Case Study - Toyota

Question 1

Where was Toyota first established and when?

Answer 1

Japan - 1937

Question 2

When and where was the first overseas plan operating

Answer 2

1959 in Brazil

Question 3

By 2004 how fast could they produce a vehicle

Answer 3

One every 6 seconds

Question 4

By 2004 what number manufacturer of automobiles was Toyota in the world

Answer 4

3rd largest

Question 5

How many plants did Toyota have in Japan by 2004

Answer 5

. 12 plants
. 11 subsidiary companies

Question 6

How many manufacturing companies in how many countries

Answer 6

. 51 manufacturing companies in 26 countries from the USA to India

Question 7

How many people do Toyota employ worldwide

Answer 7

250,000

Question 8

How many vehicles have Toyota sold and in how many countries

Answer 8

6.72 million vehicles in over 140 countries

Question 9

When did Toyota cars first get produced in the UK

Answer 9

1992

Question 10

Toyota is the __ largest exporter of cars

Answer 10

4th

Question 11

In 2002 what net contribution did Toyota exports make to the UK’s balance of payments

Answer 11

£500 million

Question 12

Why did Toyota locate in Burnaston

Answer 12

. Strong tradition of vehicle manufacturing
. English is the 2nd language in Japan
. Good transportation links to Europe
. Skilled workforce
. First class environment