Caterpillar and Komatsu: A Mission Statement Evaluation
Caterpillar and Komatsu are two of the largest heavy equipment manufacturers in the world with total revenue of over $29.1 billion dollars for fiscal year 2001 between the two companies. Caterpillar was established in 1925 after Benjamin Holt and Daniel Best merged their two companies, both of which had been in business for over 35 years each. Komatsu was founded in 1921 when Komatsu Iron Works was spun off as an independent corporation from Takeuchi Mining Industry, Ltd. Both companies, Caterpillar and Komatsu, have since established themselves in the market as leaders of heavy equipment manufacturing.
A review of the websites and mission statements for each company speaks volumes about the company and their philosophy towards doing business. Each mission statement was evaluated for the following components as per the UniModule for the course: Customers, Products or services, Markets, Technology, Concern for survival, growth and profitability, Philosophy, Self-concept, Concern for public image and Concern for employees.
Mission Statement
Sample mission statement
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Caterpillar
Caterpillar has both a vision and a mission to drive their company. The vision is basically stated, "Be the global leader in customer value" (Caterpillar). This basic statement drives the four different aspects of the mission and the company as a whole. The vision also shows a strong concern for survival and growth with a forward-looking vision to the future. In addition, a basic vision such as this also drives the philosophy of the company as they strive to be the best in their market.
The first section of the mission statement is as follows:
Caterpillar will be the leader in providing the best value in machines, engines and support...
Outstanding Paper!
Great paper on "Caterpillar and Komatsu". Caterpillar and Komatsu are two of the largest heavy equipment manufacturers. They are leading the industry. They will remain the leaders and continue to progress. Caterpillar, has hundreds and hundreds of machines. They are also in the Fortune 500. Their goal is to be the leader in customer value. The company has been in buisness for over 75 years. Caterpillar, has many products such as: construcution equipment, mining equipment, etc. I might as well leave it at that, because if I keep going I might as well write a paper on it. Komatsu, has the world largest wheel dozer. Komatsu is committed to Quality and Reliability. Both companies have a long history of developing successful products. The Author clearly stated everything you need to know in his paper. Well Done!
P.S If I would of kept going I might as well write a paper on it, hehehe. Great Job!
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