KOMATSU LIMITED INTRODUCTION The case is about two companies‚ Komatsu ltd. and caterpillar ltd. And how a small company like komatsu was able to compete with giants like caterpillar and was able to grow to gain number two position in the world market. CAT had suffered major financial losses during the period from 1981 through 1984‚ the case describes how Komatsu grew from a $170 million local manufacturer in 1963 to become CAT’s major challenge in the emerging global competitive battle. The case
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http://angelinajao.wordpress.com/2002/10/29/caterpillar-vs-komatsu-four-decades-of-global-competition/ http://www.doc88.com/p-844510545043.html For more than 75 years‚ Caterpillar Inc. has been building the world’s infrastructure‚ and in partnership with Caterpillar dealers‚ has allowed for positive and sustainable change on every continent. A Fortune 100 company‚ Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment‚ diesel and natural gas engines‚ and industrial
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Komatsu Case Study Contents Executive Summary 2 Evolution and Strategic Drivers of Komatsu (EME) 3 Organizational Culture 4 Five-Force Analysis: The EME Industry: 5 SWOT Analysis 8 Resource Based Competitive Advantage 8 Financials & Future Course 9 Company on The Right Path 11 References 12 Executive Summary Komatsu‚ the Japan based earth moving equipment taking on Caterpillar manufacturer has been studied by management students around the globe for years now. This story
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I. Background of the Study Komatsu had its origin 1894 when the Takeuchi Mining Company was founded. A major expansion occurred in 1917 when the Komatsu Iron Works was established to manufacture mining equipment and machine tools. The name Komatsu came into existence in 1921 when iron works separated from the mining company to become KOMATSU ltd. Despite a name that means “little pine tree”‚ Komatsu produces line up of big equipment. The company is the world’s second largest manufacturer of construction
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1.0 Identification and Prioritization of Key Issues/Problems Komatsu Ltd. is known as a Japan based multinational company established in 13 May 1921. The company was founded by Maitaro Takeuchi in Osaka‚ Japan. The main operation of this company is the manufacturing and selling of construction and mining equipments‚ utilities‚ forest equipments and industrial machinery. The company had experienced several changes and development due to different leaders. However‚ the company had faced some problems
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Caterpillar and Komatsu: A Mission Statement Evaluation Caterpillar and Komatsu are two of the largest heavy equipment manufacturers in the world with total revenue of over $29.1 billion dollars for fiscal year 2001 between the two companies. Caterpillar was established in 1925 after Benjamin Holt and Daniel Best merged their two companies‚ both of which had been in business for over 35 years each. Komatsu was founded in 1921 when Komatsu Iron Works was spun off as an independent corporation from
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Case Study | Komatsu Komatsu saves big‚ sells more‚ goes green at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and MINExpo Overview Komatsu needed a show-stopping‚ affordable‚ green way to exhibit at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and MINExpo. Global Experience Specialists (GES) customized a solution that included reconfigurable booth components‚ multiple SmartLeads℠ stations‚ and cost-saving‚ eco-friendly rental solutions. The resulting exhibit helped Komatsu connect with an untapped international audience‚ realize substantial cost savings
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Konm Komatsu Case sorularının Cevapları 1-Komatsu was able to evolve from a 169 million Dollar company with low-quality products to become a real challenge to Caterpillar by taking vital series of actions. First action was taken by Kawai’s father by initiating a Total Quality Control(TQC) program in 1961. In this context‚ Kawai’s strategy was to acquaire and develop advanced technology‚ to raise quality and to increase efficiency to the level necessary to “catch up with and surpass Cat”. In order
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE/CORPORATE MANAGEMENT CONTROLS ➢ Corporate Governance Mission Statement: o Caterpillar’s corporate governance program ensures we serve the interests of stockholders and other stakeholders with the highest standards of responsibility‚ integrity and compliance with all laws. These standards are guided by our board of directors and global management team‚ who work to oversee the company’s actions‚ performance and governance policies. ➢ ➢ Announced
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1. How was Komatsu able to evolve from a $169 million company with low-quality products to become a real challenge to Caterpillar by the early 1980s? How would you evaluate Mr. Kawai’s performance? The long-term vision of “catch up and surpass CAT” opened up different product offerings and the extension of the Komatsu market. Initiating Total Quality Control (TQC) helped to develop a strategy to acquire and develop advanced technology. Project A also sought to raise the quality to match CAT’s
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