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INTRODUCTION:-
The world’s top ten automotive companies, Japan’s biggest car company, was
founded in 1933.The company was originally founded as a spinoff of Toyota
Industries, a machine maker started by Sakichi Toyoda, Kiichiro’s father. Both
companies are now part of the Toyota Group, Toyota is one of the world’s best-
known and most successful businesses, building cars and trucks in 28 countries for
Sale in more than 170 markets around the globe. Worldwide production of Toyota
Motor Corporation group vehicles Was 9.528 million (8.692 million for Toyota
and Lexus brand vehicles) in 2020 Toyota global production in 2020 was 9.528
million vehicles. That’s the equivalent of one car coming off the Production line
every three seconds, every minute, every hour, every day. A key element in
Toyota’s success is its commitment to designing, engineering and building cars in
the world regions Where they will be sold. In Europe, this local manufacturing
policy was launched in 1989 with the founding of Toyota Motor Manufacturing
UK (TMUK), just ahead of the opening of Toyota’s first European production
centers: a vehicle Manufacturing facility in Burnaston, Derbyshire, and an engine
factory in Deeside, North Wales.
The level of UK production has made Toyota a key player in the nation’s
manufacturing industry and its export trade, With most of its UK output being
shipped overseas. Burnaston is currently responsible for European production of
the Toyota Corolla and has the distinction of being the first Toyota factory to have
exported cars to the company’s “home”
Market in Japan. Deeside’s engine production includes the latest generation units
for use in the hybrid electric systems That power both Corolla and the C-HR
crossover.
Toyota has made regular investment in its UK operations to improve and update
their production capabilities and Efficiency, helping ensure the plants remain
competitive. To date, around £2.75 billion has been invested. Toyota (GB) PLC is
the company responsible for sales, marketing, after sales and customer relations for
Toyota and
Lexus in the UK. The sales performance in past years has consolidated the UK’s
position as one of Toyota’s strongest European markets. It has regularly been listed
in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For survey, rising to 15th in the
rankings in 2020
Toyota (GB) PLC headquarters near Epsom, Surrey
Toyota ranks highest among automakers in 2021 best global brands
Inter brand, a global consulting firm, annually releases the Best Global Brands
(BGB) list. For those unaware, this list ranks the value of a brand based on
financial performance, the scope of the said brand’s influence of purchases, its
competitiveness, and many other factors.
For the 2021 BGB list, Toyota emerged as the highest-ranked automaker with
a brand value of $54.1 billion (around Php 2.7 trillion). Based on the overall
ranking, Toyota sits at the seventh spot behind brands such as Coca-Cola,
Samsung, and Google.
MISSION STATEMENT:-
Toyota’s corporate mission is “to make ever-better cars, to build a future where
everyone has the freedom to move.” This mission statement is a combination of
the company’s official statements regarding the mission of its business: “to build a
future where everyone has the freedom to move” and “to make ever-better cars.”
Toyota’s corporate mission statement has the following key elements that reflect
the enterprise and the purpose and goals of its business:
Make ever-better cars
• Build an inclusive future
• Freedom to move for everyone
Toyota Motor Corporation uses various mission statements for its businesses in
different markets. However, with regard to the business of automobile
manufacturing and sales, the company’s corporate mission statement pertains to its
strategic actions in mobility technology. For example, Toyota aims to continuously
improve its automobiles. This objective aligns with the technological innovation
and integration trend affecting the automotive industry and transportation sector.
Such an objective influences Toyota’s intensive growth strategy and generic
strategy for competitive advantage, especially with regard to continuous
improvement for effective product development. The corporate mission also drives
the company to emphasize inclusiveness in its multinational business operations in
vehicle production and the maintenance of the business organization and its
resources. In relation, Toyota’s corporate mission statement includes the objective
of providing products that enable mobility for everyone. This objective entails the
development of automotive products for the global market, involving automobile
as well as related technologies. The internal and external strategic factors assessed
in the SWOT analysis of Toyota Motor Corporation determine how the business
positions itself to achieve these objectives based on the mission statement. The
company’s corporate vision statement supports the objectives contained in the
corporate mission.
VISION STATEMENT:-
Toyota vision statement is “To be the most successful and respected car
company in America.” The statement is a reflection of the status the company has
been working for ever since its foundation. It speaks of how the company looks to
exploit its resources and leadership position to leave nothing to chance in ensuring
it stands as one of the best car manufacturing company. The following elements
relate to this vision statement:
• Be The Most Successful
• Command Respect
• Market Domination
Toyota’s vision statement is detailed in describing what the business organization
wants to become in the long term. For example, the company states that it aims to
be a leader in the future of mobility. Other information contained in Toyota’s
corporate vision are its principles in doing business, the kind of organization the
company wants to be, and its contribution to the global community. This corporate
vision statement is future-oriented, clear, and challenging and inspiring for the
automotive company’s workers and business partners. With these characteristics
under consideration, Toyota’s corporate vision statement has high quality and is
holistic because it encompasses strategic goals for business leadership, product
quality, human resources, and corporate social responsibility, among other areas.
SWOT ANALYSIS:-
Toyota Motor Corporation addresses the internal and external strategic factors in
the business, as identified in this SWOT analysis. The SWOT framework pinpoints
the most significant opportunities, threats, and organizational weaknesses that
Toyota must address using its strengths. As a global leader in the automotive
industry, Toyota effectively addresses such factors. This SWOT analysis provides
insights about the possible influences on the company’s business. Toyota’s high
performance serves as an indicator of its ability to address the issues enumerated in
this SWOT analysis.
Toyota’s SWOT analysis shows that the company remains strong in the global
automobile market, although issues related to competition, organizational structure,
and corporate culture must be addressed.
COVID-19 Restrictions:-
Japan, the USA, and Europe account for 66% of Toyota’s sales. The pandemic has
severely impacted these regions. Measures to prevent the spread of the virus have
caused economic recession and unemployment. Until the governments administer
the vaccine on a large scale, COVID-19 would continue to threaten Toyota’s
growth.
Economic Crisis:-
In the second quarter, Toyota’s profits dropped by 74%. In a statement Toyota
issued, the company expects the weakness to continue impacting performance in
the foreseeable future.
RECOMMENDATIONS:-
Toyota’s SWOT analysis identifies key issues, such as the effects of competition
and the company’s weaknesses based on its organizational structure and culture.
To address the threats based on competition, Toyota needs to maximize its
competitive advantage based on its innovative capabilities. The company can also
further adjust its culture and structure to optimize its flexibility in decision-making
and problem solving.
CONCLUSION:-
90 years of dedicated pursuit of excellence has propelled Toyota to the forefront of
the auto industry. A leader in production, sales, and research, Toyota plays a vital
role in bridging the gap between the fossil-fuel era and the clean-energy era.
The company’s operation philosophy – The Toyota Way – is its biggest strength.
And the promise of a cleaner future is its biggest opportunity.
However, a traditional organization at its core, will Toyota’s rigid hierarchy enable
it to adapt to a new future? Also, how will Toyota handle the rapid rise of Tesla?
Time will tell whether Toyota overcomes these weaknesses and threats.
At the beginning, in companies and other firms, internal documentation was done
manually and only quarterly, as an output of the accounting system and with some
extra figures, and provided limited and disrupted the data on management
performance. In the past, information had to be isolated individually by the people
as per the need and policy of the company. Eventually, data and information was
differentiated and rather than the gathering of mass of information, significant and
accurate information that was needed by the company was the only one saved
(Laudon, 2007).
In their early years of existence, company computers were utilized for the logical
business of calculating the payroll and monitoring the accounts payable and
receivable. As programs were created that offered leaders with data regarding
sales, stocks, and other information that would aid in controlling the company, the
word “MIS” emerged to pertain to these types of companies (Cleland, 2006). At
present, MIS is utilized widely in various subjects and involves: decision support
systems, workforce control programs, project management and database storage
programs.
Identifying strategic partnerships with suppliers will further increase cost savings,
create higher quality products and ensure technological advancements. Focusing
on e-commerce tools such as cloud computing can be used for information
exchange on a global scale. Social networking should also be invested into for
global communication. With strong relationships, collaborative goals and shared
vision will achieve greater profits for all participants. To ensure TMC remains the
world’s largest automobile manufacturer, an investment into its forward thinking
culture must be maintained.
Toyota automobile has been created not only to achieve synergies between similar
vehicles but also to enable greater specialization in pursuing worldwide market
growth for each product category.
Patent & exclusive rights sharing of assembly parts and software of Toyota
motors.
Direct financing services to provide insurance, loans, leases, credit
facilities.
Repairs & maintenance along with spare parts for the aftermarket sales.
INCOME STATEMENT:-
BALANCE SHEET:-
RATIO ANALYSIS:-
VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS:- (SUPPLY
CHAIN)
The value chain is a systematic approach to examining the development of
competitive advantage. It was created by M. E. Porter in his book, Competitive
Advantage (1980).The chain consists of a series of activities that create and build
value. They culminate in the total value delivered by an organization. The 'margin'
depicted in the diagram is the same as added value. The organization is split into
'primary activities' and 'support activities.'
Primary Activities
Inbound Logistics:-
Here goods are received from a company's suppliers. They are stored until they are
needed on the production/assembly line. Goods are moved around the
organization. Toyota motors purchase their raw material from all around the
world. In order to maximize their availability of raw material Toyota motors
maintain good relationship with their suppliers. Toyota use JIT (Just In Time)
approach for handling of raw material.
Operations:-
This is where goods are manufactured or assembled. Individual operations could
include organizing the parts to make new cars & the final tune for a new car's
engine. Toyota motors are known for their reliability which comes from efficient
operations.
Outbound Logistics:-
The goods are now finished, and they need to be sent along the supply
chain to wholesalers, retailers or the final consumer. Toyota motors manage their
own Show rooms in different countries. Toyota motors make their product easily
assessable.
Marketing and Sales:-
In true customer orientated fashion, at this stage the Toyota motors prepares the
offering to meet the needs of targeted customers. This area focuses strongly upon
marketing communications and the promotions mix.
Service:-
This includes all areas of service such as final checking, after-sales service,
complaints handling, training and so on. Toyota value their customers.
Support Activities
Procurement:-
This function is responsible for all purchasing of goods, services and materials.
The aim is to secure the lowest possible price for purchases of the highest possible
quality. Toyota motors will be responsible for outsourcing (components or
operations that would normally be done in-house are done by other
organizations), and e-Purchasing (using IT and web-based technologies to achieve
procurement aims).
Technology Development:-
Technology is an important source of competitive advantage. Companies need to
innovate to reduce costs and to protect and sustain competitive advantage. Toyota
motors implemented production technology, Internet marketing activities, lean
manufacturing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and many other
technological developments.
Firm Infrastructure:-
This activity includes and is driven by corporate or strategic planning. Toyota
motors implemented Management Information System (MIS), and other
mechanisms for planning and control in different departments.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP
MANAGEMENT (CRM) MODEL:-
CUSTOMER PULL:-
A typical European customer will own a new vehicle for three to eight
years before replacing it. Toyota's process guides how different
touch-points over the customer lifecycle are delivered and how the
employees should respond to customer-initiated touch-points and
deliver Toyota-initiated ones.
This process starts when the customer is just thinking about buying a
new vehicle, with Toyota's marketing. The marketing guides
prospective buyers to the Toyota web site, where they can learn more and
request further information. Requesting information is an example of
"customer pull," where Toyota responds directly to the customer. It is the
first point at which the customer becomes known to Toyota, and it triggers
a check to see if Toyota already knows the customer. What the company
already knows about the customer guides how future touch-points to
that customer are delivered.
TOYOTA PUSH:-
As Toyota guides the customer through the purchase process, the auto
company uses what it knows about the customer to provide just the
right information that Toyota leadership thinks will help him or her
make the right choice. This is an example of "smart Toyota push." In
addition to more vehicle information, Toyota might send out a
customized offer, maybe even a pre-approved credit offer if the
customer's credit record with Toyota is good.
Statistical models are widely used to help identify which customers
should have which information pushed to them. Where models are
not available or not appropriate, simple data analyses or Toyota best
practices are used, instead. As the customer buys his or her new Toyota and
enters the ownership lifecycle, Toyota uses every opportunity to sense
customer pull and to respond to it—and to push exactly what it thinks the
customer wants, exactly where it's wanted, exactly when it's wanted. It is this
combination of pull and push that guides each customer step by step
during the customer lifecycle and toward the customer's next purchase.
It is the backbone of the lifetime conversation between the customer
and Toyota
CUSTOMER DNA:-
The heart of Toyota's Lean CRM is "Customer DNA." Just as
real DNA influences how each individual develops, looks and responds to his or
her environment, Customer DNA controls how each touch-point between
the customer and Toyota during the customer lifecycle is
carried out. It defines each touch-point—most likely a contact or a
campaign—that a customer is likely to have with Toyota, whether initiated
by the customer or by Toyota. The touch-point trigger, the touch-
point delivery process, previous or subsequent touch-points, the
roles and responsibilities involved and the business rules that
control how the touch-point is executed are all contained within the touch-point
Toyota implements the touch-points through the Unica Affinium
campaign management system (CMS). Using an industrial-strength CMS
like Affinium is the only way to manage the variability of customers, the
different touch-points and their implementation.
A regular process automatically reviews what is known about each
customer and decides whether a touch-point should be triggered. If
more than one touch-point is appropriate at the same time, it also
decides which one has priority and what happens to the other. For
example, an update of customers who have had recent service from a
dealer will trigger the review process. For those who were due to be
sent an inspection reminder but had the inspection recently, the
reminder will be cancelled. And the mileage at the last inspection
will be used to calculate when the next reminder should be sent out.
Similarly, if the customer requests information about a new model, the
request will automatically trigger a review process to identify the
best touch-point and which touch-points should be triggered as a
follow-up.
CONCLUSION:-
As Toyota introduces brand new touch-points, such as a new Customer Driver
Club, all Toyota has to do to update the Customer DNA is to define the touch-
points associated with the Club, how they interact with existing touch-points
and the membership rules for the club and then enter that data into Affinium.
The next time a review is triggered, the new touch-points will be there
along with the pre-existing touch-points.
Sales Revenue
Operating Income
Net Income attributable to Toyota Motor
Corporation and ROE (Return On Equity)
Capital Investement (Excluding vehicles in
operating lease or right of use assets) and R & D
(Research & Development Expenses
Vehicle Production
Vehicle Production by Region
Vehicle Sales
Vehicle Sales by Region
COMPETITORS LIST:-
1) Mercedes Benz:-
3) Ford:-
5) Nissan:-
7) Tesla:-
9) Volkswagen:-
11) Hyundai:-
It is headquartered in South Korea. They produce great products and services in the
automobile sectorDue to their great experience in the automobile sector, Hyundai
is considered as top Toyota competitors.