Toyota Launches its First Ever Exclusive Express Service Facility in India

New Delhi, December 16th, 2013- Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. today launched its first ever Toyota Express Service (TES) outlet in India during an inauguration at Galaxy Toyota, Rama Road in New Delhi. TES is designed to offer the renowned Toyota standard of high quality service to its customers in a very short time. TES would exclusively accommodate the well-known Express Maintenance 60 (EM60) concept which has been well received by the customers in India. It aims at increasing customer satisfaction and retention by ensuring quality service in substantially curtailed turnaround with the help of sophisticated equipment, perfect ergonomy, synchronizing processes and eliminating stagnation amidst them.

The concept of TES was conceived keeping in mind the customer’s needs so that the customer can spend quality time relaxing at the facility while the vehicle gets serviced, thus duly valuing the precious time of the customer. The new Toyota Express Service outlet is conveniently located within very close proximity to a full-fledged Toyota dealership which supports the TES with parts and other paraphernalia as required.

Reciprocating to the grave environmental need of preserving water resource, Toyota has introduced Dry Washing technology at TES to clean the vehicle body. Toyota has also introduced Dry Washing technology at TES to clean the vehicle body. This renders better appearance to the vehicle post cleaning than the conventional water wash at no additional cost to the customer.

Spread over a total area of around 8,000 sq ft, the new Galaxy Toyota Express Service outlet has 3 Express Maintenance bays. With its efficient operations following Toyota standard operating methods, this facility can churn out around 35 units in a day.

Launching Toyota Express Service at the inauguration of the new Galaxy Toyota Express Service outlet, Mr. Sandeep Singh, DMD & COO, TKM, said, “Given the importance of time, it is our aim is to provide the best quality services to our customers in the shortest time span through Toyota’s Express Services. We feel honored by the loyalty of our customers and are committed to exceed their expectation at all times.” Launched as a pilot project at Galaxy Toyota, TES outlets are planned to be opened at key metro cities, with Bengaluru following close on the heels.

For more info on our product & services visit:http://www.toyotabharat.com

Source: http://www.prlog.org/12257994-toyota-launches-its-first-ever-exclusive-express-service-facility-in-india.html

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 12,748 units in November 2013

December 1, 2013, New Delhi: Toyota Kirloskar Motor registered total sales of 12,748 units in Nov 2013 when compared to 11,357 units in Nov 2012. The company exported 2,540 units of the Etios series last month. 

The company sold 10,208 units in the domestic market in Nov 2013 as compared to 10,352 units in Nov 2012. 

Commenting on the sales in Nov 2013, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Marketing and Commercial said “The market continues to be sluggish and market sentiments are not expected to improve in the coming months.” 

For more info on our product & services visit:http://www.toyotabharat.com

Source:http://www.directionsmag.com/pressreleases/toyota-kirloskar-motor-sells-12748-units-in-november-2013/371093/

Toyota Launches the New Land Cruiser Prado in India

New Delhi, December 5th, 2013: Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. (TKM) today announced the launch of the New Land Cruiser Prado in India. Inheriting the Land Cruiser's DNA, the new Prado is the perfect combination of the rugged dominance of its Land Cruiser heritage along with the revolutionary technology and sophistication for which Toyota is renowned.
The redesigned Prado aims to create an exterior with the active feel expected of a four-wheel drive and an interior that is refined, roomy and luxurious. With its new sculpted looks, spoiling comfort and thrilling features, the New Land Cruiser Prado is perfect to conquer any terrain. Specific additions made include exterior changes as following:
• New Design Front Grille, Bumper, Fog Lamps, Head Lamps & Rear Combination Lamp
• New Design Rear License Plate Garnish
• LED Headlamps & DRLs (Daytime Running Lamps)
The interior enhancements of the new Prado include:
• Crawl Control (a system that makes accelerator and brake operations unnecessary when driving over jagged off-road terrain or on slippery surfaces, enabling the driver to concentrate fully on
• Steering)
• Multi-Terrain Select (a system that allows you to choose between various road condition modes- Rock; Rock and Dirt; Mogul; Loose Rock; and Mud & Sand)
• Multi-Terrain Monitor (used in conjunction with Multi-Terrain system to provide a clear view of the surroundings)
• Display Audio with 7" Screen & New Design Optitron Metre
• Second Row Seat Heater
• Ornamental Changes in the Centre Console- Upper, Centre and Rear
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (safety feature)
The new Prado is available in five exciting colours- White Pearl Crystal Shine, Silver Metallic, Grey Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic and Black along with two interior colors (Flaxen & Black) which provides an option of a combination of dark exteriors and lighter interiors or vice versa.
Sharing his thoughts on this occasion, Mr. Sandeep Singh, DMD & COO, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “Ever since Prado’s launch in India in 2004, customer response to the Prado's legendary quality, durability and reliability has been very good and we would like to thank our customers for this appreciation. Owing to its Land Cruiser heritage, the Prado has earned its name as an all terrain luxury SUV and appeals not only to SUV buyers but also to buyers of other luxury car segments alike. A perfect combination of maneuverability and interior luxury, we are certain that the Indian customers will experience superior comfort and luxury while driving the New Prado”.
Bookings for the New Prado start today.
For more info on our product & services visit:http://www.toyotabharat.com

Source:http://www.directionsmag.com/pressreleases/toyota-launches-the-new-land-cruiser-prado-in-india/371089/

No unsold inventories in books of account, says DLF

New Delhi: DLF Ltd, the country's largest real estate firm, today said it has no unsold inventories despite slowdown in the property market as the company mostly sells flats before the start of construction of projects. 

"We have always followed the model where we sell the project before we start construction and this approach ensures that we do not have an inventory of flats," DLF group executive director Rajeev Talwar said. 

DLF said the Rs. 17,645 crore mentioned in the books of accounts under head 'Inventories' represents mainly cost of land and plots, construction and development material. 

He noted that there is "absolutely no pile up" of unsold flats despite slowdown in the property market.

Mr Talwar, however, said that the company has adopted the model of simultaneously constructing and selling flats few months back in couple of its projects, including 'The Crest' in Gurgaon. 

Under this model too, the company does not hold on to an unsold inventory of flats, he explained. 

"A project typically takes around four years to execute so whatever we build each year, will easily find buyers. To that extent, we are inventory proof," Mr Talwar said. 

He said the inventories mentioned in the company's annual report for 2012-13 fiscal was towards cost of land and plots, construction and development material and even stock of food and beverages. 

"The definition of inventory is very different as far as DLF is concerned and it no way represents any unsold flats because our model prevents any such pile up," Mr Talwar said. 

DLF had reported 38 per cent fall in the consolidated net profit at Rs. 181.19 crore for the quarter ended June 30 on higher expenses. The company had posted a net profit of Rs. 292.79 crore in the year-ago period. 

However, income from operations increased by 5 per cent to Rs. 2,314.08 crore in the first quarter of this fiscal compared with Rs. 2,197.71 crore in the corresponding period of last fiscal. 

Source: http://profit.ndtv.com/news/corporates/article-no-unsold-inventories-in-books-of-account-says-dlf-327847

UPM Signs Finance and Accounting Contract with Genpact

NEW YORK, October 31, 2013 - Genpact Limited (NYSE: G), a global leader in transforming and running business processes and operations, and UPM-Kymmene Corporation (UPM), the global frontrunner of the new bio and forest industry, have signed a five-year outsourcing agreement to provide finance and accounting services to UPM. 

As part of this agreement, Genpact will create a global hub for UPM’s transactional finance processes in Kolkata, India, which will operate in close cooperation with UPM’s captive Financial Shared Service Centers in Finland and China. 

“With this outsourcing agreement UPM will optimize and standardize the handling of recurring financial tasks and thus drive significant improvements in cost and performance efficiency as well as increase the scalability and flexibility of our financial operations,” says Erkka Repo, senior vice president of Business Control and Finance Operations at UPM. “We chose Genpact because of their track record in F&A and their experience in managing global transformation projects, combined with their commitment to process excellence and continuous improvement." 

“We continue to expand our footprint and capabilities in the Nordics region, where in the past 12 months we have formed a number of solid relationships including this one with UPM,” says Ahmed Mazhari, senior vice president, Global Sales at Genpact. “Our granular process knowledge, deep analytical insights, global delivery and leadership in F&A services allow us to focus on transforming core business processes that generate significant business outcomes for our clients. We look forward to a long-term partnership and believe that we will be able to substantially improve the effectiveness of UPM’s F&A operations, making UPM more competitive, adaptive and connected to their customers.” 

Source:http://www.prlog.org/12239599-upm-signs-finance-and-accounting-contract-with-genpact.html

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 15,576 units in October 2013

November 1, 2013, New Delhi: Toyota Kirloskar Motor registered a total sale of 15,576 units in October 2013 as compared to 14,040 units in the corresponding month last year. The company sold 13,162 units in the domestic market and registered a 7% growth as compared to domestic sales of 12,281 units in October 2012. The company exported 2414 units of the Etios series last month.

Commenting on the sales in October 2013, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Marketing and Commercial, TKM said, “October has seen good sales as the festive season has helped us in generating good numbers of enquiries and orders. Sales of all the models including the Innova, Etios, Liva, Fortuner and Corolla Altis have seen a positive growth last month.

The New Innova launched in October 2013 has received a very good response from our customers. We would like to thank them and wish all our customers a happy and prosperous Deepawali. We hope to continue delighting them with the Toyota experience.”

For more info on our product & services visit:http://www.toyotabharat.com

Overview of TKM:
Company name - Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited
Managing Director - Hiroshi Nakagawa
Equity participation - TMC: 89%, Kirloskar group: 11%
Number of employees - Approx. 6,000 +
Land area - Aprox. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)
Building area - 74,000 m2
Total Installed Production capacity - Upto 3,10,000 units

Overview of TKM 1st Plant
Established - October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)
Location - Suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka State
Products - Innova, Fortuner manufactured in India. Prado, Land Cruiser and Prius imported as CBUs.
Installed Production capacity - Upto 1,00,000 units

Overview of TKM 2nd Plant
Location - On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (on the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka State)
Products - Corolla Altis, Etios, Etios Liva, Camry, Camry Hybrid
Start of production - December 2010
Installed Production capacity - Upto 2,10,000 units

For any further information please contact:
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd.
Ananya Bhattacharjee
Mobile : 0-7259017457
E-mail: ananya_bhattacharjee@toyota-kirloskar.co.in

Making the Most of the Online Service Marketplace

The demand for services is continual and has evolved immensely over the years. Once you have the perfect retail idea, you need a trained team of professionals capable of translating this idea into a feasible online enterprise, connecting you to an infinite number of potential buyers. At ChannelSale, we understand intimately the requirements of the dynamic online world and strive to help you exploit the myriad opportunities it offers. 

The service marketplace went virtual in the last part of the 90s, and from then has grown exponentially. To a service provider, it opens up a world that has no boundaries; where any skill you have can be marketed internationally. People willing to pay for global-level quality will naturally find their way into such marketplaces and make the most of the opportunity, thus creating a win-win situation for all involved. 

What Does the Online Service Market Look Like?

The online service marketplace is such that purchases can be made at fixed rates. These can be hourly or on a commission or bid basis. Professional marketplace services are evolving and several other businesses have come up with the intention of creating a value addition for those who wish to hire services this way. 

Having a presence in multiple marketplaces is definitely a good idea when you are marketing your services. It makes your presence felt on multiple channels, but stopping there is not enough. Each of your approaches will have to be supervised and developed to ensure that you get returning customers. Only then will this multi-level presence make monetary sense. ChannelSale helps you do this. 

Based on comparison shopping data feeds that are received, it is known that people tend to stick to a marketplace that has worked for them earlier. Being able to get the best of deals in one place often instils a sense of loyalty. You may utilize the professional services of our specialists to help you break through an established mindset and have your services grab a spot on a client’s list of favourites. 

The online selling environment is constantly growing and evolving, reaching out to a larger number of customers every day. We provide you with insights into the needs and purchasing patterns of these customers. 

Today, simply building a website and assuming people will find you are no longer sufficient. Engage ChannelSale's professional marketplace services to help you make a mark and ensure that you get your fair share of the market.

Author Resource:

Mr. Steve Burns is a professional writer, presently writing for Online Service Marketplace. 

Source:http://goarticles.com/article/Making-the-Most-of-the-Online-Service-Marketplace/7959257/

ChannelSale Multi Channel E-Commerce Management Services for Assured Success

Not too long ago, a customer had only two choices for shopping - head to a retail store, or open a catalogue, and place an order with a representative. With shopping going online and rapidly evolving, multi-channel selling has become the order of the day. At ChannelSale, we look after everything needed to make it a pleasurable experience. 

As a retail business owner, you may have a website to market your goods to the world. Our management services help make the process a smooth and sustainable one. 

ChannelSale E-Commerce Services

 

There are numerous multi-channel e-commerce platforms that you may consider for your business. But investing all your money in making the best use of the platform will not work if you don’t have a plan in place to promote traffic to your site. ChannelSale helps with:

Creation of direct traffic

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Comparison shopping engines

Selling at online marketplaces

Promotion on smart devices

Promotion via social networking 

With your site established, the next step is to look into multi-channel e-commerce management services to help work out your strategy smoothly. ChannelSale offers you a plethora of services to help facilitate this: 

Access to expertise: Let ChannelSale’s expert online retail management team help your business make its debut across multiple virtual marketplaces. It aligns your listings to the requirements of complex marketplaces like Amazon, eBay and Sears. 

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Product Set-up: Create an intuitive interface that will allow you to manage your inventory across multiple marketplaces from a single point. 

Order Fulfilment: The process of online shopping right from selection to final check-out is made much easier with our customized interface, ensuring your customers will visit again and again. 

Access to Analytics: ChannelSale offers multiple means of analyzing the market with calculus reports on demand, supply and movement of stock, etc. This allows you to optimize your business and work towards a profitable end. 

Keeping you Updated: All information received from various comparison shopping engines is converted into data that can be utilized to give you an insight into the direction your business should take. It ensures that you are abreast of the latest trends and can alter your offerings to make the most of them. 

The hallmark of good quality multi-channel e-commerce management and marketing services is that it is able to build your e-commerce business like you would an investment portfolio. With ChannelSale, you will be able to diversify and make use of multiple platforms optimally to push your product. 

Author Resource:

Mr. Steve Burns is a professional writer, presently writing for multi-channel e-commerce platforms. 

Source:http://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm/6073697?articleid=6073697

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Launches Fortuner TRD Sportivo - Limited Edition

New Delhi, 21st October, 2013: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today launched the Fortuner TRD Sportivo- Limted Edition, for the festive season. The Fortuner TRD Sportivo has been specially introduced to further enhance the sporty quotient of the Fortuner and bring in new product excitement along with Toyota’s legendary promise of Quality, Durability & Reliability (QDR). 

Designed by Toyota Racing Development (TRD), the limited edition will be available in the 4x4 MT variant of the Fortuner. The new sporty quotient will not only further boost the Fortuner’s road presence, but will also lend it a unique identity. 

The Fortuner TRD Sportivo Limited Edition has the following new features:

1. Aerodynamically designed dual tone front and rear bumper spoiler

2. TRD engraved sporty side body stripe

3. Rear roof spoiler

4. Radiator grille with TRD emblem

5. Rear TRD Sportivo emblem 

Only 400 exclusive units of the Fortuner Limited Edition will be sold till the month of Dec 2013. Available in two colors, Super White & Silver Mica Metallic, the Fortuner TRD Sportivo is priced at Rs. 24,26,247/- (ex showroom Delhi). 

Speaking about the launch, Mr. Sandeep Singh, DMD & COO, TKM said, “Fortuner has been the leader in its segment since launch and has sold more than 54,000 units. With an aim to provide newness, we have introduced the Fortuner Limited edition for the festive season. Sought after for both off-roading and city driving, the limited edition with its sporty image will provide exclusivity to our customers. 

We have recently launched the New Innova and the limited editions of Etios and Liva to make this festive season a very special one for all our customers and further reiterate Toyota’s efforts to provide our customers new and advanced vehicles every time we refresh our products. 

For more info on our product & services visit: http://www.toyotabharat.com

Overview of TKM:

Company name - Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited

Managing Director - Hiroshi Nakagawa

Equity participation - TMC: 89%, Kirloskar group: 11%

Number of employees - Approx. 6,000 +

Land area - Aprox. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)

Building area - 74,000 m2

Total Installed Production capacity - Upto 3,10,000 units 

Overview of TKM 1st Plant

Established - October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)

Location - Suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka State

Products - Innova, Fortuner manufactured in India. Prado, Land Cruiser and Prius imported as CBUs.

Installed Production capacity - Upto 1,00,000 units 

Overview of TKM 2nd Plant

Location - On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (on the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka State)

Products - Corolla Altis, Etios, Etios Liva, Camry, Camry Hybrid

Start of production - December 2010

Installed Production capacity - Upto 2,10,000 units 

For any further information please contact:

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd.

Ananya Bhattacharjee

Mobile : 0-7259017457

E-mail: ananya_bhattacharjee@toyota-kirloskar.co.in

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 15,795 units in September 2013

October 1, 2013, New Delhi: Toyota Kirloskar Motor registered total sales of 15,795 units in Sept 2013 when compared to 14,291 units in Sept 2012. The company exported 3,780 units of the Etios series last month. 

The company sold 12,015 units in the domestic market in Sept 2013 as compared to 12,115 units in Sept 2012. 

Commenting on the sales in Sept 2013, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Marketing and Commercial said “The market continues to be sluggish. We hope that the market will improve with the upcoming festive season." 

For more info on our product & services visit:http://www.toyotabharat.com

Overview of TKM: 

Company name - Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited

Managing Director - Hiroshi Nakagawa

Equity participation - TMC: 89%, Kirloskar group: 11%

Number of employees - Approx. 6,000 +

Land area - Aprox. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)

Building area - 74,000 m2

Total Installed Production capacity - Upto 3,10,000 units 

Overview of TKM 1st Plant

Established - October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)

Location - Suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka State

Products - Innova, Fortuner manufactured in India. Prado, Land Cruiser and Prius imported as CBUs.

Installed Production capacity - Upto 1,00,000 units 

Overview of TKM 2nd Plant

Location - On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (on the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka State)

Products - Corolla Altis, Etios, Etios Liva, Camry, Camry Hybrid

Start of production - December 2010

Installed Production capacity - Upto 2,10,000 units 

For any further information please contact:

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd.

Tarunya Mohan

Mobile : 0-9740900029

E-mail: tarunyamohan@toyota-kirloskar.co.in

Channel Partner

At ChannelSale, we understand the importance of facilitating multi-channel selling for online success. We have integrated with a myriad of marketplaces, Comparison Shopping Engines (CSEs), Social Shopping Engines, Affiliate Networks, Global marketplaces and pre-compatible platforms to ensure optimum reach for all your product listings. 

By integrating with leading platforms such as eBay, Amazon, Like.com, among many others, we are committed to offering you seamless partner channel management facilities for maximizing profits.

Channel Partner Program Overview: 

There are numerous online marketplaces that allow you to set up shop and sell your products online. ChannelSale has handpicked those marketplaces that have proven successful for products belonging to a myriad of industries. Some of our affiliations include eBay.com, Amazon.com, Sears, Barnes & Noble (www.bn.com), Pricefalls, Shop.com, ASOS Marketplace, Bonanza, Rakuten.com, Newegg.com, Wayfare, and Overstock. 

With more and more consumers relying on the Internet to find the best deals, successfully leveraging the World Wide Web for an improved bottomline involves associating with some of the leading CSEs. Here is a list of some of the top few that you can gain access to as a client of ChannelSale: 

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• Bing

• Shopzilla

• Bizrate

• Amazon Product Ads

• PriceGrabber

• Nextag

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• Pronto

• Become

• Gifts.com

• Like.com

• Smarter

• GoShopping

• PriceLeap.com

• ShopMania

• Sell.com

• Oodle 

In addition, our multi-channel order management system also gives you access to affiliate networks and social shopping engines such as Commission Junction, LinkShare, Peformics, Wishpot and PowerReviews.

Benefits of Associating with the Best 

With a myriad of marketplaces and CSEs cropping up every day, it is important that we offer to our clients only those platforms that assure profitable Returns on Investment (ROI). Here are a number of advantages of affiliating with the right kind of channel partners:

• The right channel partner is able to offer the highest potential for exposure.

• Some channels are excellent for online sellers who wish to build credibility among shoppers who are not familiar with your brand.

• Many of our channel partners also allow free listings, making it extremely viable for newer businesses to penetrate the online marketplace.

• Integration with store templates allows retailers to quickly list products online.

• Some partners offer lower fees for auctions or fixed prices, subsequently enabling you to manage your margins effectively. 

Finally, pricing, inventory management, shipping and marketing initiatives can all be managed easily through a single platform on ChannelSale. 

Author Resource:

 

Mr. Steve Burns is a professional writer, presently writing for partner channel management.

Boost Your Presence Online with eBay Inventory Management Software

Almost every business finds it profitable to access a wider range of potential customers online. Besides having their own online store, most enterprises find it best to be present on multiple channels of sale in the virtual world, thus becoming more visible.

Another advantage of being in several places at one time is being able to maintain an inventory of products to match requirement. It is also essential to have your listings updated and maintained regularly to ensure smooth sales.

Using Online Software to Boost Your Business

 

There are several kinds of eBay listing software using which you may create listings on your auction site, irrespective of the number of items you have to display. You will also have access to ready-to-use themes and layouts specific to the categories you use. You could even create some brilliant advertisements for specific products and promotions, without needing to know HTML coding. All of this will help in promoting your business.

On the same lines is the eBay inventory management software. Most businesses today work on multiple channels – their own retail stores, as well as display products on varied online retail channels. Being able to maintain an inventory is important. Amazon eBay inventory management allows you to maintain the right amount of stock and make proportionate sales.

There are several advantages of having access to eBay inventory software:

• You may keep track of all the information related to stock on eBay such as sales, returns, damages, etc

• You may replenish stock even in case of a sudden increase in demand

• You can have a balanced inventory level at all times

• Seasonal demand can be handled easily

• Any stock that does not move may be managed appropriately

Whether you sell on Sears Marketplace, eBay or any other channel, for that matter, it is important to have inventory management software in place. Changes may be tracked and handled in real time. Since most vendors tend to have listings across multiple channels, it is necessary to integrate all systems of listing and management. This will help in solving issues in real time and preventing any cancellations or massive back-orders.

The kind of visibility eBay inventory management software provides is inimitable as it gives you real-time information wherever you may be in the world.

Author Resource:

 

Mr. Steve Burns is a professional writer, presently writing for partner channel management.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Increases Prices of Key Models

New Delhi, September 17th, 2013: Toyota Kirloskar Motor today announced an increase in the prices of its key models, effective September 21st, 2013. The price increase of the Etios, Etios Liva, Innova and Corolla Altis will be upto 1.50 per cent.

The range of price increase for each product is:

- Etios- Rs 4,000 to Rs 8,000

- Etios Liva – Rs 4,500 to Rs 8,600

- Innova - Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 11,000

- Corolla Altis - Rs. 11,000 to Rs. 24,000

Due to inflation, falling rupee and increase in the cost of materials, the company was forced to pass on the increase in cost, to the customers.

For more info on our product & services visit:http://www.toyotabharat.com

Overview of TKM:

Company name - Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited

Managing Director - Hiroshi Nakagawa

Equity participation - TMC: 89%, Kirloskar group: 11%

Number of employees - Approx. 6,000 +

Land area - Aprox. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2)

Building area - 74,000 m2

Total Installed Production capacity - Upto 3,10,000 units 

Overview of TKM 1st Plant

Established - October 1997 (start of production: December 1999)

Location - Suburb of Bangalore, Karnataka State

Products - Innova, Fortuner manufactured in India.

Prado, Land Cruiser and Prius imported as CBUs.

Installed Production capacity Upto 1,00,000 units 

Overview of TKM 2nd Plant

Location - On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (on the outskirts of Bangalore, Karnataka State)

Products - Corolla Altis, Etios, Etios Liva, Camry, Camry Hybrid

Start of production - December 2010

Installed Production capacity - Upto 2,10,000 units 

For any further information please contact:

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd.

Tarunya Mohan

Mobile : 0-9740900029

E-mail: tarunyamohan@toyota-kirloskar.co.in

Affordable housing scheme gets maximum response from Gurgaon

Of the 56 applications the Haryana government received from builders for the construction of housing projects under its Affordable Housing Policy, 48 are from Gurgaon. 

The state government notified the policy on Monday and invited developers to apply for the scheme, which aims at providing affordable housing units to persons belonging to economically weaker sections. 

On the very first day, 56 realtors submitted their applications. The huge response from Gurgaon builders indicates that there’s a huge demand for affordable houses in the city. 

Of the rest, six applications were received from developers in Faridabad and one from Jhajjar and Karnal each. According to experts, the policy would help checking illegal constructions and also act as a breather for the otherwise sluggish real estate market. 

“The policy will rekindle hope for the common man, as it has a provision for higher population density norms of 850-900 people per acre as against the prevalent figure of 300,” said National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) president Navin Raheja. For a city like Gurgaon where a two-bedroom apartment sells for anywhere between Rs. 75 lakh and Rs. 1 crore, the new policy has brought a ray of hope for people of low income groups as they would be able to buy a 300 sqft house for as low as Rs. 12 lakh through draw of lots. The price for a 645 sqft flat would come to about Rs. 25 lakh. 

The maximum allotment rate for the apartment units approved under such projects will be — Rs. 4,000 per sqft of carpet area in Gurgaon, Fairdabad, Panchkula and Pinjore-Kalka; Rs. 3,600 per sqft for other high and medium potential towns and Rs. 3,000 per sqft for the remaining low potential towns. 

In case the builder fails to complete the project, renewal of license will not be allowed by the DTCP as per the regulation

Affordable Housing Policy,2013

Haryana Government’s Department of Town and Country Planning notified an affordable housing policy, 2013 to facilitate additional affordable houses in urban areas of the state. The policy would help to encourage planning and completion of Group Housing Projects. All such projects would be required to be completed within four years from the approval of the building plans or grant of environmental clearance whichever is earlier. 

As per policy, the projects would be allowed in residential zones of notified development plans of various towns and cities. The license for such housing projects would be given on a first come first serve basis. Under the Policy, the size of apartments to be constructed will be in the range of 28 square meter to 60 square meter carpet area. 

The project is estimated to be completed within 4 years period from the date of approval. Through this policy, the state government plans to make available close to 1 25000 affordable dwelling units which have carpet area of approx. 500 Square Feet carpet area each in the urban centers of Haryana. It will benefit lower and lower-middle class population of approximately six lakhs in the urban centers of Haryana in the next five years period.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 15,201 units in August 2013

September 1, 2013 Bangalore: Toyota Kirloskar Motor registered total sales of 15,201 units in Aug 2013 when compared to 16,225 Units in Aug 2012. Sales declined by 6%. The company exported 3,194 units of the Etios series last month. 

The company sold 12,007 units in the domestic market in August 2013 as compared to 13,995 units in August 2012. 

Commenting on the sales in August 2013, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Marketing and Commercial said “With the rupee depreciation and rising inflation we have increased the prices of Camry Petrol and Fortuner. The prices have been increased by 1%. 

Last month we launched the Camry Hybrid, this is in line with offering advanced technology to our customers and encouraging the use of hybrid in India thereby contributing to a greener tomorrow. 

The market is still sluggish, however we hope to see the market improve with good monsoons and the upcoming festive season." 

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Source: http://www.prlog.org/12203385-toyota-kirloskar-motor-sells-15201-units-in-august-2013.html

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 14,470 units in July 2013

Aug 1, 2013, Bangalore: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) registered total sales of 14,470 units in July 2013 when compared to 16,062 units last year. Sales declined by 10%. The company exported 2,955 units of the Etios series last month. 

The company sold 11,515 units in the domestic market in July 2013 as compared to 14,574 units in the corresponding month in 2012. 

Commenting on the sales in June 2013, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Marketing and Commercial said “Market continues to be sluggish and it seems that we are heading for tougher times in view of the current market outlook.” 

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Source: http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/auto/20130802221986.htm

Does Buying Property Secures Your Future

Buying property is the latest trend these days. It will be foolish to ask “Why?” because the moment you ask that you will be bombarded with innumerable benefits of investment in real estate. The reality sector has emerged so well in recent years that investment in real estate is considered the most intelligent, safe and profitable decision. It is often seen that people don’t give a second thought when it comes to buying property. Of course they get into minute details of the property and keep a close eye on the legal formalities but a majority of such investors never reconsider their decision of buying a property. 

Let us come to you. Will you buy a property? Couple of ‘ifs’ and ‘buts’ BUT at the end you will agree. Pointers to support your decision would be that it is the best investment. Here the return on investment is maximum. It is safe and secure. There is a sense of pride as well when your called as the owner of the house. And many more such positive reasons to support you. But again we bring you back at the same point from where we started, “Is buying property good for you?” 

Don’t be confused. We just want to draw your attention towards your financial and mental condition. Financial situations will be affected drastically if you make a hasty call. Property investment is a crucial decision. Things may turn adverse and compel you to sell your asset within a few months of purchasing it, just because of your recklessness. For example, if you take number of home loans to buy a house and then you feel uneasy while paying the so called easy monthly installments so much so that you are fed up one day and sell your property without caring about the profit margins. This should not happen. Therefore, a sound financial set up is expected and through consideration with the real estate advisor is mandatory. 

Secondly we come to your mental stability. You can laugh at us when we say so and fire back with a question as to where does mental health come in picture. Well, dear friend buying property is an investment ranging from lakhs to crores. This one decision can make or break you. Therefore you have to be mentally alert while purchasing a property and have to be prepared for future holdings. Every minute detail regarding the property you want the purchase should be known to you. Market research and analysis should be done properly. You have to be careful and confident in your approach. 

Summarizing the entire section we would like to say that the above mentioned points hold equally true for people who are there in the real estate business. Though our entire approach is individualistic but we think that the above two points are the very bases of the decision making processes of big corporate houses in the real estate industry. There is absolutely no harm in buying property but two major things to consider are well explained above. Remember financial understanding and mental stability will help you buy property, can get you your dream projects and reap revenues for you. 

Author Resource:

 

Raj is a professional writer, presently writing for the buying property in Gurgaon and buying property for investment purposes. 

Source: http://goarticles.com/article/Does-Buying-Property-Secures-Your-Future/7822860/

Toyota Announces the First Ever Etios Motor Racing Trophy

Bangalore, July 23rd, 2013: Toyota Kirloskar Motor today announced that the inaugural Etios Motor Racing (EMR) Trophy will be held in Chennai as a part of the FMSCI National Racing Championship, organized by Madras Motor Sports Club (MMSC). Toyota had launched the one-make racing concept last year at the Auto Expo in New Delhi followed by exciting motorsport activities across the country, which included two very successful exhibition races at Chennai and Gurgaon. 

The first EMR race will be flagged off on July 27th, 2013 at the Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT). In all, there will be four EMR Trophy races during the third leg of the National Racing Championship to be held in Chennai on the 27th & 28th of July. The winners of each individual race in all four races will receive a trophy and a cash prize. Apart from the three podium finishes, the most promising young driver will also be entitled to a trophy and cash prize. The next racing weekend for the 25 young EMR drivers will be at the Buddh International Circuit at Noida in September during the fifth leg of the National Racing Championship. 

Commenting on EMR’s participation in the NCR, Mr. N. Raja, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “2012 was an excitement filled year for EMR, right from its official launch at the Delhi Auto Expo to the two hugely successful exhibition races at Chennai and Gurgaon, and finally international exposure at the Colombo Night Race in December. EMR also saw a lot of excitement amongst the youth during the driver selection & training camps which were held in various cities. We also took EMR to all our dealerships across India to give our customers a taste of Toyota’s motorsport experience and it was very well received. As we begin our season in 2013, we look forward to a lot of thrill & excitement as our drivers are all geared to take on the National Racing Championship. It is an honor for us to be associated with National Racing Championship and we believe this will be an excellent opportunity for our line-up of drivers.” 

The 25 EMR drivers selected last year will compete for the EMR Trophy over eight races this year. The best three EMR drivers after EMR Trophy I & II will also have the opportunity to race at the Vios Cup scheduled to take place in Thailand this year. It is a single make 

racing conducted by TRD in Thailand. The Official Partners for EMR Trophy in 2013 are MRF Tyres, DENSO, Motul Lubricants and BMC. 

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Source:http://www.prlog.org/12180658-toyota-announces-the-first-ever-etios-motor-racing-trophy.html

Toyota Etios Motor Racing Marks Its National Debut at the National Racing Championship

July 29th 2013, Bangalore: The inaugural Toyota Etios Motor Racing (EMR) Trophy got off to an excellent start with Diljith winning race 1 & race 3 while Arjun Narendran won an action packed race 2. In all, there were four EMR races scheduled during the third leg of the National Racing Championship in Chennai last weekend of which race 4 was cancelled due to heavy rains and safety concerns associated with it. 

Race 1 of the inaugural Toyota EMR Trophy saw EMR take to the National Racing Championship for the first time. Diljith, who had qualified on pole position on Friday led from start to finish to win the first race of the season. Behind him there was a great battle between youngster Akhil Rabindra, Abhinay Bikkani and Keith D'Souza who finished in that order with less than a second between them. 

Race 2, one of the most action packed races of the day saw Arjun Narendran win his first race with Abhinay Bikkani coming in second place ahead of Varun Anekar. Race 1 winner Diljith was in 4th place challenging for third before having a collision with Akhil Rabindra. 

Diljith also won Race 3 of the Toyota EMR Trophy ahead of Abhinay Bikkani and Akhil Rabindra. Diljith started on pole position and led from start to finish comfortably. The battle behind him was very close with four cars fighting for the remaining two podium spots. In the end Abhinay and Akhil managed to hold off the challenge from Keith D'Souza and Arjun Narendran to finish on the podium. 

The 25 EMR drivers will battle it out again during the second round of the EMR Trophy at the 5th leg of the National Racing Championship to be held at the Buddh International Circuit in Noida this September. The best three EMR drivers of the trophy will also have the opportunity to race overseas at other Toyota racing events. 

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Source:http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/auto/20130730220304.htm

The Art of Selling Property

Have you ever noticed a sales man at a local showroom who convinces you and sells his product with ease? You are often amazed at his salesmanship. Undoubtedly he is skilled and holds a lot of experience in this field. Selling property is an art. It involves the right mix of talent and experience. Talent helps you sell your product with confidence whereas experience helps you understand your customer better.

In case of property selling you always prefer to take the most obvious route that is resorting to a property dealer or broker who claims of having big customers and promises great returns. Correct us if we are wrong. We are sure you won’t because you are aware of your laziness. We would appreciate if plan to sell your property on your own. Now you must be wondering why we are coaxing you to do it on your own. It is simple because it is your property and nobody can think better for you than you yourself.

Now what do you require to get into the business? Well, there are two major things which can help you master this art. First is to present your product in the best way to the customer. Product positioning is mandatory. When it comes to property you should make sure that you present it in the most attractive manner. You must pin point all the positive aspects of buying your property. You must highlight add on advantages that come with your property. Impress

your customer as much as you can. Make sure that there is no space for doubt in the customer’s mind and the deal should be crystal clear.

Second mantra for a successful selling is the art of negotiation. Customers love for bargain will never die so you have to be smart enough to create a win-win situation for both the parties. Moreover, remember you are saving a lot on brokerage so ask a price which is lucrative and possible for your customer. If you pose pricy then there are chances that you might miss a great deal by few bucks. Also if you are gullible then you may end up losing it all. You can back your quoted price by facts and figures obtained through a detailed and authentic market research. The key to a successful deal is striking the right balance between the two.

After discussing two important factors we would like to draw your attention towards other important tasks like legal documentation, understanding the customer behavior, market research and analysis etc. These are other important factors that must be considered while planning to sell your property. We are sure you will be equally effective rather better than the property dealers around. Keep in mind the points above and you will earn profits out of your property transactions with zero percent brokerage. Give it a shot!

Author Resource: 

Raj is a professional writer, presently writing for the Selling property, Plots in Delhi NCR for Sale and Flats Apartments in Gurgaon.

Source: http://goarticles.com/article/The-Art-of-Selling-Property/7780400/

The 3W's of Selling Property

In our earlier article we have already discussed about property investment in great detail. We emphasized more on property selling. Let us understand the concept of Selling in a better way. Selling property is easy only if you have polished your skills and have trained yourself in such a way. You must have heard people from the sales fraternity say; “Close the deal” or use phrases like “Strike the iron when it is hot.” Well, closing the deal is most important part of selling. However, experience and skill is what which gets one here. Let us be a more specific towards Property selling and try to get into a property sellers shoes to assess the job better. Firstly you should be well versed with the 3W’s of property selling namely, WHY to sell? , WHAT to sell? and WHEN to sell?

So our first question is “WHY TO SELL?”

This is purely a matter of your consideration and requirement. One faces lot of challenges and adverse circumstances in life. Talking about financial adverse circumstances, it is your property which can rescue you. If selling property is the only answer to your financial problem then you should soon take a decision soon. Also sometimes it is profitable to sell your property when the market is favourable and promising.
Here comes our second question that is “WHAT TO SELL?”

Selling property doesn’t mean that you arbitrarily select one of the properties out of your investments and sell it. Rather you have to be cautious while taking such a decision so that you get maximum returns out of your transaction. So if you have a property that is not worth keeping as an investment then you can consider it for selling purposes. Similarly if any of your property has no scope of further revenue generation then you can sell it at the best rate.

Our next question is very closely associated with the second one, it is about “WHEN TO SELL?”

This is quiet tricky to answer because it depends both on your requirement and market forces. In case of urgency there is no question of the right time. Under normal circumstances, the decision is based upon detailed market research and analysis. You should always stay updated with real estate industry trends and should closely follow amendments in laws and regulations. Also keep an eye on the various proposals which you must be getting from probable customers. There is no harm in cashing the right opportunity.

Once again we’ll advice you to discuss the matter in great detail and go for real estate advisory services as well so that you get the right price for your property. The above discussed points will surely help you to take better decisions while planning to sell your property.

Author Resource:
Raj is a professional writer, presently writing for the Selling property, Plots in Delhi NCR for Sale and Flats Apartments in Gurgaon.

Source: http://goarticles.com/article/The-3W-s-of-Selling-Property/7775291/

Selling Property Trend or Need of the Hour

Buying and selling is the part and parcel of the real estate industry. They are like wheels of the real estate industry which keep the industry moving. Buying property involves research, proper guidance, market monitoring, area mapping and legal documentation. If you are wondering what selling property involves then the answer is identical.

As the title of this article emphasizes on selling property, let us understand the term better. Few years before when someone sold a property it was a clear case of financial need. When we mention ’need’, it clearly means financial need. In rare cases there are some other causes too. For example the division of property can be one such reason.

However, at present it is not so. The equations have reversed. Selling property in today’s world is looked upon as a clever investment decision. Many thanks to the rising demand which has created this situation. If the market forces are favoring property sales then you should prepare yourself for closing the deal at maximum price possible. You should also present your property in such a manner so that you get the desired price.

We know that at times you are emotionally attached to the property to buy and turn adamant towards not selling it. Under such a scenario it is advised to give your thoughts a logical bent. This helps in profitable implications. When you are in need of money and selling your property seems to be the only option for financial security then you should act wisely and take your decisions on the basis of facts and figures. Also if you are selling it with a motive of better investment then you should be cautious while interacting with the buyer and should take your own time. Jumping to a conclusion won’t help rather it can lead to a hasty decision. Also market research and monitoring is the most important task and should be done on priority in both the cases.

A brief mention of wealth advisor is important here. Second opinion does no harm and therefore one should always discuss the matter with him and seek is guidance. The wealth advisor will help you find out the pros and cons of the selling act. Further to which he will also guide you towards the legal processes and documentation. It is a smart decision to sell your property when the demand is high. Give it a thought and act accordingly. So whether selling property is a trend or a need, one should cash the opportunity and earn profit out of the activity.

Spin the selling wheel and grab the right deal!

Author Resource:
 

Raj is a professional writer, presently writing for the Selling property, Plots in Delhi NCR for Sale and Flats Apartments in Gurgaon.

Source:http://goarticles.com/article/Selling-Property-Trend-or-Need-of-the-Hour/7772015/

Be a Part of the Engineering Outsourcing Boom

World over, engineering services represents a large portion of the industrialized world, with approximately $750 million being added to it in terms of value each year. These are offerings that cover a large range of design and support services needed for the functioning of most industries, and cover the entire gamut of engineering.
Several companies have taken to the outsourcing of their design elements offshore. In the process of new product development and introduction (NPDI) process, almost 30% of companies worldwide have outsourced at least one element of it. It is estimated that around 40% more are going to outsource such activities over the next two years. The offshore engineering outsourcing business therefore is poised for stupendous growth.
India is one of the primary countries for engineering services outsourcing (ESO). This is primarily in the fields of aerospace, automobiles and hi-tech telecom. Intense focus is also on the construction and industrial field, utilities and the like. In fact, the market potential for India is estimated to be around $30 billion by the year 2020.
Why Outsource?
Many top engineering companies, especially in India are now working on outsourced business for two main reasons –
•The ability to provide better costing
•The ability to ensure top-notch quality, from qualified individuals who are focused on specific engineering based service domains.
One of the simplest models of outsourcing is that of the BPO services. However, ESO is much more complex because it involves a delivery of services that revolves around a specific set of technical skills as well as domain expertise. The right kind of judgment from a qualified engineer is essential. In terms of feasibility right now, it is seen that design services that are centered round patented products is what is being outsourced. Along with this specific designs as well as interior customizations are also given out.
While the outsourcing industry is still in its nascent state, measures are constantly on to try and expand its horizon and become more inclusive in a project, from the brainstorming stage, to design, implementation and then delivery.
Hiring the Right ESO
You need to do your homework before you approach top engineering firms to outsource your work to. Hiring the right service provider in terms of overall reputation, qualifications of the team, domain expertise and prior experience will be a huge advantage to your project.
A remote engineer will be your one-point contact for the project and you will have to ensure that the person is well suited for the job. Qualifications, past references, expertise, will all count. Also, you will have to make sure that you enjoy a comfortable rapport with them.
Staying in direct contact with your remote engineer and being on top of the progress on your project is essential to getting the best from outsourcing of your engineering needs. Transparent communication is the key.

Source:http://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm/5860879?articleid=5860879

Engineering Solutions an Amalgamation of Sciences

What is it that enables certain organizations to respond faster than others and introduce products according to their changing consumer demographics?

How the world’s largest industries manage to optimize costs and maintain employee safety at the same time?

How have telecom companies across the world managed to double their pace of expansion and improve their capabilities?

Would it be outrageous to suggest that a physicist could help increase customer hits on an online networking site?

How do you think that complex oil rigs or large infrastructure projects can operate without compromising safety?

The answer to all these intriguing questionslies in being able to provide high quality, end-to-end overview across the entire value chain - be it research, manufacturing or selling high-end precision electronic equipment or reducing the time to reach markets for heavy machinery. A strong engineering design solution ties in elements like -

g) Analyzing the problem

h) Conceptualizinga solution

i) Developing prototypes

j) Managing the testing and operations

k) Ensuring bottlenecks are removed

l) Controlling quality

In the traditional project management mode, organizations often struggled to break the silos that exist within themselves.With rapid technological advancement, several of the above processes may be executed using modeling tools and embedded software that enable organizations to overcome these challenges.Smart process solutions and simulation modeling have now evolved to ensurethe accuracy in evaluating material properties of processes, rather than relying on time-consuming laboratory testing methods.

Even after implementation of new solutions, equipment or service breakdowns often require recurring maintenance and result in inventory build-up, increased time to market andhigher cost. The role of design has,therefore, assumed importance in addressing suchprocess inefficiencies. As a result, there is an enhanced focus on product design services that incorporate the designing aspects at all stages of the project lifecycle. Better visualization tools have evolved to allow a more integrated approach rather than a sequential way of product management.

Aesthetics, customer safety, usability, costing and innovative ways to deliver, package and streamline processes are now an integral part of process engineering. Multi-dimensional insights by employing experts from a diverse range of fields create more value. Graphic designers, precision engineers, scientists, business analysts, animation experts, conservationists, marketing professionals, supply chain experts - all come together for engineering a product or service that is also environment-friendly, reliable, scalable and cost-effective.

source:http://www.amazines.com/article_detail.cfm/5854422?articleid=5854422

Worldwide ‘Prius’ Sales Top 3-Million Mark

Bangalore, July 3, 2013 - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced that the worldwide cumulative sales of the “Prius”, gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle passed the 3-million mark as on June 2013. 

In 1997, TMC launched the Prius, which was the world’s first mass-produced hybrid passenger car. The second generation followed in 2003, and the third generation in 2009. From the first to third generation, TMC greatly reduced the cost of the hybrid system by two-thirds and increased fuel efficiency from 28 km/L to 38 km/L*. In addition to this, TMC also applied for 1,261 patents relating to the third-generation Prius, achieving progress worthy of the Prius name (derived from a Latin word meaning “to go before”). 

The third generation Prius was launched in India in 2010. Since becoming the world's first mass-produced hybrid vehicle in 1997, the Prius has received worldwide acclaim. 

Since the development of the first-generation Prius, TMC has positioned hybrid technology as a core technology required for the development of various types of environment-friendly vehicles and has placed emphasis on the development and production of core components such as motors, inverters, batteries and electronic control units (ECUs). 

TMC will continue to conduct R&D for the development of hybrid and other cutting-edge technologies and achieve sustainable growth by deploying these technologies across the globe. 

Last year, hybrid vehicles accounted for 14 percent of TMC’s global vehicle sales and 40 percent of its vehicle sales in Japan. As of this month, TMC sells 19 hybrid passenger car models and one plug-in hybrid model in approximately 80 countries and regions around the world, and between now and December 2015, TMC will launch a total of 18 new hybrid vehicles worldwide and is committed to augmenting its product lineup even further and increasing the number of countries and regions where it sells hybrid vehicles. This expansion is based on TMC’s ultimate objective of promoting hybrid vehicles as a mass market adoption option and its underlying philosophy that environment-friendly vehicles can only truly have a positive impact if they are used and experienced widely. 

Toyota Prius Sales (based on TMC data) (Unit = 1 vehicle) 

          First Generation - Second Generation - Third Generation*2 - Cumulative Total

           (Dec.1997–Aug. 2003)-(Sep. 2003–Dec. 2011*1)-(Since May 2009)-(Dec. 1997–May 2013)

Total - 123,000 - 1,192,000 - 1,688,000 - 3,002,000*3

Japan - 65,000 - 360,000 - 899,000 - 1,325,000

Outside Japan - 57,000 - 831,000 - 788,000 - 1,677.000*3

North America - 52,000 - 683,000 - 600,000 - 1,335,000*3

Europe - 4,000 - 123,000 - 134,000 - 262,000

Other - 500 - 24,000 - 53,000 - 79,000

*1With the launch in Japan of the third-generation Prius in May 2009, the second-generation Prius was sold as the “PriusEX”. Production ended in December 2011; *2Prius only (not including the “Prius α / Prius v / Prius +”, “Aqua / Prius c” or the “Prius PHV”); *3Sum of cumulative total through the end of May 2013 and June sales volume in the United States.

*Measured using the 10-15 test cycle of the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

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Source:http://www.prlog.org/12175393-worldwide-prius-sales-top-3-million-mark.html

Smart Technology for a Smarter Workplace

In an interesting tête-à-tête, the CEO and MD, Adrenalin eSystems Limited, Mr Balaji Ganesh talks about changing trends at workplace and the corresponding adaptations in HRMS. He starts with Smart Technology’s role in today’s work environment and goes on to detail the benefits, security aspects and the role of employees in this transition. 

What is the role of smart phones and technology at the work place today?

 

Smart technology is no longer a choice. It is here to stay. It has effectively invaded our personal spaces and our workplace too. So, what’s the big draw of smart technology? I will say simplicity. Everything is at your fingertips, literally. Even a laptop cannot compete with the speed and prompt response of a tab. In fact, today’s technology has made instruction manuals redundant. We can’t ignore the advantages and complexities of such technology available to the employee.

Our products are acutely aware of these changing trends and our systems have evolved to accommodate the requirement. For instance, many employees prefer using their own gadgets. We can adopt the ‘Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)’ concept. Our system will have a registration process for their devices and also create an authentication process to recognize that particular device in the system. This way we can control information flow to a certain extent. 

What are the key benefits an organisation stands to receive by adopting smart technology? 

 

Let me illustrate that with a ground level example. A service guy is at the site in response to a malfunction in a vending machine. He identifies the problem and the spare part required. He can use his phone for the requirement and our system will pick up the message from there. Promptly he will get an answer that includes availability of the spare part and closest location of an outlet providing the same.

Basically by using this technology we have saved time and increased the productivity of the employee. When harnessed positively, mobile technology is a sure advantage to an organisation. 

What are the critical security aspects that are to be considered while adopting mobile technology? 

 

Every system needs guidelines to ensure positive usage. Social networking and smart technology can be moderated within the system. Devices can be registered and monitored by the system.

This further helps with the security aspects too. In case of loss of device, by tracking the time frame we can identify inappropriate transactions. Similarly if an employee quits without notice, his device can be erased from the system preventing any malpractice through the device. Even if an employee switches off his phone, his location can be tracked, thanks to mobile technology. Of course all applications cannot be accessed by all employees. Depending on the need of the organisation there will be security clearance at various levels. But the irony is that we are back to our traditional value system; an employee’s ethics remain the most valuable asset. 

Should employees be allowed to use mobile technology for enterprise application? 

 

Yes, employees should be allowed to use mobile technology for enterprise application. According to a study by a IT Research firm, by 2017, half the employers will require employees to supply their own device for work purposes. Organisations should reap the benefits of using the mobile technology. There will be lots of advantages when employees are allowed to use mobile technology, such as increased employee productivity, employees get to use the benefits of the services offered by the organisations whenever required. The other benefit is that employees stay connected to each other all the time. 

How does mobile technology fit in Adrenalin’s road map? 

 

Mobile technology will play a very crucial role in the Adrenalin’s road map. Adrenalin understands the importance of empowering employees to enable agile workforce and in creating Agile organizations. We have implemented key modules on the mobile platform which are user friendly and will empower employees to be productive and take smarter and faster decisions from anywhere, accelerate workflow alerts & approvals. Adrenalin’s roadmap includes full adoption of the HR processes in mobile over a period of time.

Mr Balaji Ganesh makes it quite clear that smart technology will give certainly an edge to organizations that quickly adopts them to empower their workforce. The simplicity that these devices offer will help save time and increase employee productivity. His insights into smart technology and employee management are a valuable resource for all who are involved in corporate enterprises. 

About Adrenalin

 

Adrenalin eSystems Limited is a global product and software solutions company in the field of HR automation. It is a part of Polaris Financial Technology, a leader in state-of-the-art solutions for Core Banking, Corporate Banking, Wealth & Asset Management and Insurance. Adrenalin esystems Limited is headquartered in Chennai, with partners and sales offices across India and worldwide. Adrenalin is a web-based human resource software that automates HR processes to boost productivity. Adrenalin has over 500+ customers, 5,00,000 users across India, Middle East, UK, Africa and South East Asia. To know more about Adrenalin, please log on to http://www.myadrenalin.com/

Source: http://www.directionsmag.com/pressreleases/smart-technology-for-a-smarter-workplace/339660/