Motorola Solutions, Inc. is an American data communications and telecommunications equipment provider. Motorola was a giant in the mobile industry, however, it has returned to its roots of providing communications equipment for public safety. Motorola sold its enterprise unite in 2014, which consisted of mobile computers, tables, and barcode scanners, and focuses on its public safety and commercial customers. Today, Motorola designs, and makes two-way radio systems, wireless broadband products used in private voice, data networks, and public safety communication systems. Its chairperson and Chief Executive Officer since January 2008, is Greg Brown. Brown, joined Motorola in 2006, in March 2007, he became president and COO, and later on was elected to the company’s board of directors. Motorola Solutions is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, and as over 14,000 employees in 60 countries. Their products currently consist of a.) Devices: body-worn cameras, two-way radios, pagers, and LTE user devices, b.) System and networks: dispatch, analog business radio systems, LTE Broadband systems, c.) Software and applications: intelligent middleware, smart public safety solutions, and voice applications d.) Product lines and technologies: ASTRO 25 Network, iDen Networks, Smart Energy, and Audio Solutions WAVE Work Group communications, and e.) Services: integration, support services, lifecycle management, and learning. Overall, Motorola keeps utility workers connected and visible to
The Fortune 500 Company chosen for this paper is the Lockheed Martin Corporation. Lockheed Martin is a global securities and information technology company headquartered in Bethesda, MD. Lockheed Martin employs roughly 126,000 people in several facilities throughout the world. The company's main business is in research, design, development, manufacturing, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. Lockheed consists of four operating units, or business areas, which consist of Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Solutions, and Space Systems (LMC, 2011).
In the seven years (since 1994), that Lou Gerstner reigned over IBM, the company’s earnings per
“Verizon Communications Inc. (Verizon) is one of the world’s leading providers of communications services. Verizon’s wireline business, which includes the operations of the former MCI, provides telephone services, including voice, broadband data and video services, network access, nationwide long-distance and other communications products and
Fortune Mobility Solutions is a mining corporation in hopes of becoming successful in the mining industry. The corporation
One dilemma Smith faces centers around the pressure Verizon is putting on Motorola to make design changes that could affect the product launch date, volume, and potential sales. Another unique challenge Smith faces is leading a team comprised of departments representing different project outcome and communication needs (Sawhney, Miniati, Junsoo, & Goodman, 2014). Smith’s ability to lead a cohesive and productive team affects a number of stakeholders including the CEO, VP of Product Development, department heads and their teams, the Verizon Droid team, and end-users.
This is a wireless network provider which happens to be the largest of its kind in the United States. This is not be confused with as ISP or Internet Services Provider, which are companies such as Orange, AT&T, Skyriver or Earthlink. This company is in the business of providing
This paper will address penetrating the global marketplace and broaden the area of operations and sales for ToolsCorp Corporation. This paper will include the overall evaluation of this corporation and the long term strategic plan development. It will also include the corporation’s mission and vision statements.
Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) is one of the leading integrated retailer focused on flawlessly trying to connect the digital and physical shopping experiences for the customers - wherever, whenever and however the customers want to shop. Sears Holdings is home to Shop Your Way Brand, which is a social shopping platform offering customers and members and other businesses rewards for shopping at Sears and Kmart. The Sears Holding Corp. operates through its subsidiaries which includes Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation, with full-line and specialty retail stores across the United States. Sears Holdings is also the leading homecare, appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden tools, fitness equipment,
The organization provides wireless service through subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands such as T-Mobile and Metro PCS. T-Mobile is a national provider of wireless voice,
Circuit City went bankrupt mainly due to its failed efforts to distinguish itself among its competition. For example, Circuit City’s prices on household appliances could not compare to those of Sears, Wal-Mart, and Home Depot. Similarly, when McCollough decided to “stop selling major appliances,” and rebrand by selling “more cutting-edge, consumer electronics products” and remodeling the stores, Circuit City turned into an inferior version of a Best Buy store. By pouring money into the remodeling efforts and rebranding campaign, Circuit City not only lost capital, but also its distinct image. In 2003, Circuit City’s announcement that 3,900 commissioned sales staff would be laid off was the tipping point in its demise. Having lost the main feature that differentiated Circuit City from its competitors, especially Best Buy, there was no hope of recovery. As Best Buy’s sales increased and operating profits improved, Circuit City’s “weakening financial results and low stock price” indicated the end was near. In conclusion, Circuit City’s attempts to rebrand and remodel resulted in it becoming more like other better brands and put the company in a fiscal crisis.
Global Electronics, Inc. (GEI), headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, designs, manufactures, and markets discrete power semiconductors and analog, digital, mixed-signal, and radiation-hardened integrated circuits for signal processing and power-control applications. The company employs about 2,300 people at its three U.S. fabrication facilities (located in Huntsville, Alabama; Evansville, Indiana; and Reading, Pennsylvania), and has 4,000 employees at its assembly and test facility in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In 1999, GEI 's profitability came down with operating losses reaching $100 million on sales of approximately $650 million, causing management concern about the accuracy of the company 's standard cost system.
Motorola, famous amongst mobile phones, and one of the top cellular phone companies in the world till late 1990, later it was captured by the company Nokia. While writing this case we have thrown light on the challenges and problems faced by Motorola around 2006-2007. One of the ideas incorporated in order to recapture the market in the year 2006 was to slash the prices of almost all the cell phones which impacted the returns of the company. Motorola did announce in the year 2007 that they will revive shortly and would have the market share back.
Exploiting social media's various customer engagement and advertising opportunities, Motorola maintains an active presence on various sites. Whilst every network has its own peculiarities and features, a common theme that seems to run throughout all of Motorola's pages is the emphasis on colour and the customization capabilities of its
Motorola is a global communications leader that is divided into six business units: semiconductor products sector (SPS), broadband communications sector (BCS), integrated electronic systems sector (IESS), commercial, government and industrial solutions sector (CGISS), global telecom solutions sector (GTS), and the personal communications sector (PCS). Motorola was formed in the late 1920’s by two brothers; Paul and Joseph Galvin, since that time the company has undergone numerous changes. Today they are located in about 70 countries and are still one of the top electronic manufacturers.
After researching Motorola one of the most delightful things that I discovered is that the biggest opportunity is their wide range of products that are well placed in the market, when the military has a need Motorola is here, when public safety has a need Motorola is there as well as the general population. Also understanding the fact that they have a very strong promotional strategy, by using different tools they tempt their customers towards an exciting era of innovation. The fact that Motorola has been involved in the venture of