He just said he was sorry for what happened, ... I thought the evidence was overwhelming.
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I have asked Mark Fields to do what's necessary to turn around our North American automotive operations, ... I fully expect the leadership team he has put in place today for the Americas will drive a turnaround and return a critical part of our business to a sustained level of profitability.Bill Ford
Today, we declare the resurgence of Ford. Here is what we will not stand for incremental change, avoiding risk, thinking short-term, blocking innovation, tying our people's hands, defending procedures that don't make sense, and selling what we have instead of what the customer wants. In short, we will not stand for business as usual.
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One of the things I've had the advantage of, growing up and being close to the top management of this company and other companies for most of my life, is seeing how CEOs start to believe in their own infallibility. And that really scares me.
Bill Ford
These cuts are a painful last resort, and I'm deeply mindful of their impact. In the long run we will create far more stable and secure jobs. We all have to change, and we all have to sacrifice, but I believe this is the path to winning.
Bill Ford
Every day is a big test, ... It's not going to be a bed of roses for the next number of quarters. But we are making progress. I feel very good about where we are from a leadership standpoint.
Bill Ford
A crucial point is that Japanese carmakers would still be in good shape even if the Armada and the Sequoia weren't selling, because they have competitive models in every segment. For American automakers, big SUVs are leading the way to closed plants and layoffs. With the Expedition and the Excursion out front, Ford started talking about both things August 16. In the second quarter of 2005, Ford is poised for a pretax loss of 1.21 billion. The challenge we face isn't a traditional economic downturn, ... It's a new, rapidly evolving, brutally competitive global marketplace.
Bill Ford
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