Alliance Formation
In what city was the Renault-Nissan alliance agreement signed?
Tokyo
What was one of Renault-Nissan's objectives related to product and service quality?
Be among the top three carmakers in the market.
What language was adopted for meetings as part of Nissan's revival plan?
English
What type of car parts did Renault and Nissan share to maintain brand identity?
Platforms and parts
How much of Mitsubishi's shares did Renault-Nissan acquire in 2016?
2017
Who was the CEO of Renault when the alliance was formed?
Louis Schweitzer
Name a technological goal of the Renault-Nissan alliance.
Be among the top three carmakers in terms of technology.
What organizational method did Nissan use to address issues in purchasing and engineering?
Cross-functional teams
What type of vehicles were included in the CMF-A category?
Small vehicles
How much of Mitsubishi's shares did Renault-Nissan acquire in 2016?
34%
What year was the Renault-Nissan alliance officially signed?
1999
What was Nissan's primary goal in the alliance?
To reduce debt and save the company.
How many positions were reduced as part of Nissan’s revival plan?
Up to 21,000 positions
Which category in the CMF plan was for SUVs and crossovers?
CMF-C/D
What was Mitsubishi’s role before fully joining the alliance?
Producing cars for Nissan
What financial amount did Renault provide to Nissan as part of the alliance?
$5 billion
What did Renault hope to achieve from the alliance?
Global expansion and recognition
What was the manufacturing resources utilization rate after the revival plan?
82%
What was a key reason the Renault-Nissan alliance succeeded compared to other alliances?
Trust and mutual respect
Why was the Mitsubishi partnership considered a joint venture?
It allowed shared responsibilities while maintaining individual brands.
What percentage of Nissan did Renault acquire in the alliance?
36.8%
What was the cultural agreement between Renault and Nissan regarding their partnership?
Both companies would respect each other's identity and culture.
What does RNPO stand for?
Renault-Nissan Purchasing Organization
What was the main reason for the failure of the Mercedes-Benz and Chrysler alliance?
Communication and cultural differences
What was the main reason Renault-Nissan added Mitsubishi to the alliance?
To expand production and market reach.