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PROJECT REPORT ON STUDY OF MARKETING STRATEGIES OF MARUTIUDYOG LI MTED

SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT of MBA

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I NDEX  I NTRODUCTI ON OF THE COMPANY

 OBJECTI VE OF THE COMPANY

 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

 LI MI TATI ONS

 CONCLUSI ON

 BI BI LI OGRAPHY

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I NTRODUCTI ON OFTHE COMAPANY MARUTIUDYOG LI MI TED Maruti is India's largest automobile company. The company, a joint venture with Suzuki of Japan, has been a success story like no other in the annals of the Indian automobile industry. Today, Maruti is India's largest automobile company. This feat was achieved by the missionary zeal of our employees across the line and the far-sighted vision of our management. TheCompanyMi s si on: To provide a wide range of modern, high quality fuel efficient vehicles in order to meet the need of different customers, both in domestic and export markets. TheCompanyVi s i on: We must be an internationally competitive company in terms of our products and services. We must retain our leadership in India and should also aspire to be among the global players. Thei rf ocusi son: 

Building a continuously improving organisation adaptable to quick changes

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Providing value and satisfaction to the customer

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Aligning and fully involving all our employees, suppliers and dealers to face competition

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Maximising Shareholder's value

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Being a responsible corporate citizen

At Maruti, they have a clear perspective on manpower. They see it as a unique resource, in the sense that optimal productivity of other resources depends largely on the way human resources are utilised. The basic philosophy of management that

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underlies the Maruti culture is that all employees of the company should be moulded into a team which then strives as one, to achieve commonly shared company goals and objectives. To make this philosophy tenable, the Company takes several initiatives. Inputs are sought from employees at all levels. They believe that everyone should contribute to the formulation of company policies, goals and objectives. Secondly, at Maruti, they encourage leadership in the best sense of the word. According to us, a leader is one who must be impartial, must have the ability to rise above his own subjectivity, and, most importantly, must practice what he preaches. They understand that the process of creating a sense of belonging that all employees can identify with is a lengthy one. To ensure that this translates into concrete reality, they have taken several simple but specific and well thought out measures. The first step in this direction has been the introduction of a common uniform for all employees. Another measure is the creation of a common canteen where all employees have lunch, stand in common queues, and sit on the same table. Common toilets, common transport and similar facilities for all levels of employees are other measures that reinforce their emphasis on genuine equality in the workplace. At Maruti They do not believe in the notion of organisational hierarchies. As a matter of fact, the management structure and systems in Maruti have been designed to promote decentralisation of authority. Maruti has a horizontal management structure with only four functional levels of responsibility to facilitate quicker decision making. Another focus area of the Maruti culture is the maintenance of a smoothly functioning communication network. Maruti believes that communication channels between labour and management cannot simply consist of having a labour representative on the Board of the Company. They have faith in the ability of labour to effectively participate in management and make constructive suggestions. To encourage this, they ensure that there is a thorough dissemination of information at all levels, through newsletters or via a letter from the Chief Executive to all employees. Meetings with the Union are held regularly, and programmes being contemplated by the Company are discussed with the Union. The Sahyog Samiti, a

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collection of representatives of non-unionised employees, training programmes in Japan, Quality Circles, productivity-linked incentive schemes, and an ethos of discipline and teamwork, all contribute to the Maruti culture. Several measures of performance have made amply clear that Maruti has established a truly healthy work culture. They have met all project and performance targets since inception. Their productivity levels are constantly improving. The Company has had good labour relations with employees from the very beginning, and they have been successful in the export market. Yet, the Maruti culture is one that does not believe in resting on its laurels. They adhere to the spirit of Kaizen, which states that constant improvement is always possible. The most basic tenet of productivity that they hold dear is that " Today should be better than Yesterday and Tomorrow should be better than Today". Maruti Udyog Limited (MUL) was established in Feb 1981 through an Act of Parliament, to meet the growing demand of a personal mode of transport caused by the lack of an efficient public transport system. Suzuki Motor Company was chosen from seven prospective partners worldwide. This was due not only to their undisputed leadership in small cars but also to their commitment to actively bring to MUL contemporary technology and Japanese management practices (which had catapulted Japan over USA to the status of the top auto manufacturing country in the world). A licence and a Joint Venture agreement was signed between Government of India and Suzuki Motor Company (now Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan) in Oct 1982. The objectives of MUL then were: 

Modernization of the Indian Automobile Industry.

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Production of fuel-efficient vehicles to conserve scarce resources.

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Production of large number of motor vehicles, which was necessary for economic growth.

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Customer Obsession

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Fast, Flexible and First Mover

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Innovation and Creativity

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Networking and Partnership

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Openness and Learning

Vi si on The leader in the India Automobile Industry, Creating Customer Delight and Shareholder’s Wealth; A pride of India” Technol ogi calAdvant age We have introduced the superior 16 * 4 Hypertech engines across the entire Maruti Suzuki range. This new technology harnesses the power of a brainy 16-bit computer to a fuel-efficient 4-valve engine to create optimum engine delivery. This means every Maruti Suzuki owner gets the ideal combination of power and performance from his car. Our other innovation has been the introduction of Electronic Power Steering (EPS) in select models. This results in better and greater maneuverability. In other words, our cars have become even more pleasurable to drive. Pr oduct i on/R&D Spread over a sprawling 297 acres with 3 fully-integrated production facilities, the Maruti Udyog Plant has already rolled out over 4.3 million vehicles. In fact, on an average, two vehicles roll out of the factory every minute. And it takes on an average, just 14 hours to make a car. More importantly, with an incredible range of 11 models available in 50 variants, there's a Maruti Suzuki made here to fit every car-buyer's budget. And dream. Pr oduct i onMi l es t ones 1st vehicle produced, December 1983 1,00,000 vehicles produced by August, 1986

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5,00,000 vehicles produced by June, 1990 10,00,000 vehicles produced by March, 1994 15,00,000 vehicles produced by April, 1996 20,00,000 vehicles produced by October, 1997 25,00,000 vehicles produced by March, 1999 30,00,000 vehicles produced by June, 2000 35,00,000 vehicles produced by December 2001 40,00,000 vehicles produced by April, 2003 45,00,000 vehicles produced by April, 2004

AWARDS 2005 Number one in JD Power SSI for the second consecutive year Number one in JD Power CSI for the sixth time in a row - the only car to win it so many times M800, WagonR and Swift topped their segments in the TNS Total Customer Satisfaction Study Leadership in the JD Power Initial Quality Study - Alto number one in its segment for the 2nd time in a row, Esteem number one in its segment for the 3rd year in a row, Swift number one in the premium compact segment WagonR and Esteem top their segments in the JD Power APEAL study TNS ranks Maruti 4th in the Corporate Reputation Strength (CSR) study (#1 in Auto sector)-Feb 05 Maruti bagged the "Manufacturer of the year" award from AutocarCNBC ( 2nd time in a row)-Feb 05 First Indian car manufacturer to reach 5 million vehicles sales

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Business World ranks Maruti among top five most respected companies in India-Oct 04 Maruti ranked among top ten (Rank7) greenest companies in India by Business Today - Sep '04 2004 Maruti Suzuki was No. 1 in Customer atisfaction, No. 1 in Sales Satisfaction No.1 in Product Quality (Esteem and Alto) and No. 1 in Product Appeal (Esteem and Wagon R) No. 1 in Total Customer Satisfaction (Maruti 800, Zen and Alto) Business World ranked us among the country's five most respected companies Business World ranked us the country's most respected automobile company Voted Manufacturer of the year by CNBC Voted one of India's Greenest Companies by Business Today-AC Nielson ORG-MARG 2003 Maruti 800, Maruti Zen and Maruti Esteem make it to the top 10 automotive brands in "Most Trusted Brand survey 2003" J D Power ranked 3 models of Maruti on top: Wagonr, Zen and Esteem Maruti 800 and Wagonr top in NFO Total Customer Satisfaction Study 2003. MUL tops in J D Power CSI (2001) for 4th time in a row 2001 MUL tops in J D Power CSI (2001) for 2nd time in a row: another international first 2000 Maruti bags JD Power CSI - 1st rank; unique achievement by market leader anywhere in the world 1999 MSM launched as model workshop in India; achieves highest CSI rating. Central Board of Excise & Customs awards Maruti with "Samman

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Patra", for contribution to exchequer and being an ideal tax assessee 1998 CII's Business Excellence Award 1996 Maruti wins INSSAN award for "Excellence in Suggestion Scheme" Awarded the Star Trading House status by Ministry of Commerce 1994-95 Engineering Exports Promotion Council's award for export performance 1994 Best Canteen award among Haryana Industries as part of employee welfare 1992-93 Engineering Exports Promotion Council's award for export performance 1991-92 Engineering Exports Promotion Council's award for export performance

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WHY MARUTISUZUKI TheQual i t yAdvant age A car is an engineering product, only as good as the technology used to make it. Actual users of our technology are saying something very clearly Maruti Suzuki is No.1 in quality: Maruti Suzuki owners experience fewer problems with their vehicles than any other can manufacturer in India (J.D. Power IQS Study 2004). The Alto was chosen No.1 in the premium compact car segment and the Esteem in the entry level mid-size car segment across 9 parameters. The J.D. Power APEAL Study 2004 proclaimed the Wagon R. No. 1 in the premium compact car segment and the Esteem No.1 in the entry level midsize car segment. This study measures owner delight in terms of design, content, layout and performance of vehicles across 8 parameters. Maruti Suzuki has a sales network of 307 state-of-the-art showrooms across 189 cities*, with a workforce of over 6000 trained sales personnel to guide our customers in finding the right car. Our high sales and customer care standards led us to achieve the No.1 nameplate in the J.D. Power SSI study 2004. The SSI study measures sales satisfaction across 6 parameters: deal received, paperwork, dealer facility, salesperson, delivery timing and delivery process. Maruti Suzuki has not only got the No.1 nameplate in the J.D. Power SSI study 2004, but also ranked way above the industry average (Maruti Suzuki was at 784 while industry average was at 760). What is significant is that it was ranked above Skoda, Ford, Chevrolet, Mitsubishi and Hyundai. To be really happy with the car you own, it should have a reliable service network at hand and within easy reach. Their 1036 city

strong service

network is equipped to service 20,000 vehicles a day. No wonder Maruti Suzuki has been awarded the No.1 nameplate in customer satisfaction in India for the fifth year in a row, a feat unprecedented for any automobile market leader in the world.

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In the J.D. Power CSI study 2004, Maruti Suzuki scored the highest across all 7 parameters: least problems experienced with vehicle serviced, highest service quality, best in-service experience, best service delivery, best inservice experience, most user-friendly service and best service initiation experience. In fact, 92% of Maruti Suzuki owners feel that work gets done right the first time during service. The J.D. Power CSI study 2004 also reveals that 97% of Maruti Suzuki owners would probable recommend the same make of vehicle, while 90% owners would probable repurchase the same make of vehicle. A Buyi ngExper i enceLi keNoOt her Maruti Suzuki has a sales network of 307 state-of -the-art showrooms across 189 cities, with a workforce of over 6000 trained sales personnel to guide our customers in finding the right car. Our high sales and customer care standards led us to achieve the No.1 nameplate in the J.D. Power SSI Study 2004. Qual i t ySer vi ceAcr oss1036Ci t i es In the J.D. Power CSI Study 2004, Maruti Suzuki scored the highest across all 7 parameters: least problems experienced with vehicle serviced, highest service quality, best in-service experience, best service delivery, best service advisor experience, most user-friendly service and best service initiation experience. 92% of Maruti Suzuki owners feel that work gets done right the first time during service. The J.D. Power CSI study 2004 also reveals that 97% of Maruti Suzuki owners would probably recommend the same make of vehicle, while 90% owners would probably repurchase the same make of vehicle. OneSt opShop At Maruti Suzuki, you will find all your car related needs met under one roof. Whether it is easy finance, insurance, fleet management services, exchange- Maruti Suzuki is set to provide a single-window solution for all your car related needs. TheLow Cos tMai nt enanceAdvant age

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The acquisition cost is unfortunately not the only cost you face when buying a car. Although a car may be affordable to buy, it may not necessarily be affordable to maintain, as some of its regularly used spare parts may be priced quite steeply. Not so in the case of a Maruti Suzuki. It is in the economy segment that the affordability of spares is most competitive, and it is here where Maruti Suzuki shines. The recent Auto car Survey conducted in August 2004 bears testimony to this fact. In the Maruti Suzuki stable, the Omni has the lowest aggregate cost of spares followed by the Maruti-800. The Maruti800 has the cheapest spares of any Indian car with a basket of just Rs. 23,422. In the Lower Mid-size segment as well, price-consciousness is very high, where the cars have to be not only affordable on purchase price but also need to combine quality, drivability and have comfortable interiors. In this segment, the Maruti Suzuki Versa has scored particularly well with the lowest cost of spares in the segment. In the Upper Mid-size segment, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno has the segment's lowest prices on a majority of the spares. Lowes tCos tofOwner shi p To be really happy with the car one owns, it should be easy on the pocket to buy and to run-which is why the cost of ownership is so important. And here again, a Maruti Suzuki is a clear winner, as shown by the recent J.D.Power CSI study 2004. It is clear that a Maruti Suzuki delights you even when you run it for years. The 6 highest satisfaction ratings with regard to cost of ownership among all models are all Maruti Suzuki vehicles: Zen, Wagon R, Esteem, Maruti 800, Alto and Omni. They are proud to have the lowest cost of operation / km (among petrol vehicles) - the top 5 models are all Maruti Suzuki models: Maruti 800, Alto, Zen, Omni and Wagon R. Empl oyeeQual i t yMeas ur es Kaizen is based on the concept of making incremental improvements in our products. It incorporates a series of continuous small and simple improvements, which aim at involving employees at all levels.

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The Suggestion Scheme is based on the same principle. Under this scheme, employees are encouraged to make suggestions for improvement in any area of our operation. Over 50,000 suggestions are received from employees every year. Maruti has won the First place in "Excellence in Suggestion Scheme Contest 2003", which is the 6th consecutive award won in as many years. This contest is organized by Indian National Suggestion Schemes Association (INSSAN). Since 1998 Maruti has won this award 10 times. "Quality Circles" are groups of five to eight members from a particular work area who work as a team to identify priorities and solve work related problems in the area. We believe that it is this unwavering commitment to quality that will lead to the further growth of the organization as competition increases. I SO 9001: 2000 At Maruti, our approach to quality is in keeping with the Japanese practice--"build it into the product". Technicians themselves inspect the quality of work. Supervisors educate and instruct technicians to continually improve productivity and quality. The movement of quality indicators is reviewed in weekly meetings by the top management. In 2001, Maruti Udyog Ltd became one of the first automobile companies anywhere in the world to get an ISO 9000:2000 certification. AV Belgium, global auditors for International Organization for Standardisation(ISO), certified Maruti after a four day long audit, covering varied parameters like Customer Focussed organisation, Leadership, Involvement of people, Process approach, System approach to Management, Continual improvement, etc.

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In May 1995, Maruti got ISO 9002 certification. The audit for this covered quality assurance in production, installation, marketing and sales as well as after sales services. We were also one of the first companies in the world to pioneer ISO 9000 certification for our dealers. In October 1993, MUL passed the Conformity Of Production (COP) Audit, which is based on a European Union Directive. This authenticated our quality systems and testing facilities for export to Europe. Their emphasis on total quality has meant that today they are in a position to guide vendors and dealers in establishing and consolidating their individual quality systems....