The document summarizes a presentation given by Olabisi Boyle, the Director of Engineering Planning & Technical Cost Reduction at Chrysler. The presentation covers Chrysler's global engineering planning responsibilities and strategies for optimizing operations across regions. Key points include discussing cultural differences across NAFTA, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC markets, responsibilities for engineering planning teams, and the global impact and opportunities in sustainable product development.

1. October 17–19, 2013
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
ENGINEERING PLANNING
IN THE WORKPLACE
Olabisi Boyle
Chrysler
Director, Engineering Planning
& Technical Cost Reduction

2. Global Alignment
EMEA
Turin, Italy
NAFTA
APAC
Auburn Hills, MI
Shanghai, China
LATAM
Betim, Brazil

3. Building Successful Partnerships
NAFTA
Brands by
region
EMEA
LATAM
APAC
Chrysler
Dodge
Jeep
Ram
Fiat
SRT
Mopar
Chrysler
Dodge
Jeep
Fiat
Lancia
Alfa Romeo
Chrysler
Ram
Jeep
Fiat
Chrysler
Dodge
Jeep
Fiat

4. Operating in Different Cultures
NAFTA
EMEA
LATAM
APAC
- Dress Code (Bus./Casual)
- Handshaking
- Punctuality
- Maintain speaking distance
- Dress Code (Business Attire)
- Hospitality
- Maintain eye contact while
talking
- Dining Out
- Dress Code (Business Attire)
- Handshaking
- Hospitable
- Physical contact is part of
communication
- Dress Code (Business Attire)
- Bowing
- Punctuality
- Avoid personal contact

5. Engineering Planning Responsibilities
Operative
Planning
Business Planning
& Process
Timing
Cost Optimization
Facilities
• Plan and effectively
allocate resources to
meet LRP objectives
• Identify external to
internal resources
required to achieve
optimal structure
• Coordinate with other
functions to execute
products at most
efficient ER&D cost
• Make
recommendations
on hiring with respect
to LRP changes
• Understand
competition relative
to Engineering
Research &
Development
• Standardize processes
to make engineering
efficient
• Provide oversight and
expertise to
standardize processes
• Reduce costs and
improve value through
process and efficiency
improvement
• Understand
competition
relative to
process efficiency
• Recommend
and implement
efficiency
improvement
opportunities
• Plan and monitor
multiple programs to
meet timing deadlines
• Ensure the timing
execution of programs
• Coordinate with other
functions to ensure
new products are
executed on time
• Understand
competition
relative to timing
• Recommend timing
improvement
opportunities
• Lead cost analysis for
design concepts to
ensure new products
are economically
viable
• Understand
competition relative to
innovation and cost
improvement
• Utilize global network
to gain cost
efficiencies
• Develop state of the
art Engineering
facilities that lead
engineering to be
more productive
• Have efficient and
sufficient
accommodation for
the optimal workforce

6. Optimizing and Aligning Global Planning
•
Engineering Research & Development Costs
•
Technical Cost Reduction
•
Product Development Timing
•
Key Process Indicators
•
Part Development Plan
•
Sourcing
•
Direct vs. Indirect Resources
•
Supplier Quality Audit
•
Supplier ED&D
•
Vehicle Architecture Process
•
Organization Structure

7. Global Proficiency
•
Global Awareness
•
Ability to collaborate as an effective
member of a transnational ‘team’
•
Skill to execute the mission and achieve
the global objectives
•
Language Training & Problem Solving
•
Innovation & Creativity
•
Social Responsibility
•
Ensuring accurate communication across
cultural barriers
•
Working as a transformational change agent
- Understand profoundly different regional
regulatory standards
- Understand potential for protectionism
designed to drive regional employment
and technology

8. Global Impact
•
Global automotive production affects demand
•
Higher demand translates into higher vehicle orders
•
Growth in BRIC countries will benefit demand in the OEM market
•
Global consumer focus on safety, fuel efficiency will result in
requirement to reduce component weight
•
Global growth will increase pressure on cheaper, lighter, safer
vehicles
•
Global environmental awareness drives eco-friendly, green
materials, and recyclable natural fabrics

9. Global Sustainability at Chrysler
Product
•
•
•
•
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Optimize fuel economy of conventional engines
Increase use of alternative fuels
Develop non-conventional propulsion systems
Design systems to cut emissions
Reduce vehicle energy demand
People
•
•
•
•
Equal opportunity and inclusion
Motivation and innovation
Health and safety
Work-Life balance & Employee well-being
Society
•
•
•
Group support for communities
Improving the lives of those in need
Technical training for youth in the community
Environment
•
•
•
Continuously improve the environmental performance of our products and operations
Emphasize compliance with environmental legislation and regulations
Enhance the quality of life and the environment among our employees, dealers,
suppliers, customers and public

10. Your Global Opportunities …
•
Significant responsibilities with very challenging assignments
•
Exposure to broad business capabilities
•
Opportunity to develop business insight across multiple business regions
•
Collaboration with multiple organizations
•
Accomplish tasks needed to support global growth
•
International assignments that allow you to learn cultures in other regions
•
Ability to move through the company and experience other organizations

11. Make it Happen!
•
Seek out opportunities in your organization
•
Learn the language, learn the culture
•
Align and optimize your responsibilities globally
•
Become proficient in collaborating globally
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Be known as an effective team player
•
Be socially and globally aware
•
Add value
•
Make an impact

12. Seize the Opportunity!