Ford Motor Company Case
Ford Motor Company Case
Submitted to: Perry Davidson Submitted by: Claudio Parra Submitted on: November, 17th, 2014 Class: SCM-Module 1 – Monday nights @ Seneca
Ford Motor Company Case
Table of Contents
Executive Summary…………………………………………………………………………………..3
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………4
Issue Identifiers………………………………………………………………………………………….5
Environmental Root Cause……………………………………………………………………….6-9
Alternatives……………………………………………………………………………………………10-11
Alternatives Exhibit 1………………………………………………………………………………….12
Recommendation……………………………………………………………………………………….13
Implementation Plan……………………………………………………………………………….…14
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………..……..15
Ford Motor Company Case
Executive Summary:
The Ford Motor Company has been a leader in the automotive industry for decades and their dedication to maintain that ideology for years to come, they had to make some significant changes to their supply chain network in work to succeed. At the end of the 20th century, Ford was faced with challenges from completing globalization of automotive companies and the increasing market share from foreign companies. Ford needed to update its supply chain strategy and network in work to keep at pace with competitors or risk falling behind and eventually disappearing in such a competitive market.
Ford was slowly implementing processes to keep them current and competitive, but moving to a virtually integrated strategy would ensure their longevity and competitiveness in what has become a global market. Using the Dell Computer approach to their supply chain, the Ford
Motor Company had to adjust the moto to reflect their needs. Implementing this strategy helped the Ford Motor Company stay competitive and maintain profitable.
Ford Motor Company Case
Introduction:
In this Case we focus on the Ford Motor Company and the decision to implement a virtually integrated system and redesigning their supply
Submitted to: Perry Davidson Submitted by: Claudio Parra Submitted on: November, 17th, 2014 Class: SCM-Module 1 – Monday nights @ Seneca
Ford Motor Company Case
Table of Contents
Executive Summary…………………………………………………………………………………..3
Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………4
Issue Identifiers………………………………………………………………………………………….5
Environmental Root Cause……………………………………………………………………….6-9
Alternatives……………………………………………………………………………………………10-11
Alternatives Exhibit 1………………………………………………………………………………….12
Recommendation……………………………………………………………………………………….13
Implementation Plan……………………………………………………………………………….…14
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………..……..15
Ford Motor Company Case
Executive Summary:
The Ford Motor Company has been a leader in the automotive industry for decades and their dedication to maintain that ideology for years to come, they had to make some significant changes to their supply chain network in work to succeed. At the end of the 20th century, Ford was faced with challenges from completing globalization of automotive companies and the increasing market share from foreign companies. Ford needed to update its supply chain strategy and network in work to keep at pace with competitors or risk falling behind and eventually disappearing in such a competitive market.
Ford was slowly implementing processes to keep them current and competitive, but moving to a virtually integrated strategy would ensure their longevity and competitiveness in what has become a global market. Using the Dell Computer approach to their supply chain, the Ford
Motor Company had to adjust the moto to reflect their needs. Implementing this strategy helped the Ford Motor Company stay competitive and maintain profitable.
Ford Motor Company Case
Introduction:
In this Case we focus on the Ford Motor Company and the decision to implement a virtually integrated system and redesigning their supply