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examine shortly. Believe that only by becoming a part of the global value-
chain can we become competitive. Preview not available
Questions:
(a) Is there a need for a strategy at Auto Components? Does a small
company operating in a predictable environment need to formulate one ?
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(b) Can approaches to strategy be so conceptually different ? Should
Abhayankar go by gut-feel and, using in-house talent do what he believes is
right for the company?
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(c) Instead of spending time on documenting a strategy, shouldn't Auto
Components just have an informal plan of action, governed by the intuition
of its senior managers ?
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AUTO COMPONENTS
Occasions Young President's Organisation (YPO) Meeting
DATE August 7, 1996
TIME 4 p.m.
VENUE The Carlton Chambers, Mumbai
PRESENT
Members • Vinod of the YPO
Abhayankar, CEO, Auto Component; Lalit Desai, Chairman, YPO:
AGANDA The Need for Strategic Planning Preview not available
Yes, there is. The thing is that there is no replacement market. Not only do
most auto-ancillary units fare better than the automotive sector, they are
also insulated from recessions because of the after market. Preview not
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It will now be easier for us to become a sourcing-base for both European and