The case catches the difficulties Komatsu, the 2nd biggest producer of the earth moving devices dealt with throughout the previous 5 years as it looked for to globalize its operations. By 2007, it had actually ended up being the second biggest producer of the earth moving devices with more than 80 % of its sales originating from beyond Japan.
It has actually developed a network of plants, suppliers and service centers around the globe. Senior management is encouraged that a significant factor for its success is its culture, just recently articulated as the Komatsu Way. The main concern in the case is ways to transfer and embed it to its far flung operations throughout the world.
PUBLICATION DATE: April 08, 2010 PRODUCT #: 910415-HCB-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about LEADERSHIP & MANAGING PEOPLE
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