Volvo's Product Development Practices: Focus on Safety
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This case study was compiled from published sources, and is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion. It is not intended to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. Nor is it a primary information source.
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Case Details: |
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| Case Code |
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OPER042 |
For delivery in electronic format: Rs.
500;
For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 500 + Rs. 25 for Shipping & Handling ChargesThemes- |
| Case Length |
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18 Pages |
| Period |
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1991 - 2004 |
| Organization |
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Volvo Car
Corporation |
| Pub Date |
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2004 |
| Teaching Note |
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Not Available |
| Countries
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Sweden |
| Industry |
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Automobile |
Abstract:
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The case describes the product development practices of Swedish automobile
manufacturer - Volvo Car Corporation. Since its inception, Volvo has laid
emphasis on automobile safety. The case elaborates on Volvo's production system
and explains how the system was oriented towards manufacturing the safest cars
in the world.
At Volvo Safety Center, one of the most advanced safety engineering facilities,
vehicles and their components were subjected to safety tests including computer
simulation, component testing and crash testing. The case also discusses the
various safety features incorporated in the Volvo Safety Concept Car and
provides an overview of other advanced safety features which Volvo plans to
introduce in near future.
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Issues:
» Get insights into the production system of a leading automobile manufacturer
» To understand the importance which an automobile company needs to attach to
the safety of its automobiles
» To get insights into the advanced safety testing facilities of a global
automobile company
» To get an understanding of the various kinds of safety systems incorporated in
the latest and next generation automobiles
Contents:
Keywords:
Case, Volvo AB, Product Development, Volvo Safety Center,
Safety Engineering, Volvo's Safety Philosophy, Volvo Production System,
Process-Oriented Manufacturing, Safety Systems of the Future, Computer
Simulation, Crash Simulation, Component Testing, Safety Concept Car
Volvo's Product Development Practices: Focus on Safety
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