The production of quality cars

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• RUSSIAN PURCHASING POWER & WESTERN AUTOMAKERS

  First, the kit assembly approach failed because Russians demanded high quality kits that would produce cars of high quality. In the past GM had imported Chevy Blazer kits, but the kits had been made in Brazil and were perceived to be of low quality.

• Toyota's strategies

  The strategy changed to one of close control over the operations and performance of the units that were spread all over the world. Toyota imposed control over these units to improve their quality and to regain its reputation for high quality cars.

• Ford vs. Japanese car makers

  Jidoka is not letting a defect go from one machine to the next, particularly in automated machinery; essentially, it adds the ability to detect unacceptable quality during the process of production rather than waiting until the end, when it may be hidden

• Internal Analysis and SWOT

  The threats of competition from other companies can be overcome through competitive pricing, sales promotion and high quality of Toyota cars.

• Social Responsibility Targeting Strategy of Saturn Cars

  Now, General Motors is phasing out the Saturn brand of products although the production of last Saturn brand Outlook was already discontinued in 2009.

• Toyota Corp. Weakness Assessment

  Negative Ramifications: The cost of production will go up because more manpower and testing will be required to consistently produce defect free cars. Quality control and quality improvement measures will also increase the cost of Toyota cars.

• TOYOTA CORPORATION for option to reduce production

  The majority of the countries are not able to absorb the increased production which will result in introduction of cheap cars. The impact would overall decrease in the car prices.

• the building of an organization

  Establishing a philosophy: The philosophy of the company will be that of excellence in the workplace, make the highest quality cars, and providing excellent customer services. The company will reflect the values of its customers.

• Total Quality and Customer Satisfaction

  International companies not only have to meet exacting standards of quality but also have to lower production costs. Total quality management helps them in both these respects.