Tokyo, Aug 30, 2013 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces organizational changes to take effect on
September 1 as outlined below.
Product Planning Group
The EQ Planning & Development Division and the Value Analysis Development Division will be reorganized into the Product Cost Planning Division.
Current
Product Planning Group
EQ Planning & Development Division
Division not belonging to a group (R&D Area)
Value Analysis Development Division
New
Product Planning Group
Product Cost Planning Division (reorganized)
Purpose:
In order to advance the Toyota New Global Architecture-Toyota's new development framework for building ever-better cars-cost planning-related organizations will be reorganized so that cost planning can be implemented earlier in the vehicle development stage.
After the above changes, the number of TMC divisions will change to 231 from the current 232.
About Toyota
Supported by people around the world, Toyota Motor Corporation (TSE: 7203; NYSE: TM), has endeavored since its establishment in 1937 to serve society by creating better products. As of the end of March 2012, Toyota conducts its business worldwide with 50 overseas manufacturing companies in 27 countries and regions. Toyota's vehicles are sold in more than 160 countries and regions. For more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com.
Source: Toyota
Contact:
Toyota Motor Corporation
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