Just recently had some analytical observations relevant to
the automobile industry and the Basic Summary of Business Process comparison
analyses guidelines. The perspective is specific to industry business system
design with reference to regional origin location cultural influences on
strategy.
The noted phases of the business process summary related to
the regions are not exclusive of the business systems development structure,
but are considered system development strengths of comparative performance competitiveness
of product developments respective to regional cultures.
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United States:
[Idea Development, Resource Acquisition +
Manufacturing]
- Early history of segment leadership sales volume economic strategy and cultural history influences of financial conservatism [example: Sam Walton, Henry Ford, NASCAR, etc…]
- Competitive focus on pricing and segment leadership in support of volume manufacturing strategy
- Innovative design historically limited by volume and pricing strategy, profitability impacts
Comparative Business System Competitiveness Development
Europe: [Idea Development, Resource Acquisition + Manufacturing]
- Origins of Luxury goods market [fashionable wealth]
- Design and selective manufacturing materials emphasized
- Automotive performance dynamics derived from racing history [Formula One, LeMans, etc...]
Japan / Asia
Pacific: [Manufacturing + Distribution
(logistics)]
- Geographic location vulnerabilities relative to U.S. and European markets
- Development focus of global manufacturing to reduce logistics and financial currency risks
- Strategic strength created from vulnerabilities:
- High quality performance manufacturing flexibility / engineering
- International manufacturing distribution logistics
- Creative product development alliances (U.S. and European market product design influences, or market customization) within idea development, resource acquisition phase (re: Calty designs)
- Higher implementation levels of technology in product offerings
