Lost opportunity for Ford to Satisfy Focus demand due to Equipment Problems

If the demand for Ford Focus is really that good and promising, Ford should solve their equipment problems related to the production of dashboards fast as this is going to be really a lot of lost opportunity to make sales. Although such shortages (dashboard parts in this case) of supplies and unexpected equipment problems come as a surprise sometimes, Ford should also look into where its equipment maintenance system failed. [read more of the news]

 

 

 

 

Suzuki Motors Corporation Invest in Motorcycle Production in the Philippines

It looks like more Filipinos are getting attracted to the idea of riding a motorcycle! What could be the reason for this? Motorcycle Marketing? Lower motorcycle prices? Growing need for faster transportation due to the inability of our current roads to expand as traffic grows? Whatever it is Suzuki Motors has taken advantage of the fact.

 

Now, I am thinking, is motorcycle dealership a good business to start this year? Or maybe some motorcycle related services like parts trading, repair, driver training, and even motorcycle wash centers? ;)

 

Suzuki Motors is investing in its assembly operation at the Carmelray Industrial Park and the plant is expected to open on July 2012.

 

Prepare to Build a Sari-sari Store!

The sari-sari store is the “just about anything” micro-store in the Philippines. Even sari-sari stores built beside large retailer stores survive because these stores provide the convenience of “just about anytime” buying. The luckier sari-sari stores are those that are situated near bus or PUV stops, schools, hospitals and densely populated subdivisions. If real estate is still forecasted to boom in Cebu, then watch out for where these condominiums and subdivisions are to be built because near them are the next best places to start your sari-sari store!

“Frederick Go, president of the Philippine Retailers Association, gave this advice yesterday to retailers during the 5th Cebu Regional Retail Conference held at the Radisson Blu Hotel.” - Inquirer