Ford - Internal Environment Analysis

Internal Environment

Resources
Tangible:
?    Established manufacturing facilities globally.
?    Highly trained managers.
?    R&D facilities.

Intangible:
?    Well known brand name associated with Industry Revolution and American Dream.

Capabilities:
?    Ability to manufacture sufficient number of cars to meet demands globally.
?    Capable of providing innovative products with Safety and Convenience features.

Core Competencies:
?    Strong Engineering Capabilities.

Competitive Advantage:
?    Strong brand portfolio.
?    Large network of dealers and suppliers globally.
?    Strategic alliances formed with auto manufacturers in different countries.

Value Chain:

 
?    Inbound Logistics: Receiving, warehousing and input control of materials or parts.
?    Operations: Transforms inputs – raw material and parts – to finished automobile.
?    Outbound Logistics: Activities involved in delivering the automobile to customers and order fulfillment.
?    Marketing and Sales: Attracting the customers to buy the products including distribution channel selection and advertising.
?    After Sales Service: It includes customer support and repairs which will maintain or enhance the automobile’s value.

Financials (Automotive):

    
Sr. No.    Parameter    2006    2005    2004
1    Sales    $143,307    $153,474 &nbs ...
Word (s) : 430
Pages (s) : 2
View (s) : 1272
Rank : 0
   
Report this paper
Please login to view the full paper