Dennis Pawley

General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), one of the world's largest automakers, was founded in 1908, and today manufactures cars and trucks in 34 countries. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 244,500 people in every major region of the world, and sells and services vehicles in some 140 countries. The company brands are Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM's largest national market is the United States, followed by China, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Canada, Russia and Germany. GM's OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. GM is the majority shareholder in GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co. of South Korea, and has product, power train and purchasing collaborations with Suzuki Motor Corp. and Isuzu Motors Ltd. of Japan. GM also has advanced technology collaborations with Chrysler LLC, Daimler AG, BMW AG and Toyota Motor Corp. and vehicle manufacturing ventures with several automakers around the world, including Toyota, Suzuki, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. of China, AVTOVAZ of Russia and Renault SA of France. Genuine GM Parts and accessories are sold under the GM, GM Performance Parts, GM Good wrench and ACDelco brands through GM Service and Parts Operations, which supplies GM dealerships and distributors worldwide. GM engines and transmissions are marketed through GM Power train.

United Technologies Corp. engages in the provision of products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide. It operates through the following business segments: Otis; Carrier; Pratt and Whitney; and Collins Aerospace Systems. The Otis segment designs, manufactures, sells, and installs elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and service. The Carrier segment provides heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration solutions. The Pratt and Whitney segment includes aircraft engines for the commercial, military, business jet, and general aviation markets. The Collins Aerospace Systems segment offers technologically advanced aerospace products and aftermarket service solutions for aircraft manufacturers, airlines, regional, business and general aviation markets, military, space and undersea operations. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Farmington, CT.

Oxford Automotive, Inc. was a Tier 1 supplier of specialized metal-formed systems, modules, assemblies, components and related services for the automotive industry. Its primary products were structural modules and systems, exposed closure panels, suspension systems and vehicle opening systems, many of which are critical to the structural integrity and design of the vehicle. The company was acquired by Wagon Plc on 7th April 2006. It was headquarters in Troy, MI.

Guide Corp. manufactures and markets automotive lighting systems. The firm's products include turn signals, head and license plate lamps. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Pendleton, IN.

DaimlerChrysler Co. LLC manufactures passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. The company commercial vehicle brands include Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star, Setra and Mitsubishi Fuso. It also offers financial and other automotive services through DaimlerChrysler financial services. The company was founded in November, 1998 and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI.

Mazda Motor of America, Inc. sells and leases vehicles which include cars, trucks, minivans and SUVs through its dealers in the US. It offers sales and marketing, customer parts and service operations and research & development in the US. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

The Michigan Science Center is a nonprofit organization located in Detroit, MI. The center offers a variety of interactive exhibits and experiences that aim to put visitors at the center of science. These include live stage shows, an IMAX® Dome, a 4D theater, a planetarium, and a special exhibit hall spanning over 8,700 square feet.

Lean Learning Center, Inc. provides lean curriculum and consulting services. Its on-site assessment and consulting services are provided for adult-learning designed center and custom curriculum developed through an instructional design studio, which bring lean understanding in various ways to executives, managers, supervisors, change agents and front-line employees. The company was founded by Dennis Pawley, Jamie Flinchbaugh and Andy Carlino in 2000 and is headquartered in Troy, MI.