facing a steady decline in market share for approximately the past twelve years. This decline is largely attributable to their reputation for building poor quality vehicles that break down easily‚ and rising gas prices reducing demand for large trucks and SUVs‚ which is Ford’s main source of sales. Ford has already taken measures in response to this slump by introducing new car models such as the Fusion‚ as well as attempting to make their
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Toyota Motor Corporation Table of Contents Table of Contents ii 1. Introduction 1 1.1. History 2 2. Financial Information 3 2.1. Financial Analysis 3 3. Mergers and Acquisitions 4 4. Competition and Foreign Interests 5 5. Future Expectations 5 6. Conclusion 6 References 7 1. Introduction Toyota‚ which is known as Toyota Motor Corporation is one of the most exciting names in the automobile industry today. Toyota is one of the most competitive companies globally and has
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Thorr Motors Simulation Heather Sanchez MKT/421 July 20‚ 2011 Theodore Framan Perceptual maps help to improve a company’s current product on the market by mapping consumer expectation of the product. The motorcycle company Thorr Motors perceptual maps were used to create a marketing plan to aid in maintaining a high brand image of their motorcycles. This paper is based on the three phases in the Thorr Motors simulation. The situation‚ recommended solutions‚ and result for each phase will
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GAME OF THE GENERALS I. History The Game of the Generals‚ also called Salpakan and simply The Generals‚ is an educational wargame invented in the Philippines by Sofronio H. Pasola‚ Jr. in 1970. It can be played within twenty to thirty minutes. It is designed for two players and requires the use of logic. The games simulates armies at war trying to outflank and outmaneuver each other. As in actual warfare‚ the game allows only one side’s plan to succeed. Certain strategies and tactics‚ however
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THE GENERAL PROCEDURE There are several variations in problem analysis. But the general approach is the following: Step One: Determine the appropriate product or activity category for exploration. This has already been done if the product innovation charter has a use‚ user‚ or product category dimension in the focus statement. Step Two: Identify a group of heavy product users or activity participants within that category. Heavy users are apt to have a better understanding of the problems‚ and
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General manager job description I/ Key job tasks of general manager job description 1. Planning administration • Provide leadership and vision to the organization by assisting the Board and staff with the development of long range and annual plans‚ and with the evaluation and reporting of progress on plans. • Oversee preparation of an Annual Report summarizing progress on short and long range plans. • Research and write discussion papers‚ analysis documents and proposals
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Ford Motor Company has had its share of success and failures over the years. In order for the company to remain competitive and relevant in today’s economy‚ Ford should actively anticipate threats and have a strategy in place that allows them to minimize impacts while capitalizing on external opportunities. Ford Motor Company is one of three major domestic automobile manufactures. They also own Volvo‚ Aston Martin‚ Land Rover‚ Jaguar‚ and Mazda. Some of the external threats that face Ford Motor
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Exploring the Links Between International Business and Poverty Reduction: A Case Study of Unilever in Indonesia Principal Author: Jason Clay Principal Author: Jason Cla An Oxfam GB‚ Novib‚ Unilever‚ and Unilever Indonesia joint research project First published by Oxfam GB‚ Novib Oxfam Netherlands‚ and Unilever in 2005 © Oxfam GB‚ Novib Oxfam Netherlands‚ and Unilever 2005 ISBN 0 85598 566 6 All rights reserved. This publication is copyright‚ but may be reproduced by any method without fee
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Stepper Motor Theory of Operation Stepper motors provide a means for precise positioning and speed control without the use of feedback sensors. The basic operation of a stepper motor allows the shaft to move a precise number of degrees each time a pulse of electricity is sent to the motor. Since the shaft of the motor moves only the number of degrees that it was designed for when each pulse is delivered‚ you can control the pulses that are sent and control the positioning and speed. The rotor of
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