over 193% between 1998 to 1999. This increased backlog is a result of the market demand related to the replacement of nonconforming vehicles and the reduction of emissions. Collins posted increases in quarterly sales of 81% that in-turn produced a 43% increase in diluted earnings per share. Net Income increased more than 73% during the same time period. Currently they are experiencing problems within their supply chain. Navistar International Corp. manufactures and markets medium and heavy trucks, school buses, and mid-range diesel engines in North America. Navistar was founded in 1902 under the name International Harvester Company, which was changed in 1986. International Harvester has been an American icon known for its strong presence in the truck and agricultural product markets. Navistar International is comprised of 8 divisions, with its truck and bus products accounting for 75% of the companys sales and revenues. Navistar also is a leader in the development and production of a mid-range (160 to 300 horsepower) diesel engine. Its engine division contributes 21% to the total amount of Navistars sales and revenues. Navistars Bus vehicle center produces school buses and bus chassis that range in size from small capacity to full size conventional buses. This division introduced an integrated conventional school bus and provided the first school bus equipped with the International Green Diesel Technology Engine produced by the Navistars Engine Division. Navistars Green Diesel technology has been recognized with an award from Popular Science for its revolutionary camless engine design that will deliver greater durability, reduce the overall engine weight, and lower the amount of emissions that are produced. Navistar International has used horizontal acquisitions to achieve economies of scale and scope through new innovative and flexible manufacturing technologies. The use of flexible manufacturing will support Navis...
