Å kodaAuto ANNUAL REPORT 2006 - Skoda Auto

From left: Martin Jahn, Harald Ludanek, Horst Mühl, Fred Kappler, Detlef Wittig, Holger Kintscher
The Chairman of the Board’s Department
is responsible for compliance with
customers‘ requirements concerning
product quality. Other tasks in this area
include planning products, actively
communicating with the media and
professional circles, and organising
meetings of senior management teams.
“Commercial Affairs” is responsible for
financial planning, management, and
effective use of financial resources. It is
also tasked with securing information to
meet the needs of the Company’s
management, and to secure timely and
economically advantageous deliveries.
“Production and Logistics” is responsible
for the manufacture of vehicles, genuine
parts and accessories, aggregates and
components thereof, as well as logistical
activities and preparations for production.
“Sales and Marketing” is responsible for
marketing the vehicles, genuine parts, and
accessories produced by the Company.
“Human Resources” is responsible for
providing human resources services,
ensuring that all Company employees are
optimally qualified, satisfied, and
motivated.
“Technical Development“ is responsible
for new product development, styling,
design, tests, caring for vehicles in
production, and constantly improving the
entire range of Škoda brand products. It
bears the same responsibilities in relation
to aggregates manufactured for other
Volkswagen Group brands.
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