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C/B/2120. Dissertation. Impact of global environmental factors on competitive strategies of Toyota and General Motors

WORDS:
11550
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
119.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the effects of the global recession on the automotive industry addressing the issues of operations management faced by General Motors (GM) and Toyota. The review of literature touches on the current competitive strategies used by the leading automotive players, the impacts of the global crisis on the automotive industry, the implications of the recession, strategic options available for global automotive companies in their supply chain management and strategic alliances, etc. A case study of strategies used by General Motors (GM) and Toyota is conducted. The methods of the research employ secondary data and primary data collected via semi-structured interviews with GM and Toyota employees, analysis of the companies’ operations and performance is conducted using the models of PEST and Porter’s Five Forces. Conclusions are made about the need to improve the core competencies of both companies. Recommendations are suggested to GM and Toyota management about the available options for their strategic development.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Toyota, General Motors, automotive industry, PEST, Porter’s Five Forces,

 

C/OM/190. Dissertation. Lean Manufacturing. Case study of Toyota

WORDS:
15400
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
159.99 GBP

The dissertation looks into the theory and practices of lean manufacturing. The review of literature touches on the approaches to the manufacturing process, the concepts of ‘push and pull’ manufacturing, total quality management (TQM), innovation, lean thinking (LT), LT benefits and challenges, etc. A case study is conducted to identify the obstacles faced by UK organisations in the process of integrating lean thinking in their supply-chains. The methods of the research are based on secondary data collected from academic sources on the topics of lean thinking, TQM, incremental process innovation, etc. The global dynamics of the manufacturing process are analyzed considering the impacts of the economic downturn and arguing whether manufacturers should rely entirely on lean thinking in contemporary business environment. Examples of LT application in Toyota are analyzed, the obstacles of LT for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the UK are examined. Conclusions are made about the challenges of LT for SME that involve operational risks.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, lean thinking, lean manufacturing, Toyota, SME, TQM, innovation,

 

C/M/1260. Marketing strategy for car care product of Toyota UK

WORDS:
2900
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the marketing strategy for a car care product Eco-Friendly Guide launched by Toyota Manufacturing (UK) providing the company’s market overview and conducting their marketing audit along the lines of SWOT, PESTEL and marketing mix models. A plan of the strategy implementation for 2010-2011 is detailed, analysis is conducted of the estimated profit and loss for 2009-2010.

 

KEYWORDS: Toyota, SWOT, PESTEL, marketing plan,

 

C/M/1258. Strategic marketing analysis of Toyota UK

WORDS:
3800
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper reports on the marketing position of Toyota UK presenting an overview of the UK car market and conducting marketing analysis of the company within the framework of SWOT, PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces, and Ansoff models. Toyota’s current marketing strategy is evaluated, a new strategic marketing plan for 2009-2012 is proposed including its implementation plan and evaluation criteria via key performance indicators (KPI).

 

KEYWORDS: Toyota UK, SWOT, PESTLE, Porter’s Five Forces, Ansoff, marketing plan, UK car market,

 

S/B/517. Success factors behind Toyota strategy

WORDS:
2400
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines success factors behind the diversification strategy of Toyota discussing their ICT activities, i.e. the launch of the Gazoo.com portal and the KDDI network serving car mobile phones, describing the implementation of lean thinking through the use of Toyota Production System (TPS), evaluating their marketing strategies, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Success factors, Toyota strategies, Gazoo.com, KDDI, lean production,

 

C/B/1759. Proposal. HRM solutions to process innovation in Toyota

WORDS:
1200
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper offers a research proposal into the practices of HRM at Toyota related to the process innovation. The challenges of successful HRM execution in Toyota international environments are highlighted describing the company’s approaches to recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation and benefits, career structure, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, process innovation, Toyota, HRM, international operation,

 

C/B/1683. Strategic Management of Toyota Automotive

WORDS:
3700
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper offers strategic analysis of Toyota Automotive examining their contemporary business environment and developing a framework of strategic management making recommendations about its implementation. The models of PEST, Industry lifecycle, Porter’s Five Forces, Value Chain, Product Portfolio, Unique Resources, SWOT, Porter’s Generic Strategies, and Strategic Alignment are used in the analysis.

 

KEYWORDS: Strategic Management, Toyota, Porter’s five forces, PEST, Value Chain, Generic Strategies, SWOT, Strategic Alignment,

 

C/HR/454. Proposal. HRM challenges of process innovation development in international context: case study of Toyota

WORDS:
1100
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into HRM approaches applied by Toyota Company to the development of incremental process innovation in the context of international environments. The study is focused on the HRM areas of recruitment and selection, training and development, compensation, benefits and career structure. The paper presents the aims and objectives of the research, a review of literature and a description of the research methodology.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Process innovation, Toyota, international operation,

 

C/B/1573. SWOT, PESTEL and Porter's 5 Forces analyses of Toyota

WORDS:
2600
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

This paper looks at Toyota Motor Corporation, the world's largest car manufacturer and a globally trusted and respected brand. Using a PESTEL analysis, its begins by examining the macro-environment that Toyota operates in an goes on to evaluate the competitiveness and attractiveness of the motor industry, using Porter's 'Five Forces' analysis to facilitate this. Finally, through the use of a SWOT analysis, the company's strengths and weaknesses are highlighted and any opportunities for development and threats to the company's position are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Toyota, SWOT, PESTEL, Porters Five Forces,

 

C/B/1574. PESTEL Analysis of Toyota

WORDS:
1200
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents overview of Toyota and PESTEL Analysis which is analysing Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors affecting Toyota.

 

KEYWORDS: Toyota, PESTEL,

 

C/B/1575. PESTEL and SWOT Analyses of Toyota

WORDS:
1750
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents an overview of Toyota, SWOT Analysis which is analysing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Toyota. It also includes a PESTEL Analysis which is analysing Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors affecting Toyota.

 

KEYWORDS: Toyota, PESTEL, SWOT,

 

C/B/1576. SWOT Analysis of Toyota

WORDS:
700
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper presents overview of Toyota and SWOT Analysis which is analysing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Toyota.

 

KEYWORDS: Toyota, SWOT,

 

C/B/1577. PESTEL and Porter's 5 Forces analyses of Toyota

WORDS:
1900
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents overview of Toyota, PESTEL Analysis which is analysing Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal factors affecting Toyota and Porter's 5 forces analysis of Toyota which is analysing bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants, and threat of substitute products and intensity of competitive rivalry affecting Toyota.

 

KEYWORDS: PESTEL, Porter, Toyota,

 

C/B/1578. Porter's 5 Forces analysis of Toyota

WORDS:
900
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper presents an overview of Toyota and Porter's 5 forces analysis of Toyota which is analysing bargaining power of customers, bargaining power of suppliers, threat of new entrants, and threat of substitute products and intensity of competitive rivalry affecting Toyota.

 

KEYWORDS: Porter, Toyota,

 

C/OM/146. Logistics and Supply Chain Management

WORDS:
1300
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concept of lean production discussing its philosophy, describing Toyota's approach to production system, and analyzing product activities within Porter's Value Chain framework, i.e. inbound and outbound logistics, operations, services, marketing and sales.

 

KEYWORDS: Porters Value Chain, Lean Production, Toyota,

 

C/M/1115. Customer loyalty and customer satisfaction: Toyota case study

WORDS:
4900
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper examines the contribution of loyal customers to business reviewing literature on the impact of customer loyalty and satisfaction on company development. A case study is conducted of Toyota's tactics to retain customers discussing 'Customer First' philosophy, customer trust, customer satisfaction, service quality, switching cost, and corporate image.

 

KEYWORDS: Customer loyalty, customer satisfaction, service quality, trust, switching cost, corporate image, Toyota,

 

C/B/1411. Strategic significance of corporate culture and identity

WORDS:
2400
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the concepts of corporate culture (CC) and corporate identity (CI) providing theoretical background of both concepts and offering case studies of CC and CI of Sony, Ferrari, Toyota, General Motors and Skanova. The influence of corporate culture and identity on the formulation and implementation of each company's strategy is analysed. The possibilities of changing CC and CI are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: strategic, significance, corporate, culture, identity,

 

C/B/1475. Strategic Management in Toyota and M&S

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the strategies of Toyota and Marks and Spencer (M&S) describing the history, background and current problems faced by both companies, examining the transformational role of organisational leadership using the example of Sir Stuart Rose in M&S, investigating solutions undertaken by the management to deal with the financial and economic crisis and discussing the prerequisites of effective change management. SWOT analysis of Toyota is also presented.

 

KEYWORDS: Toyota, Leadership, M&S, Marks and Spencer, transformational leadership, change manag,

 

C/B/1479. Corporate Social Responsibility in Toyota and McDonalds

WORDS:
2300
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies in the performance of Toyota and McDonalds. HRM practices and marketing strategies of both companies are reviewed, the impact of CSR policies on the companies' corporate governance is examined.

 

KEYWORDS: McDonalds, Toyota, CSR, Corporate Governance, Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility,

 

C/OM/138. Presentation with comments. Innovation

WORDS:
3400
ADD-ONS:
16 slides Presentation
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper presets the notes for the presentation of a study on innovation providing definitions of the concept, describing key characteristics and types of innovation, identifying the applications of innovation in adding to internal and external values of the company and analyzing examples of innovative practices at Toyota including Total Quality Management (TQM) and Continuous Improvement (CI) frameworks. Suggestions are made about the ways to make innovation choices within the company.

 

KEYWORDS: Presentation notes, Innovation, Total Quality Management, TQM, Continuous Improvement,

 

C/B/1224. Cultural differences and transferability

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper critically analyzes two culture definition models, i.e. the Hofstede model and the GLOBE researchers' model. The models are compared, evaluated and applied to Eastern and Western cultures, namely, the culture of the USA and Japan in business context using examples of Sony and Toyota. The significance of the cultural differences is discussed highlighting the importance of cross-cultural awareness.

 

KEYWORDS: Cultural dimensions, Hofstede, GLOBE, Transferability, Toyota, Sony, cross-cultural,

 

C/M/812. Toyota and its external communication strategy

WORDS:
2700
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the role of Toyota's communication strategy in helping the brand and, consequently, the sales. The topics examined in the study include the main objectives of Toyota's marketing campaign, their market segmentation, social responsibility, etc. Recommendations are suggested for Toyota to improve their communication strategy.

 

KEYWORDS: Toyota, Communication strategy, Automobile sector, Brand value, Social responsibility,

 

C/OM/94. Operation Management in Toyota with Respect to Operation, Supply Network and Supply Chain Strategies

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3300
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper evaluates operation strategies and supply chain management activities that support Toyota as a leader in automobile industry. Different areas of operation management and supply chain network within Toyota are analysed, e.g. total quality management, the five S rules, pull and push system, and EDI system.

 

KEYWORDS: Toyota, Operation Management, Supply Chain, EDI, Pull, Push, Supply Network,

 

S/OM/67. Toyota Motor Corporation: value chain perspective

WORDS:
3700
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines the patterns and trends in the international business environment that have influenced the value chain framework of Toyota Corporation over recent years including lean production, overseas expansion, the development of cutting-edge technologies, environmental awareness, etc. Predictions are made about the future logistic operations of Toyota.

 

KEYWORDS: Toyota, value chain, logistics,

 

S/OM/68. What do you understand by the term 'value chain'? Suggest how patterns and trends in international business activity might influence the Toyota's value chain over the next five years or so. How might the future logistical operations of the compan

WORDS:
3700
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines the patterns and trends in the international business environment that have influenced the value chain framework of Toyota Corporation over recent years including lean production, overseas expansion, the development of cutting-edge technologies, environmental awareness, etc. Predictions are made about the future logistic operations of Toyota.

 

KEYWORDS: Toyota, value chain, logistics,