A look at the company Delphi

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Peter Drucker called the Automobile Industry as "the industry of industries". During the last few years, the production and management systems have been revolutionized in the automobile industry. One of the major changes in the industry has been the opening up and growth of several emerging markets.

Delphi, based in Troy, Michigan, U S A, is the world's largest and diversified supplier of automotive component, system and modules. Delphi earlier known as Automotive Component Worldwide (ACG Worldwide) was established in 1994 as a separate business sector within General Motors. Its operations were restructured and unified into a single identity called Delphi Automotive Systems in February 1995. It was followed by periodic internal consideration of the potential benefits to Delphi, General Motors and their employees, which could flow from Delphi's full separation from General Motors.

On August, 1998, the General Motors, Board of Directors approved in principle, proceeding with transactions that would result in Delphi becoming a fully independent publicly traded company during 1999.

General introduction
Company profile
1. Delphi corporation
2. Delphi Saginaw Steering Systems
3. Delphi Packard Electric Systems
4. Delphi Energy and Engine Management Systems
5. Delphi Chassis Systems
Delphi's global presence
1. Regional division of Delphi
2. Delphi's focus on global 'drivers'
3. Global manufacturing footprints
Environment
1. Internal environmental audit program
2. Eco efficient processes
3. Recycling activities
4. Beneficial products
5. Environmental awards and voluntary efforts
Safety
1. Workplace safety
2. Vehicle safety
Product profile
1. Drive shafts or half shafts
2. Steering columns
3. Power steering pumps
4. Integral steering gears
5. Rack and pinion steering gears
SWOT analysis
1. Strengths
2. Weakness
3. Opportunities
4. Threats
Functional departments
Human resource department
1. Objectives
2. Functions
Sales department
1. Customer products
2. Aftermarket depatment
Finance department
1. Accounts payable
2. Accounts receivable
3. Capital management
4. General ledger
New projects and ventures department
1. The process
Quality assurance
Purchase and supplier development department
1. Objectives
2. Purchase of material
3. Manufacturing and plant engineering and production control and logistics department
Product engineering department
1. Functions
2. The process of product plan to start production
Manufacturing engineering and metallurgy department
1. Objectives
2. Manufacturing engineering
3. Functions
4. Metallurgy
Maintenance and control engineering department
1. Functions
Operations department
Production control and logistics department
Suggestions and recommendations

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[...] Delphi Delco Electronics Systems ABS Electronics Airbag Electronics Antenna Systems Body and Security Electronics Systems Communication Systems Delco, Delco Electronics and Monsoon Audio Systems and Components Engine Management Systems Electronic and Software Eyecue Head-Up Display Systems Forewarn Collision Avoidance Systems Instrumentation and Display Electronics Integrated Circuits Mechanical Electromechanical and Electronic, HVAC Components Sensor and Power Modules Steering and Suspension Electronics These divisions are unified into a single identity - Delphi -which offers integrated solutions to the automotive industry. Delphi Corporation has its branches all over the world with the Headquarters situated in Troy, Michigan, U S A. [...]

[...] For the transportation of the workforce the company has entered into contract with the travel agencies who do the pick up and drop when they are required and this service has to round the clock Sales Department The Sales Department is headed by a sales manager and four Deputy-Managers taking care of the sales of Delphi's products to the customers and to the aftermarket. The major part of the products goes to the main customers and some parts to the after market. [...]

[...] Selected suppliers are required to undertake a rigorous Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), identical to that used by Delphi all over the world, before their supplies are accepted. Ongoing supplier development training program are held to ensure continuous improvement and up-gradation of skills and technology. With the help of the ERP package namely MFG/PRO installed in the organization any person requiring any material can place an order for the purchase of any material if approved by their supervisors and the departmental heads form their own desks. [...]

[...] ms and facilities are asked to submit process and material changes that have occurred at their operations so that these changes can be evaluated for awards and the information shared among all Delphi operations in order to implement change throughout the corporation. Recycling Activities- Delphi facilities are currently involved in numerous recycling activities and continually reviewing additional recycling alternatives. Some of the materials currently included in recycling programs throughout the corporation include cardboard, white paper, solvents, metals, nylon and plastic. [...]

[...] When it comes to automobiles which forms a part of every persons life care need to be taken to manufacture the parts also. This is carried out by the Product Engineering department. This department acts as an interface between the company and the customers. This department designs the product, the process for the customers. The three engineers in this department prepare plan and procedures for the manufacture of the products. These three share the responsibility of planning for the half shaft, the steering column and the inter-mediate shaft respectively. [...]

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