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GROUP: ANKUR UMMAT (2012G05) ANURAG MISHRA (2012G06) BIBIN PILLAI(2012G07) BALWAN YADAV (2012G08) Caterpillar Tractor Brand Plan
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Background Head quarters in Illinois Design, manufacture & market Earth moving equipment 1920 - Cat pulled out of overcrowded farm equipment to concentrate on growing EME 1925. The Holt Manufacturing Company and the C. L. Best Tractor Co. merge to form Caterpillar Tractor Co. 1941-44 – CATs sales tripled as US Army decided to standardize on Cat’s bulldozers 1979 – CAT’s went for high level of Automations 1981 – Company had 129 independent dealers overseas operating 605 branches worldwide 1981-83. The worldwide recession took its toll on Caterpillar, costing the company the equivalent of $1 million a day and forcing it to dramatically reduce employment. 1983. Caterpillar Leasing Company expanded to offer equipment financing options to its customers worldwide and is renamed Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation. 1985-present. The product line continued to diversify to meet a variety of customer needs. More than 300 products are now offered, more than double the figure in 1981. 1986. The Caterpillar Tractor Co. changes its name to Caterpillar Inc. - a more accurate reflection of the enterprise's growing diversity. 1987. A $1.8 billion plant modernization program was launched to streamline the manufacturing process. 1990. The company decentralized its structure, reorganizing into business units responsible for return on assets and customer satisfaction.
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Background………….Cont.. 1997. CAT continued to expand, acquiring the U.K.-based Perkins Engines. With the addition of Germany's MaK Motoren the previous year, Caterpillar becomes the world leader in diesel engine manufacturing. 1998. The world's largest off-highway truck - the 797 - makes its debut at the Cat Proving Ground in Arizona. 1999. Caterpillar unveils new line of compact construction equipment at CONEXPO 2000. Caterpillar celebrates its 75th anniversary. 2001. Caterpillar is the first company to globally launch 6 Sigma and deliver first-year benefits in excess of implementation costs. 2003. Caterpillar becomes the first engine manufacturer to offer a complete line of 2004 model year clean diesel engines 2005. Demonstrating a pledge to sustainable development, Caterpillar responded to a number of tragedies around the world, including the Asian Tsunami disaster, hurricanes along the U.S. Gulf Coast and earthquakes in South Asia. In the face of each of these challenges, employees, dealers and corporate leaders alike joined together to build a promise of hope and growth for all those affected by donating machinery, money and resources for relief and recovery efforts. 2006. Benjamin Holt, one of Caterpillar Inc.'s founding fathers and designer of the first track-type tractor was recognized for his ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit with an induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. 2006. Caterpillar Inc. subsidiary Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. (Cat Logistics) opens a new parts distribution center in the Lingang Industrial Area in Shanghai. 2006. Caterpillar launched a revised and updated Worldwide Code of Conduct and Enterprise Strategy. 2008-2011. Over 400 new Caterpillar machines help construct a 2,400-kilometer rail line through the Nafud Desert in Saudi Arabia
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Caterpillar Strategy The strategy includes a vision of the future where: Caterpillar is the recognized leader everywhere it does business. CAT’s products, services and solutions help their customers succeed. Distribution system is a competitive advantage. World Class Supply chain management Business model drives superior results Talented people live CAT Values in Action. Work today helps customers create a more sustainable world. CAT’s financial performance consistently rewards their stockholders.
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Next 5 Years Goals – Focused in three areas Delivering superior results: A great long-term investment with total shareholder return in the top 25% -one of fortune 500 company. Developing the best team of people: Our employees will have a great, safe and inclusive place to work. Becoming the global leader everywhere we do business: Our customers will make more money with us than with our competitors.
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Caterpillar Situation in 1981 Facing unsettled economic Environment In Late 1981 much talk circulated in world media about global debts Earth Moving Equipment industry was operating on 60% capacity CAT management had to reduce about 38000 work force
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Users Construction and mining were key users for EME US accounted for $230 billion construction industry which is 5% of world in 1980 Demand for EME is higher in developing countries than developed countries
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Financing & Insurance Solutions Cat offer Finance Options for the Following: Machines Electric Power Oil & Gas Marine Motor Coach
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Payment Solutions Best-in-Class Interest Rate Low Monthly Minimum Payment No Annual Fee No Collateral Required Special 0% Financing Options Available Instant Access to Your Account Information Online 24/7 One-time Credit Approval Manage Projects with Sub-Accounts
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Competition Case Equipments John Deere Komatsu Hitachi IBH holdings JCB Bharat Earth Movers Hyundai
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Financials of CAT
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