Managing International OperationsMy BackgroundScope of ResponsibilitySlide 4Drive AxlesFront (Steer) AxleFoundation (Drum) BrakeAir Disc BrakeTransfer CaseDrivelineTransmissionClutchAnti-Lock Braking SystemTrailer AxleTrailer Air SuspensionSlide 16Slide 17Domestic (U.S.) LocationsInternational SubsidiariesInternational Subsidiaries (cont)International Joint VenturesSlide 22Slide 23Slide 24Slide 25Slide 26Slide 27Slide 28Slide 29Slide 30Slide 31Slide 32Slide 33Slide 34Slide 35Slide 36Slide 37Slide 38Slide 39Slide 40Slide 41Slide 42Slide 43Reasons for International OperationsMajor IssuesMajor Issues (continued)Slide 47Questions?Managing International OperationsPresented byPrakash R. MulchandaniMy BackgroundMy BackgroundCame from India in 1960’sEducation–M.S. (Chemical Engineering)–MBA (Finance)Several assignments at Rockwell InternationalSpun off into Meritor AutomotiveMerged with Arvin Industries to form ArvinMeritorScope of ResponsibilityScope of Responsibility$3.5 billion in sales–Plus $300 million in joint venture sales28 manufacturing plants–Located in nine countries28,000 employeesUnion and non-union operationsPRODUCTSDrive AxlesDrive AxlesDrive AxlesDrive AxlesFront (Steer) AxleFront (Steer) AxleFront (Steer) AxleFront (Steer) AxleFoundation (Drum) BrakeFoundation (Drum) BrakeFoundation (Drum) BrakeFoundation (Drum) BrakeAir Disc BrakeAir Disc BrakeAir Disc BrakeAir Disc BrakeTransfer CaseTransfer CaseTransfer CaseTransfer CaseDrivelineDrivelineDrivelineDrivelineTransmissionTransmissionTransmissionTransmissionClutchClutchClutchClutchAnti-Lock Braking SystemAnti-Lock Braking SystemAnti-Lock Braking SystemAnti-Lock Braking SystemTrailer AxleTrailer AxleTrailer AxleTrailer AxleTrailer Air SuspensionTrailer Air SuspensionTrailer Air SuspensionTrailer Air SuspensionLocationsDomestic (U.S.) LocationsDomestic (U.S.) LocationsDomestic (U.S.) LocationsDomestic (U.S.) LocationsNewark, OhioKenton, OhioLaurinburg, N.C.Asheville, N.C.York, S.C.Fairfield, IowaCarrollton, KentuckyOshkosh, WisconsinMorristown, TennesseeInternational SubsidiariesInternational SubsidiariesInternational SubsidiariesInternational SubsidiariesTilbury, OntarioSao Paolo, BrazilCameri, ItalyVerona, ItalyWrexham, WalesCwmbran, WalesMaudslay, EnglandDublin, IrelandInternational Subsidiaries (cont)International Subsidiaries (cont)International Subsidiaries (cont)International Subsidiaries (cont)Lindesberg, SwedenBarcelona, SpainAmsterdam, NetherlandsMitry-Mory, FranceSt. Etienne, FranceFrankfurt, GermanyJohannesburg, South AfricaMelbourne, AustraliaInternational Joint VenturesInternational Joint VenturesIzmir, TurkeyMysore, IndiaJinan, ChinaCaxias do Sul, BrazilFriedrichshafen, GermanyBrussels, BelgiumMonterrey, MexicoXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXCustomersApplicationsCompetitorsReasons for International OperationsReasons for International OperationsReasons for International OperationsReasons for International OperationsAccess to World MarketsComponent SourcingGlobal Orientation of CustomersFirst to enter Key MarketsAcquire TechnologyDe-integration of OEM’sMajor IssuesMajor IssuesMajor IssuesMajor IssuesManagement TimeTransfer Pricing (Taxation/Import Duties)Currency RiskTechnology Give-awayCultural DifferencesMajor Issues (continued)Major Issues (continued)Major Issues (continued)Major Issues (continued)Pressure to Invest in Related VenturesInadequate Due DiligenceNo Exit StrategyLegal Issues (Russian Trailer Project)Personal RiskHEADLINE: COPTER CRASHLANDS AT INFOSYS: AUTOMOTIVE MD, 2 DIRECTORS ESCAPE Star of Mysore Online Mysore, Jan. 18 (MRS&ACP)- Automotive Axles Managing Director Baba M. Kalyani and two Directors as well as crew had a miraculous escape when the helicopter they were traveling in crash landed at the helipad of Infosys in Hebbal Industrial Area this morning.It was around 10 am that the Deccan Airways helicopter carrying Kalyani, Directors Rakesh Sachdev and Lori Dohal {Larry Dowers} from Bangalore crashlanded in a corner of the helipad from a height of 20 ft while the pilot was trying to land.Technical snag is said to be the cause for the mishap. The helicopter was found on the helipad lying on its left side with its blades shattered. Pilot Captain Mehal and technician Devendrakumar, Sharma escaped unhurt.Automotive Axles MD and the two Directors were taken out by the fire fighting personnel of BEML who rushed to the spot immediately on receiving the information. The Automotive Executives were to attend the company's Board meeting in Hongalli Industrial Area.They were shifted to Apollo BGS Hospital where they are still being treated when we went to press. According to eyewitnesses, smoke was noticed in the helicopter after the mishap. "Fortunately the copter did not catch fire," he added. Vijayanagar Police Sub-Inspector Girish and staff rushed to the spot. Later ACP Vijayakumar and DCP K.T. Balakrishna also visited the
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