... suppliers have laid off workers and cut spending, and the trend continues into 2002. Therefore, auto manufacturers will have to find new ways to cut costs so that suppliers can afford to stay in business and these cost savings can be reflected back to the ultimate customer. Threat Until the 1970's, technical collaboration involving the former Chrysler Corp., Ford Motor Co ... its competitors. This can pose a major threat to the automotive manufacturing industry as keeping up with technology is very expensive and takes much effort. Vehicles have evolved a long way from Henry Fords origin...

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INTRODUCTION In 1903, Henry Ford created Ford Motor Company with vision to make the automobile accessible to every American. Today, nearly one hundred years later, Ford has grown to become the world's largest producer ... is able to identify and implement such a balance they have a better opportunity for a successful future. The key factor; however, is time. With fierce competition in the automotive industry Ford cannot afford to "sit on the sidelines." Fortunately, Ford has taken measures to position itself and more recently has shifted focus to a mind-set of economic sustainable developmen...

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