Transcript of Group Case Study
Group Case Study
Deere and Company
Skid-steer loader Proposal
Scott Nolan – Supply Manager of Deere & Company
Commercial work site product manufacturing facility in Knoxville, TN.
Operational in 24 months – July 1988
Integrate suppliers into the product development process for the Steer-Skid Loader (product)
Projected sales of $1.2 billion; 60,000 units by 2000-2001
April 1996, HQ approved an investment project of $35 million to manufacture the Steer-Skid
Loader.
Supplier integration in Steer-Skid Loader designer.
Capacity – Ability to meet our current and future demands.
Quality – Quality products and processes.
Technology – Process/unique technology and applications.
Cost – Low production cost.
