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Ford Motor Company
Business Analysis Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is 4th on Fortune 500 List and 4th on Global 500 List and is the 2nd largest auto manufacturer in the world. Ford Motor Company has the advantage of Ford Motor Credit however, due to Firestone tire recalls the prices are the lowest prices in years with cash reserves sunk to $4.1 billion and $13 billion on acquisitions with $3.5 billion to cover recall of tires. Ford Motor Company is Environmentally friendly including cleaner engine emissions and is presently working with environmental groups to clean the environment and is vested in solar power.
Ford Motor Company is focusing on cost reduction programs and is building smaller vehicles, which are more fuel efficient to balance its global portfolio and stay abreast of the worldwide shift in demand. While the company should be profitable, it will be a lower level of profit than in previous years. The company has an ongoing problem with unfavorable currency transaction. Ford reported more in total assets for the second quarter of 2012 than was reported in the last quarter of 2011 as well as reporting more in liabilities for the second quarter of 2012 than was reported for the last quarter of 2011. Also reported was more equity company stock for the 2nd quarter of 2012 as compared to the last quarter of 2011. Assets were lower for the 2nd quarter of 2012 as compared to the last quarter...
GM has 15.1% of the Automobile Market with sales in more than 200 countries and is the largest auto manufacturer in the world with $183 billion in global sales and $5 billion in profits. GM is 3rd on Fortune 500 list and 3rd on Global 500 list and reports technological alliances with Toyota and Honda Motor. GM has GMAC Financial Services for mortgage, auto, and business finance and has electronic business and digital technology with Direct TV and OnStar System. However, GM reports growth stunted by recalls.
Daimler/Chrysler
Daimler/Chrysler is leader in Mini-Van Lines and Convertible Lines although is lacking in diversification and holds a smaller market share than Ford or GM. GM has a State of Art Technology Center (Auburn Hills, MI) and needs to expand into foreign markets. Chrysler Group reports a net income of $436 million in the 2nd quarter of 2012 with net revenue up $16.8 billion for the quarter, which is a 23% growth over the same quarter last year. Chrysler reduced its net industrial debt from $2.1 billion a year ago to $432 million as of June 30, 2012. The U.S. market share for Chrysler increased 11.2% from 10.6% a year ago.
Ford Best Practices
Ford was the only car manufacturer that did not accept a federal bailout and reports profits for…
References
Chrysler Financial Results (2012) Chrysler Group Inc. Retrieved from: http://www.chryslergroupllc.com/investor/pressreleases/financial/Pages/default.aspx
Ford Financial Reports & SEC Filings (2012) Ford Corporate. Retrieved from: http://corporate.ford.com/our-company/investors/investor-quarterly-results
FORD LICENSES ITS BEST PRACTICE REPLICATION PROCESS TO THE UNITED STATES NAVY (2002) Media. Ford.com. Retrieved from: http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=13909
Ford Reduces Global Energy Consumption (2010) Compressed Air Best Practices. Retrieved from: http://www.airbestpractices.com/energy-manager/sustainable-manufacturing-news/ford-reduces-global-energy-consumption
General Motors Company (2012) Market Watch. Retrieved from: http://www.marketwatch.com/investing/stock/gm/financials
Manufacturing News (2012) Industry News. Retrieved from: http://manufacturing.hubspot.com/bid/25731/Manufacturing-Industry-Best-Practices-Ford-s-Culture-Shift
Ford Motor Company Business and corporate governance plan for Ford Motor Company Key components for corporate governance plans Ethics Business Goals Strategic Management Organization Reporting Current issues for Ford Motor Company in corporate governance plan Shortage of Parts from OEM Suppliers Company Structure Corporate Responsibility Committee Marketing Committee Define the current need for a governance plan Ethical business Approach Business Objectives Role of Stake Holders Structured Decision making Process Share Holder's Concerns Accountability and Transparency Development of corporate governance plan Corporate Code of Conduct Audit and Risk Committee Remuneration Committee Nomination Committee Performance evaluation Risk Management Shareholder's
Ford Motor Company -- Flowchart Analysis Ford Motor Company is one of the largest manufacturing companies in the global marketplace. Fiscally, Ford has had two major recent periods; one of prosperity, one of decline. Period #1, the late 1980s to 19979, showed a steady pattern of growth, about 5-7% per annum. Sales in 1998 were down 6%, up 14% in 1999, giving the decade an average of 5.4% growth and a
2009 2008 ART 8.54 8.84 ACP 42.74 41.27 Iturnover 15.13 14.23 Inventory Age 24.12 25.65 Comments: Ford shows unfavorable activity ratios, which is indicative of the fact that the company is using its assets efficiently to meet financial requirements. All measures, except ART improved over time (from 2008 to 2009). 2009 2008 Debt/Equity 2.04 1.62 Debt/Assets 0.40 0.36 TIE -2.35 2.25 Comments: Ford uses debt heavily to finance the growth of the company. Overall the company is servicing the debt well and is stable over time, even though the loss in 2009 has affected the capital
In October they are forced to half dividend. On the 17th October Ford posts its first consecutive quarterly loss in a decade. (BBC News Ford chief Jacques Nasser ousted). Though overwhelmed by the situation Bill Ford does his best to improve their financial situation and succeeds for a short while. But Ford's true "revitalization" would only be brought about by the CEO who came after Bill Ford, Alan Mulally (who
Ford Motor Company's Current Market Position Company Overview Quality Issues at Ford Motor Company Human Resources Role Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats Financial Impact of Recalls on Ford Motor Company The Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 who along with 11 other investors signed the article of incorporation for the organization. Since then, the Ford name has experienced tremendous growth and has been awarded with substantial significance in the automotive industry. It is one of the
Business Durant and General Motors Alex Madsen's book "The Deal Make: How William C. Durant Made General Motors" is a biographic account of Durant's life, documenting his failures as well as his achievements and giving an insight into the dynamic life of this entrepreneur. Durant is best known as the founder of General Motors, but his story is far from normal. The book starts at the end, telling the story of his