made successful progress in managing long term disability cases. The medical staff through physical therapy, weight training, diet, and behavior modification helped one individual who had been out of work for ten years, to return to work. There were a total of eleven that went back to work with this program. Navistar helps the National PTA with a safety campaign. It is called Be Cool. Follow the Rules. These life-saving materials are distributed to students and parents. Their main focus seems to be on their suppliers. They are involved with COMPASS. This is the COst Management PArtners Sharing Savings program. This program is used to reduce cost and improve relations between International Truck and Engine Company and its suppliers through mutual trust. Some of the rules and guidelines are shared savings (default 50/50), $5,000 credit for elimination of part numbers, focus on bottom line savings, etc. International expects suppliers to continue to improve their product, processes, service, and on-time delivery with zero defects. Their customers can expect quality products and services at the lowest total cost, new programs to exceed their expectations, and improvement in their supply base capability and performance. They provide their employees with an environment in which they can do well. By meeting or exceeding Internationals expectations, a company can become a potential diversified supplier. They try to reach a minimum of five percent spending goal with minority businesses, women-owned businesses, and small businesses. International feels that since population demographics are gradually changing they need to work with minority and women-owned companies. This offers more earning power for diverse consumers and increased sales for corporations. Financial Resources and MarketsThe bus industry requires substantial set-up and entry costs. Due to these high costs the general entry strategy is through acquisition. All t...
