{"id":1118,"date":"2016-08-08T17:49:02","date_gmt":"2016-08-09T00:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.songdoibdcitytalk.com\/blog\/?p=1118"},"modified":"2016-09-08T17:51:38","modified_gmt":"2016-09-09T00:51:38","slug":"everything-korea-august-8-hyundai-kia-early-years-plus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.songdoibdcitytalk.com\/blog\/everything-korea-august-8-hyundai-kia-early-years-plus\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything Korea August 8 Hyundai and Kia&#8211; The early years, Plus Some"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Everything Korea August 8 Hyundai Kia, The early years, Plus some\" width=\"530\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OlsHH-hAvR8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>After a week of travel supporting clients, some new and some longtime, I am reminded how needs vary. \u00a0In many cases its sharing lessons learned and resources I\u2019ve developed.<\/p>\n<p>One that comes to mind is my 2012, Hyundai and Kia Motors: The Early Years and Product Development. Beyond a comprehensive look of the rise of one of the world\u2019s top carmakers as the brands entered the market, it provides some great insights into Korea\u2019s economic growth. This model at first produced products for their domestic needs then for export outside Korea.<\/p>\n<p>In particular, Korea to enter many new markets looked to Japan and the West for a transfer of technology and explicit knowledge, such as blueprints, technical specifications, production manuals, and training of engineers and production teams.<\/p>\n<p>Over time Korean companies developed their own in-house integrated technology research, development, and design not to mention the economies of scale needed for the Korean automaker to compete globally with industry heavyweights such as Sony and Panasonic in electronics and Toyota, Ford, GM, and VW in auto-production.<\/p>\n<p>To Dig Deeper<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a link to Hyundai and Kia Motors: The Early Years and Product Development<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scribd.com\/document\/283275859\/Hyundai-and-Kia-Motors-The-Early-Years-and-Product-Development\">https:\/\/www.scribd.com\/document\/283275859\/Hyundai-and-Kia-Motors-The-Early-Years-and-Product-Development<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As Always\u2026.<\/p>\n<p>Have a Korea-facing situation that needs addressing? \u00a0Need some insights into Korea-facing challenges? \u00a0In many cases, we can provide solutions and workarounds. \u00a0My personal assistant Stacey at stacey@koreabcw.com can coordinate a time for us to chat by phone, meet or handle by email.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a week of travel supporting clients, some new and some longtime, I am reminded how needs vary. \u00a0In many cases its sharing lessons learned and resources I\u2019ve developed. 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