WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION GLOBAL PROCUREMENT | Cost Analysis | | | | | Whirlpool is the world’s largest producer and marketer of small and large home appliances such as mixers‚ food processors‚ washing machines‚ refrigerators‚ air conditioners‚ etc. Whirlpool also has a long standing relationship with Sears‚ which sells Whirlpool products under the brand name Kenmore. In addition to its North American presence (both manufacturing and sales)‚ Whirlpool also has a strong presence in Mexico‚ and
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Running Head: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION Whirlpool Corporation [Author’s Name] [Institution’s Name] Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation is a renowned global manufacturer and marketer of electronics appliances. Its product portfolio primarily consists of laundry appliances‚ refrigeration systems‚ nourishments appliances‚ juicers & mixers‚ and dishwashers. The company markets and distributes its products under different names like Whirlpool‚ Kitchen Aid‚
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A07-00-0013 Whirlpool Corporation’s Global Strategy We want to be able to take the best capabilities we have and leverage them in all our companies worldwide. David Whitman‚ Whirlpool CEO‚ 1994 Quoted in the Harvard Business Review In 1989‚ Whirlpool Corporation (Whirlpool) embarked on an ambitious global expansion with the objective of becoming the world market leader in home appliances. Beginning with the purchase of a majority stake in an appliance company owned by Philips‚ the Dutch
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2012-2013 (BKM06GM) | Learning Questions Whirlpool | Dan Beseda 376211db@eur.nl 11/5/2012 | Introduction This first part of this paper analyses appliances industry and identify globalization drivers. The second part argues whether Whirlpool should continue its global expansion strategy. Last part examine why Whirlpool struggled with the expansion and what lesson could we take from this case. The appliances industry and identify globalization drivers The globalization in the appliances
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HISTORY OF WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION Founded 1911 Headquarters Benton Harbor‚ Michigan‚ USA Key people Jeff M. Fettig‚ (Chairman & CEO) Michael A. Todman‚ (President‚ Whirlpool North America) Paulo F.M.O. Periquito‚ (President‚ Whirlpool International) Industry Major appliances‚ Small appliances Products Clothes washers and dryers‚ refrigerators‚ freezers‚ dishwashers‚ ranges‚ compactors‚ room air conditioners‚ microwaves ovens‚ counter top appliances. Revenue ▲ USD 18
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Case Open innovation helps Whirlpool Corporation discover new market opportunities Amy Muller and Nate Hutchins pen innovation – the practice of sourcing ideas and expertise from outside a company to stimulate or supplement internal initiatives – can promote new business opportunities when applied at all stages of the innovation process – idea generation‚ idea development and commercialization.[1] To manage the process effectively‚ each company needs to learn to understand which stages
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CHAPTER 1 – Purchasing and Supply Management The Financial Significance of Supply Management Profit-leverage effect – A decrease in purchasing expenditures directly increases profits before taxes (assuming no decrease in quality or purchasing total cost) Return-on-assets Effect – A high ROA indicates managerial prowess in generating profits with lower spending (caveat – ROA ratios vary from one industry to another) Inventory Turnover Effect – Increased inventory turnover indicates optimal utilization
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I Situation Analysis Industry Whirlpool Corporation is a worldwide manufacturer and marketer of home appliances. It manufactures and markets mainly appliances and appliance-related products‚ primarily for home use. The Company has manufacturing plants in 13 countries‚ and is also an owner of eleven brand names. Whirlpool sends its products to distributors and retailers in more than 170 countries. Its principal products are laundry appliances‚ refrigerators and freezers‚ cooking appliances‚ dishwashers
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Introduction Technix BV is a medium-sized enterprise‚ trading house (van Weele 2010). The company involves in trading of good quality technical parts to building and offshore industries (van Weele 2010). Technix gets its products from manufacturers which located worldwide (van Weele 2010). Instead of Technix arrange the delivery‚ the manufacturers on behalf of Technix arranged the delivery of goods to Technix’s customers (van Weele 2010). Technix has established since 1993 with largely known of
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Bridgespan Cost Analysis Toolkit Step 4: Allocate indirect costs Template: Identifying cost drivers Cost drivers are measurable factors that allow you to determine the relationship between the indirect cost and each program area. They are program-related units that cause an indirect cost to increase or decrease. Another way to think about it would be factors that can approximate the demand that each of your program places on the particular resource item. The appropriate driver may be different
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