China's Geely Buys $9 Billion Daimler Stake to Become Top Holder
Feb 23, 2018 · Chinese manufacturer Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. has acquired a stake worth about 7.3 billion euros (US$9 billion) in Daimler AG to become the largest investor in the German automaker.
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The Automotive Industry: Economic Impact And Location Issues
Jan 5, 2007 · The automotive industry is a major industrial and economic force worldwide. It makes 60 million cars and trucks a year, and they are responsible for almost half the world's consumption of oil.
Ford CEO: ‘The Culture Is Starting to Change’ - IndustryWeek
Oct 28, 2021 · Being more flexible and less hierarchical has been on Ford leaders' wish list for years: When Executive Chairman Bill Ford named Hackett CEO in the spring of 2017, he lauded the former Steelcase CEO as a "cultural change agent" and praised the work of his predecessor, Alan Mulally, on that front. Farley on Oct. 27 said that, beyond a higher pace of product design and development, his team has ...
Tariffs Are Benefiting U.S. Manufacturing | IndustryWeek
Oct 29, 2020 · Beginning in January 2018, the Trump administration levied tariffs on a series of industrial sectors. Those were followed by tariffs on over half of U.S. imports from China, and ranged from 10 to 25%.
Lithium Batteries' Dirty Secret: Manufacturing Them Leaves …
Oct 16, 2018 · See also: The Whys Behind the 'Astonishing Drop' in Lithium Ion Battery Costs For perspective, the average German car owner could drive a gas-guzzling vehicle for three and a half years, or more than 50,000 kilometers, before a Nissan Leaf with a 30 kWh battery would beat it on carbon-dioxide emissions in a coal-heavy country, Berylls estimates show.
Apple’s Supply Chain Struggles Are a Major Threat
Oct 23, 2017 · Apple Inc. has lost its supply chain mojo. While consumers remember the iPhone for its cool design, closed-wall operating system and hefty price tag, industry insiders in Asia turn to the U.S. giant as an example of incredible manufacturing discipline.
Industry 4.0: Harnessing the Power of ERP and MES Integration
Jul 20, 2017 · Indeed, the anticipated efficiency returns from digitization over the next five years across all major industrial sectors are substantial: nearly 3% in additional revenue and 3.6% in reduced costs per year, according to a recent PwC survey. By proactively leading the digitization effort, industrial manufacturers can earn a growing portion of these gains.
The Path to Operational Excellence Through Operational Discipline
May 20, 2014 · Discipline = Predictability. For some, operational discipline can have a negative connotation. For example, it is sometimes interpreted as a means to punish behavior and actions that are not in line with expected norms.
Six Motivational Drivers, and How to Unleash Them
Sep 10, 2019 · The Six Drivers of Intrinsic Motivation. Each of these core motivators refers to what makes people tick, and why they do what they do. Take a moment and read them carefully.