Analysis of Honda and Ford

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Analysis of Honda and Ford1Analysis of Honda and FordProvide a detailed analysis of the global automobile industry focusing on the strategies, strengths,weaknesses, and future prospects of Honda and Ford. Compare and contrast their approaches toinnovation, technology, and consumer satisfaction. Additionally, discuss the impact of external factorssuch as economic downturns, fuel prices, and consumer preferences on both companies' operations andmarket performance. Your response should be between 2,500 and 3,000 words.

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Analysis of Honda and Ford2Abstract:The Global Automobile Industry:The global automobile Industry is considered to be one of the most important industry which hasa strong focus on the manufacturing activity. The industries operating in this industry have astrong focus on innovation and technology as the company operating in this industry stronglyfocuses on considering the safety as well as environmental issues, they being the most importantfactor in the automobile industry. With the advent of globalization, technological innovation, thecompanies are strongly focusing onincreasing its core competencies and achieving economies ofscale.A firm operating in a global market highly focuses on low cost nations so that thecompanies are able to manufacture goods at comparatively low cost. The firms operating in theglobal market helps in achieving competitive advantage from its competitors and the company isable to focus on mass market.“Global markets are attractive strategic options for somecompanies, but they are not the only source of strategic competitiveness. In fact, for mostcompanies–even for those capable of competing successfully in global markets–it is critical toremain committed to the domestic market. In the 21st-century competitive landscape, firms arechallenged to develop the optimal level of globalization, a level that results in appropriateconcentrations on a company’s domestic and global operations.” (Hitt, 2009). The companiesfocus on innovation and latest technology so as to gain competitive advantage, by continuouschange in technology, innovation the company focuses on developing new strategies, byadopting these strategies the companies are able to focus on its core competencies, the strategiesare made in line with the global environment.The two companies of the same industry that hasbeen taken for analysis are Honda and Ford.

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Analysis of Honda and Ford3Honda:Honda came into existence in the year 1948, and strongly focused onbringing joy to itscustomers, the company had a strong focus onbuildinga joy of driving to its customers. Thecompany’s working revolvedaround the“Respect for the Individual” and “The Three Joyswhich are expressed in terms of The joy of buying, joy of selling and joy of creating” withastrong focus on these aspects the company was able to achieve competitive advantage andoperated successfully in theglobal market. The companyhas a strong focus on the preferences ofthe consumers and it focuses on fulfilling the needs and the requirements of the consumersacross the globe. The company strongly focused on localizationwhich helped in pioneering itspresence across the globe. The company has also strongly focused on innovation and technology,which has helped the company to attain the competitive advantage,the advanced technologicaldriven production method of Honda isconsidered to be itsmain core competency.The companyhas a strong focus on technology and it adopts technology in manufacturing and designing itscar, the company today is strongly focusing on“Robots” whichare used by thecompany inmanufacturing different automobiles,the company focuses on automated production with astrong focus on quality.Mission Statement of Honda:Management Policies:“The management policies of Honda are:Proceed always with ambition and youthfulness.Respect sound theory, develop fresh ideas, and make the most effective use of time.“Maintaining a global viewpoint, the company is dedicated to supplying products of high quality,yet at a reasonable price for worldwide customer” (Honda, website)

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Analysis of Honda and Ford4Enjoy work and encourage open communication.Strive constantly for a harmonious flow of work.Be ever mindful of the value of research and endeavor.” (Honda Website)Ford:Henry Ford incorporatedFord in 1903having its basein Dearborn, Michigan. The companyhasa strong focus inautomotive as well as financial services.The company operates globally with afocus onmanufacturing as well as distribution.The company focuses on designing andmanufacturing the cars of different sizes so as to cater to the need and requirement of theconsumers.‘It focuses on leveraging its product development strengths and technical expertiseto deliver safe, fuel efficient and fun to drive vehicle to its customers across the globe.’(Annualreport, 2009).The company has strongly focused on manufacturing and designing differentproducts likeEco-Boost, Poweshift which has helped the company in improving the fuelefficiency of the products.Ford focuses on five key areas:Driving QualityFuel EconomyTechnologySafetyCraftmanship.The company hasstrongly focused on adoptingdifferent cost reduction strategies over past fouryears which has helped the company on increasing its focus on itspersonnel development andtechnology.Analysis:

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