Study Group: Council Members in North America who Follow Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
Council Members in this Study Group: 53
This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as IT Services, consumer electronics, wireless devices, software, hardware, information technology, semiconductors, media, cable, satellite, internet, broadband, global positioning systems, advertising, online media, telecommunications, networking, wireless, and data storage, among others.
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
- Mark Fendley
Continuous Improvement Manager
BMW MANUFACTURING CO., LLC
Mark Fendley is Continuous Improvement Manager for BMW Manufacturing in South Carolina. Mr. Fendley has over eleven years of executive experience with BMW and over 20 years of experience in Asian and European OEM manufacturing, supplier development, and...
- Steve Ospalak
Senior Executive Consultant
Breen Management GroupSteve Ospalak is the Senior Executive Consultant of Breen Management Group, specializes in mobile device technology. He helps operators, mobile device OEM/ODMs, and technology companies with technology and device aggregation. Prior, Steve was the Director-Subscriber...
David MontgomeryVP Sales - US Retail
Blackline GPSDavid Montgomery is VP Sales – US Retail for Blackline GPS, a Canadian based manufacturer of GPS products where David is taksed with the development of its US Retail operations. David was the President of GPS-Buddy-Americas, Inc., a developer of tracking...
Chris HareGM - Head of Industry Collaboration
SONY ERICSSON MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS (USA) INC.Chris Hare is a General Manager, Head of Industry Collaboration at Sony Ericsson establishing and navigating new technologies, ventures, universities and long term customer dialogue. Previously, he was Head of Supplier Technology Incubation. Prior to...
Eric GakstatterPrincipal
DISCOVERY MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLCEric Gakstatter is a Principal at Discovery Management Group LLC. He has spent 10 years leading teams in the design, marketing, and distribution of GPS hardware and software used for mapping and GIS. He currently consults with private companies, fed /...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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Magna Will Find Better Targets for Their Attention and Their Cash
November 6, 2009
Analysis by: Mark Fendley, Continuous Improvement Manager,Magna Ends Hunt for Automaker, Eyes Suppliers | www.autonews.com
Magna may have risked alienating certain customers, especially in regards to component technology development, if they had succeeded with the Opel partial purchase.Magna is developing good partnerships in the growth segments of electronic, software, sensor, battery, and power management, so a growing interest in shopping for those suppliers that can be added to Magna's electronics or eletrical component product portfolio makes very good sense.
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June 8, 2009
Analysis by: Mark Fendley, Continuous Improvement Manager,Ford to Face Tougher Rivals Following U.S. Rescue | online.wsj.com
The WSJ article focuses on the immediate and medium term financial improvement that GM and Chrysler will enjoy as a result of the U.S. taxpayer bailout. But this does not necessaily translate into sales. Toyota and Ford still have the potential to take significant market share from GM and Chrysler. If you can't sell the cars to consumers, then profits are not in the cards.
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May 4, 2009
Analysis by: Mark Fendley, Continuous Improvement Manager,Germany's Edscha to be Sold in 2-4 Months | uk.reuters.com
While we see most of the press regarding the fate of Chrysler and GM, there are many Tier suppliers to the automotive OEM's that will be transformed in the next several months as well. How can these targets for acquisition be best recognized?
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Automotive Manufacturers Will Sell Where the Buyers Are - So Follow the Market Maturity
April 22, 2009
Analysis by: Mark Fendley, Continuous Improvement Manager,China Influence Grows With Car Sales | www.nytimes.com
As emerging market consumers grow their incomes, and as their countries grow their road infrastructure, the automotive companies will be there to provide vehicles. With very high populations in China, India, and Russia without vehicles, the markets are ripe for offering vehicles to those who have the income to purchase at all price points.
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Support for Automotive Suppliers Means More Than Just Incidental Support for GM, Chrysler, and Ford
March 23, 2009
Analysis by: Mark Fendley, Continuous Improvement Manager,Auto Suppliers TARPed, But Questions Remain | www.forbes.com
Although it may not be transparent to many Americans, automotive Tier suppliers are usually linked to multiple OEM's. The failure of some of these Tier suppliers could interrupt component supply not only to GM and Chrysler, but to Toyota, Volkswagen, Nissan, Hyundai, and others. So, it is crucial that these suppliers are supported and find appropriate financing during these very tough economic times.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Individual/Small Consultancy
- Wireless Carrier
- Management Consultancy
- Original Equipment Manufacturer
- Value Added Reseller (VAR)
- Mobile Application Software
- OEM Automotive Manufacturer
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- President
- Principal
- Director
- Chief Executive Officer
- Consultant
- Product Development Director
- Managing Director
- Engineer
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| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Council Members who Follow the GPS Industry | 85 |
| GPS Experts | 244 |
| GPS Experts (North America) | 121 |
| GPS Hardware Trends Experts: Retailers and Technologists | 87 |
| GPS Evaluators (North America) | 34 |
| TMT Council Members in Member Programs | 16437 |
| GPS Evaluators | 40 |
| GPS Controller Experts (North America) | 43 |