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Honda Promotes American Managers in Push for U.S. Revival

Bloomberg -- Honda Motor Co. (7267) was the first Asian carmaker to build autos in the U.S. and is the most dependent on the market. Now it’s also putting more non-Japanese in key roles.

North American Chief Operating Officer Tetsuo Iwamura becomes executive vice president April 1 and No. 2 to President Takanobu Ito. His new seven-member board will manage activities from product planning to production to sales in North America. Three members will be U.S. natives, the first time Americans held such responsibility, including Erik Berkman to lead regional product development and design.

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Submitted Mar 22, 2012 By: Mudsprings

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N5EXY Champion Author Austin Posts:5,477 Points:1,507,455 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2012 4:48:07 AM Ignore N5EXY Report Abuse Push and pull.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,934 Points:2,342,585 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 23, 2012 12:09:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse There are many good managers available, whatever the nationality. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost, if possible. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:553,980 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2012 7:50:01 PM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse They may be building in america and using american workers but their profits are still building the asian market. If your a real american then believe and live for american products. Yes it's a little more expensive but HAS A LOT OF AMERICAN PRIDE BUILT IN! What ever happened to Walmart selling "Made In America"!!!
us412 Champion Author Arkansas Posts:22,801 Points:2,414,305 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2012 2:58:07 PM Ignore us412 Report Abuse Good managers are made not born.
GRCummins53 Veteran Author Stockton Posts:353 Points:143,030 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2012 2:55:33 PM Ignore GRCummins53 Report Abuse Once an employee is trained in the Honda or Toyota method, it doesn't matter where they are from. The lean manufacturing process is what makes these companies successful.
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jcotaxi Champion Author South Bend Posts:1,750 Points:358,030 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2012 2:42:41 PM Ignore jcotaxi Report Abuse And at the same time American companies are putting foreign born/raised employees in top positions. How's that for a global economy?
Sam195 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:8,075 Points:1,572,150 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2012 2:42:40 PM Ignore Sam195 Report Abuse Now maybe they can do something about their stupid TV commercials.
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nigelb Champion Author Virginia Posts:8,444 Points:1,388,830 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2012 2:15:21 PM Ignore nigelb Report Abuse 4x4lady - bababooet2 said "Please buy US brands only." nigelb said "Nonsense because how do you define a US brand? The big three all import major parts from Mexico and other foreign countries and a lot of the assembly is often done overseas. My Honda was made in Marysville, Ohio by US workers!" YUP, but it's NOT an American company....Honda, toyota, kia etc. If you buy them you are lining that country's pockets American Honda Motor co, Inc IS an American company!!!!!!!!
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duffee01 All-Star Author Mississippi Posts:776 Points:426,515 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2012 2:01:10 PM Ignore duffee01 Report Abuse I'm not going to buy an inferior product if I can avoid it. If it means buying a Honda, Toyota, Nissan or any other "foreign" vehicle then that's what I would do. Listen to what I'm fixing to say: If the supposedly big 3 made superior cars, then the only competion would be among the big 3. But it's just not the case.
4X4Lady Champion Author Wyoming Posts:7,903 Points:474,940 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2012 2:00:02 PM Ignore 4X4Lady Report Abuse bababooet2 said "Please buy US brands only." nigelb said "Nonsense because how do you define a US brand? The big three all import major parts from Mexico and other foreign countries and a lot of the assembly is often done overseas. My Honda was made in Marysville, Ohio by US workers!" YUP, but it's NOT an American company....Honda, toyota, kia etc. If you buy them you are lining that country's pockets
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