Capacity Planning at General Motors India

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Case Code : OPER100
Case Length : 16 Pages
Period : 2007-2011
Organization : General Motors
Pub Date : 2012
Teaching Note :Available
Countries : India
Industry : Automotive

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Founded on September 16, 1908, in Flint, Michigan, by William C. Durant (Durant), General Motors (GM) went on to become one of the largest manufacturers of cars and trucks with a 17% share in the world auto market. Headquartered in Detroit, GM, as of 2010, it employed approximately 209,000 people all over the world and produced around 8.5 million units annually. The company, together with its strategic partners, produced cars and trucks in 43 countries and its products were available in about 170 countries. GM had its highest sales in China followed by the U.S., Brazil, the U.K., Germany, Canada, and Russia and owned brands like Baojun, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, FAW, GMC, Daewoo, Holden, Goodwrench, Isuzu, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Geo, Saturn, and Wuling.

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