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James "Jim" RippyNovember 12, 2008
Bail them Out, But!!
Analysis of: The Breakfast Wars: Starbucks Learns to Cook | www.nytimes.com
Author: James "Jim" Rippy, Former Senior VP of Manufacturing, Continental Tire North America, Inc.
  The article in the news today about the reduction of health care benefits planned for GM salaried retirees is very sad .We are talking about folks in their seventies and eighties who gave their lives to the company. People who were told almost annually that the size of their wage increases...
James "Jim" RippyOctober 14, 2008
GM-Chrysler Merger. Will it work?
Analysis of: G.M. and Chrysler Explore Merger | www.nytimes.com
Author: James "Jim" Rippy, Former Senior VP of Manufacturing, Continental Tire North America, Inc.
Leadership at the top will just double the problem with the merger.
James "Jim" RippyOctober 13, 2008
GM-Chrysler Merger. Will it work?
Analysis of: GM, Ford SharesHit New Lows As Sentiment Fades Further | online.wsj.com
Author: James "Jim" Rippy, Former Senior VP of Manufacturing, Continental Tire North America, Inc.
Two weak companies with same failed strategy equals a diaster unless changes at top are part of deal.
Douglas HallOctober 2, 2008
Bill Heard Enterprises – “Closed”
Analysis of: Major GM Dealer Bill Heard Goes Out of Business | online.wsj.com
Author: Douglas Hall, Proprietor, RTF, LLC
As single brand dealership stores fail so does the OEM brand image. You can spin it anyway you like; Independent Dealer, poor management, bad financial risk but at the end of the day perception is reality.
Douglas HallAugust 13, 2008
RADICAL CHANGES FOR RADICAL TIMES – OR IS THERE MORE TO IT?
Analysis of: Detroit’s race against time : Will the Big Three’s cash last long enough for them to fix themselves? | www.economist.com
Author: Douglas Hall, Proprietor, RTF, LLC
Chrysler LLC announced it was exiting leasing entirely in July and GMAC has discontinued leasing in their Canadian market. This in it self may be considered a risk management avoidance given the current market status, however I find it interesting that Chrysler LLC is owned by Cerberus and Cerberus...
James "Jim" RippyAugust 11, 2008
Follow the Leader
Analysis of: Bridgestone H1 profit drops 18%, slashes forecasts | www.forbes.com
Author: James "Jim" Rippy, Former Senior VP of Manufacturing, Continental Tire North America, Inc.
A Sea Change has occurred in the Tire Industry. Major changes in production locations, pricing strategy,capital investment are happening today.
Dennis ProfittAugust 7, 2008
What Is Next In The US Automotive Industry For Ford, GM and Chrysler.
Analysis of: Ford Details Overhaul Plans As Losses Continue To Grow | online.wsj.com
Author: Dennis Profitt, Consultant, Dennis Profitt
Ford announced it was bringing six European vehicles to the US market and GM announced it was closing four truck Plants and adding shifts and new products to other plants.  While driven by the marketplace and predominantly by the price of fuel, this represents a departure from past downturns.
Dennis ProfittAugust 6, 2008
US Tier One Auto Suppliers To Be Hit Harder As European Designed Vehicles Are Produced In US
Analysis of: Auto Sales Sink, With Big Three Hit Hardest | online.wsj.com
Author: Dennis Profitt, Consultant, Dennis Profitt
With US auto sales down 13% in July and the forecast for the balance of the year equally distressing, news for the Tier 1 suppliers is even worse.  The news of existing designed European vehicles being brought to the US quickly , may well mean European companies presently manufacturing parts in...
James "Jim" RippyJune 26, 2008
What will it take?
Analysis of: Deepening gloom at General Motors | money.cnn.com
Author: James "Jim" Rippy, Former Senior VP of Manufacturing, Continental Tire North America, Inc.
Where are the leaders on a daily basis. This company needs some real "hands on" leadership to survive.
James "Jim" RippyJune 2, 2008
How long will they wait?
Analysis of: Source: GM plans more restructuring | www.autonews.com
Author: James "Jim" Rippy, Former Senior VP of Manufacturing, Continental Tire North America, Inc.
How long will the “do nothing” board at GM allow Waggoner and his team to continue their destruction of the company? How many restructuring scenarios will they be allowed before their board realizes that the plans presented are not working? When will the top folks be held accountable? Will they wait...

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