Haier – Taking a Chinese Company Global in 2011 Haier is a Chinese consumer electronics company with its headquarters in Quingdao‚ Shandong‚ China. They were once the largest home appliance maker in China and started their business in the year 1984. In 2010‚ they were called one of the most innovative firms of the Business Weeks magazine. Their products are air conditioners‚ mobile phones‚ washing machines‚ refrigerators and televisions. The CEO of Haier‚ Zhang Ruimin‚ wanted to create
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INTRODUCTION McCusker is the project team leader and had authorized the organization of a cross-functional and cross-regional project team in Flextronics. McCusker should reach a decision with regards to which shop-floor system to implement in the facilities as soon as possible. Main stakeholders in this decision are Mexico team‚ Hungary team and Microsoft. From long term perspective‚ Flextronics needs to integrate the different shop-floor systems present in each facility into one system. The growing
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HBS Case Review: Mt. Everest Case Study Introduction The case of Mt. Everest focuses on two commercial expeditions‚ Adventure Consultants and Mountain Madness‚ and the tragic event on May 10‚ 1996. These two commercial expeditions were lead by Rob Hall and Scott Fischer‚ and were consisted of 20 members. Both leaders were experienced climbers‚ but due to several factors‚ the expedition resulted into five deaths including Hall and Fischer. The event has thought managers to evaluate the importance
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Haier: Taking a Chinese Company Global in 2011 Haier‚ started as a defunct refrigerator factory in Qingdao‚ China‚ was China’s largest white-goods maker before its expansion to foreign countries and was named the leading refrigerator manufacturer worldwide after expansion. Generally speaking‚ it is successful both in China and abroad using its unique and leading managing concepts. Haier’s CEO knows well about the company he founded and is now looking for more achievements. For its further development
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7 1.2 Mission Statement: 7 1.3 Core Values of Haier: 7 1.3 (a) Think What Consumers Think 7 1.3 (b) Enterprising and Innovative 7 1.3 (c) Win-Win Culture 7 1.4 SWOT Analysis 8 2. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE 9 2.1 Parent Company History: 9 2.1 (a) Rebuilding a Refrigerator Plant in the 1980s: 10 2.1(b) National Brand Leader in the 1990s: 11 2.1(c) Diversification in the 1990s: 13 2.1(d) Global Brand in the New Century: 14 2.2 History of Haier Pakistan: 15 3-STRATEGIC ANALYSIS OF CURRENT CORPORATE
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MANAGING PERFORMANCE AT HAIER (A) Group E2 Problem Statement How to improve Haier’s performance management system and make it adaptable or applicable in other regions of the world? Environmental Analysis (PESTC) Political: In 2006 company exported to 160 countries valuing to $ 1.7 billion‚ however they have not established their manufacturing base outside the China. While venturing to different geographies they would be exposed to different labour and wage laws. Different political setups
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competitive advantage(s) do you think the Haier Group has? What competitive strategy does the What company appear to be following? Explain your choices. The main competitive advantage that Haier group has is the innovation being the main focal point of the company’s mission as well as their high-quality in client satisfaction. The main competitive strategy that Haier Company is adopting is the social work. By sponsoring sport teams in Australia and the USA‚ they are showing the community their
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HAIER Strategic Implementation Assignment Mandeep Singh Grover 3/12/09 # 317 Question 1: Mention the defying strategic perspectives at Haier over the years. What have been the salient and meritorious points in the implementation of such strategic initiatives at Haier in China? Answer1: Haier is one of the world’s largest manufacturer of home appliances. Haier started off as a defunct refrigerator factory in 1984. Its development from a small Chinese producer to Global player has
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QUESTION 1 Why was Haier so successful in China? ANSWER Haier Group became the business leader in appliance manufacturer business in China by the end of December 2004. The fact that it was the second largest manufacturer of refrigerators globally was evidence of its outstanding growth. Haier strictly abided by its objectives in a very focussed way and worked hard towards achieving success. The following are the reasons for Haier’s sucees story in China: • Commitment to Quality: Haier stressed on greater
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Qingdao Haier‚ Ltd.: Considering the Maytag Acquisition Executive Summary Situation Executives at Chinese home appliance manufacturer Qingdao Haier‚ Ltd. (Haier) have just learned that Ripplewood Holdings placed a bid to purchase Maytag Corporation for $1.13 billion or $14/share. Maytag Corporation‚ the 3rd largest home appliance manufacturer in the United States‚ has announced that it will consider competitive offers for the acquisition of the company. Chinese home appliance manufacturer
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