DRB-Hicom to cut Proton’s costs, review Lotus

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Now that DRB-Hicom is in control of Proton, what’s in store for the national carmaker? A report by Business Times details the changes that will happen in terms of cost cutting and efficiency, trimming “excess fat” currently carried by Proton. The reporter quoted unnamed “sources close to the deal”.

For starters, no large scale staff retrenchment is expected, although some changes in the top management are predicted to happen. DRB-HICOM wants to turn Proton into a serious regional player within three years, before becoming a global player two years from that point. The conglomerate will also strengthen Proton’s vendor and dealer network, while improving staff skills by leveraging on its International College of Automotive (ICAM) in Pahang.

“There will be zero lay-off as the immediate focus is on the low-hanging fruits at Proton. The group will trim any excess fat in product planning, consultancy contracts and third-party service providers, among others,” their sources said.

An example is the storage of Proton cars at a third-party site in Sijangkang, Selangor. “The group does not think it is necessary to farm out this logistic service as Proton cars can be distributed to dealers and branches efficiently by using a good IT infrastructure. A lot of money can be saved from this,” they added.

When it comes to costs, Lotus is sure to crop up. Now that DRB-Hicom is in control, what is in store for Proton’s sports car subsidiary? The British brand is currently in a cost consumingrevamp from niche specialist sports car maker to a Porsche challenging brand, led by CEO Dany Bahar, who is fresh from signing a four-year contract last month.

“If Lotus continues to ride on Proton, it will be cancerous, it will be like a parasite. Hence, it requires a review so that it can stand alone and be successful, perhaps like what Audi is to its parent Volkswagen AG,” BT’s sources said, adding that the review will focus on Lotus’ involvement in motorsports sponsorships, especially in F1.

If this report is accurate, there is sure to be plenty of boardroom battles in Proton, in the near future.

莲花应该会中衰

鸟不生蛋

听朋友讲，阿吉　好像不懂这宗交易。

全部由　马‘Ｒ　那条老的　“脚仔”　安排。

ivan6003

听朋友讲，阿吉　好像不懂这宗交易。

全部由　马来人的那条老的“脚仔”安排。
鸟不生蛋 发表于 18-1-2012 08:30 PM

   老不死的马

鸟不生蛋

回复 3# ivan6003

全身死完了，只是嘴吧没有死那位。

ivan6003

回复  ivan6003

全身死完了，只是嘴吧没有死那位。
鸟不生蛋 发表于 18-1-2012 08:32 PM

   阿吉不是很没有面子，堂堂首相那么大件事居然不知道，最好狗咬狗

鸟不生蛋

回复 5# ivan6003

听讲阿吉的部队里，除了黑面的，还有少壮派。

大选，可能还要等一段日子。

朋党现在有的　lap　就　lap　.阿吉算老几？ 　马‘Ｒ还老当益壮。

ivan6003

回复  ivan6003

听讲阿吉的部队里，除了黑面的，还有少壮派。  

大选，可能还要等一段日子。:lo ...
鸟不生蛋 发表于 18-1-2012 08:41 PM

   看来里面也是很黑暗一下
   你是谁你了解那么多的？

鸟不生蛋

回复 7# ivan6003

我也是希望　他们　吃草，好过我们　吃草　的人。

ivan6003

回复  ivan6003

我也是希望　他们　吃草，好过我们　吃草　的人。
鸟不生蛋 发表于 18-1-2012 08:46 PM

   钱就酱紫给他们转过来转过去然后袋袋平安

hyundai89

快点给GM进来

鸟不生蛋

回复 9# ivan6003

一个连　牛事　酱小case都搞不定的　优柔寡断　首相。还能成何大事？？

ivan6003

回复  ivan6003

一个连　牛事　酱小case都搞不定的　优柔寡断　首相。还能成何大事？？ :s ...
鸟不生蛋 发表于 18-1-2012 08:57 PM

   你不要酱紫讲人家，人家只是爱护下属

鸟不生蛋

回复 10# hyundai89

自己人（友族）买都可能影响到　所谓的國产车　地位。

外国人　那有　可能？？

ivan6003

快点给GM进来
hyundai89 发表于 18-1-2012 08:53 PM

   gm进来会看到比较多车款吗

小托雷斯

或许。。。

v8888

老马真的是 。。。。不死之谜

pcteck19

聽說收購是有個協議的

就是頭2年hicom不准插手Proton的管理和策略，所以這2年裡，lotus的飯碗還是保住的

4561336

现在 Hicom 已经有 Proton 超过 50% 股份了 ..... Hicom也会把 Proton 在 Bursa 除名 (下市)

coffeee

说不定 proton 将会有很好的前景
-A report by Business Times details the changes that will happen in terms of cost cutting and efficiency, trimming “excess fat” currently carried by Proton

-RB-HICOM wants to turn Proton into a serious regional player within three years, before becoming a global player two years from that point. The conglomerate will also strengthen Proton’s vendor and dealer network, while improving staff skills by leveraging on its International College of Automotive (ICAM) in Pahang.


-“If Lotus continues to ride on Proton, it will be cancerous, it will be like a parasite. Hence, it requires a review so that it can stand alone and be successful, perhaps like what Audi is to its parent Volkswagen AG,” BT’s sources said

4561336

说不定 proton 将会有很好的前景
-A report by Business Times details the changes that will happen in  ...
coffeee 发表于 19-1-2012 12:15 AM

想不到你还那么关心proton

现在 Hicom 钱大把 .... 可是又要帮 proton cut cost (希望不是 cut 车的 quality和安全配备)