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Mark FendleyContinuous Improvement ManagerBMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC

Do Any of America's Big Three Automotive Companies Have the Staying Power and Product Pipeline to Make It To Better Times?

November 10, 2008

Analysis of:Running on Fumes: GM could soon run out of cash | www.forbes.com

Detroit's Big Three have several obstacles to overcome; the question is will they have the ability to withstand this perfect storm? Consumer confidence is shaken, financing is impossible or difficult, product mix doesn't meet market demands, alternative energy development and emission compliance is tremendously expensive, and the cutbacks and draw downs affect employee morale and leads to a loss of talent. Who, if any, will survive as a stand alone company?

George DorkhomExecutive ChairmanGREENKOTE PLC

Not so fast either...outsourcing continues

October 8, 2008

Analysis of:Is Outsourcing to China Over? | www.inc.com

The writer of the article is seemingly unware of the trends that are taking place in outsourcing to low cost producing countries, including China and India and has not been following the apparent trends that are shifting the landscape not only for large manufacturing companies but even the mid sized and the smaller , these do not only include metal bending but also engineering brains beyond IT.

Mark FendleyContinuous Improvement ManagerBMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC

Renault's Move Is Right; Right Size the Company For Striking and Non-Striking Employees

September 16, 2008

Analysis of:Job Cuts at Renault Spark Strike | news.bbc.co.uk

As a result of soft sales, and soft volume projections, Renault must reach lower labor numbers through voluntary reductions. The pressures at Renault have been more intense than at other European OEM's as Carlos Ghosn applies pressure on vehicle development and launch timelines. The pressures, along with the labor reduction news, have reached a boiling point for the Renault employees.

Mark FendleyContinuous Improvement ManagerBMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC

Carmakers Deserving of a Bailout? Taxpayers and Consumers Take Notice, it's Your Wallet

September 1, 2008

Analysis of:Carmakers Deserve Loan Guarantees, G.M. Official Says | www.nytimes.com

There are other mechanisms to achieve where GM, Ford, and Chrysler need to be in terms of technology and product. The loans will be little more than a taxpayer funded bailout. GM, Ford, and Chrylser have not learned from the ample lessons they have had in the past, what assurances are there that they will this time.

Mark FendleyContinuous Improvement ManagerBMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC

Autloiv's Investment in Sensors Makes Good Sense

August 18, 2008

Analysis of:Autoliv to Acquire Radar Sensors Business of Tyco Electronics | www.tradingmarkets.com

Certain parts of the automotive passive and active safety original equipment market are moving towards commodity status, with volume being the key to future profitability. Tier One safety equipment suppliers must invest in those technologies that will bring greater value and margins.

Mark FendleyContinuous Improvement ManagerBMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC

How Much Deeper and How Much More will GM and Ford Have to Cut to Right Size?

July 29, 2008

Analysis of:GM cuts truck shifts to meet lower output target | www.reuters.com

GM, and Ford, are the victims of too much focus on the American market, for far too long, at the expense of the world market. GM, and Ford, must continue to shift away from, and write down production and assets focused on truck and SUV production. How much will GM and Ford have to give up, to survive?

Mark FendleyContinuous Improvement ManagerBMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC

Toyota is Showing a Move Towards What Others are Already Finding Key to Profitable Automotive Production - Flexibility

July 21, 2008

Analysis of:Toyota to make Prius, not SUV, at new US Plant | www.reuters.com

Toyota's announcement that the new Mississippi facility will produce the Prius is a smaret decision to increase capacity for a marketable product, with variant potential for the future. Toyota's temporary suspension of production in Indiana and Texas to reconfigure the plants for greater product flexibility is a model already proven to be a smart capital investment strategy by Nissan and BMW. Toyota is also indicating with this article a philosophy for world cars, as demonstrated by Prius production for other markets.

George DorkhomExecutive ChairmanGREENKOTE PLC

Sanctions simply do not work

July 14, 2008

Analysis of:Despite conflict, U.S. does business with Iran | www.msnbc.msn.com

Sanctioning Iran or Zimbabwe or any such nations is a bad approach to politics as well as economics. It is true as the writer says that the US efforts on sanctions are not coordinated, worse , these measures are never properly enforced and loopholes benefit a select few. More importantly, ecnomic sanctions, boycotts and all the jazzy language end up always hurting the US producers and benefit other nations of Asia, South America and especially Europe. Our leadership has got to stop relying  on and using sanctions , which in essence  ,are sanctioning  US companies and not the intended target.

Mark FendleyContinuous Improvement ManagerBMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC

Although Times are Tough for the Big Three and Automotive Tier One's, Johnson Controls is Positioned Better Than Most

June 30, 2008

Analysis of:AUTO-PARTS FIRMS FACE TROUBLE AS CAR MAKERS RETOOL PRODUCTION | www.aemag.com

With the downturn in US sales volumes and a rapid switch from SUV and light truck to smaller, more fuel efficient cars the Big Three are taking some of the Tier One suppliers down with them. Those that are diversifed in terms of product, geography, and model mix are the most well positioned to ride out the storm. Johnson Controls is one of those companies positioned well to maintain and to grow in the current, difficult market.

Mark FendleyContinuous Improvement ManagerBMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC

Ibiquity Has Significant Potential That Will Be Realized Through HD Radio

June 9, 2008

Analysis of:Pumping Up the Volume: HD Radio Touts Price Cuts | www.investors.com

The new price point for HD receivers will mean signicantly more volume of units in automotive OEM applications, potentially surpassing one million units installed in OEM applications by early 2009. Unlike Sirius and XM, Ibiqiuty's HD radio is finding an audience in Asia and in Europe. Ibiquity is entering into unique partnerships with Apple and Navteq, that will enhance the functionality of HD radio.

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