Introduction to Automotive Information Platform

Introduction to Automotive Information Platform

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Benefits of MarkLines

Introduction

MarkLines' Automotive Information Platform combinesResearch Tools and Marketing Tools based on our propriety web-based platform. MarkLines enables companies involved in the automotive industry not only to develop their business strategies, but also supports new global opportunities, which until now have been limited by keiretsu or geographic constraints.

Advantages of MarkLines' Automotive Information Platform

・ We are the #1 source for coverage in English on Japanese automotive-industry companies.
・ With our flat-fee pricing you never have to buy anything extra--ever.
・ Our user-friendly template platform enables you to register parts data as easily as filling out a form.
・ Our service is available to everyone within your company. (based on per-country membership subscriptions).

Marketing Tools and Information-Gathering Tools

Research Tools

We provide a wide-range of information focused on the automobile and automotive components industry, including information from the standpoint of the business environment faced by suppliers. Our current clients are finding this information to be essential for global business development. Also, as this information is in digital format, you can freely edit any part of it for internal use. Except for "Auto Industries Analysis Report", information is updated as necessary. You can keep up with the latest information and find specific facts, much more quickly than by using print media.

1. Supplier Database with Approximately Thirty Eight Thousand Companies

Our Supplier Database includes approximately thirty Eight thousand auto parts manufacturers, worldwide, including those in newly emerging markets. Approximately Eight thousand suppliers are covered in the much focused-on market of the People's Republic of China.

The database can be searched by part name, location and name of the supplier, among many other fields. The company's URL is also available so you can directly access the supplier's homepage. Parts processing manufacturers can be also searched by processing method such as stamping and machining. The database can be searched not only by parts name, but also by systematically classified parts category.
Click here for parts categories over 900.

2. Global Top 500 Suppliers

These reports cover tier1 and suppliers who are rapidly moving in light of the wave of modularization and alliance building among automakers. The supplier coverage by region/country are, about 160 for Japanese, 80 for US, 130 for European, 50 for Chinese, and 50 for Korea.

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	Outline
	Business policy and outlook
	Scope of products
	Customers of main products
	Group organization and main production bases
	Sales performance (profit and loss, etc.) by region and division
	Alliances
	Countermeasures to environment
	Recent trends and News release summary
	Financial information
		・Profit and loss ・Balance sheet ・Cash flow ・Main key indicators （ROE, ROA, inventory turnover, etc.）

3. Market Report by Component

Reports covering delivery of major components, overseas operations and collaboration relationships of leading suppliers, and so on will be released immediately as they become available.

4. Auto Industry Analysis Report

These Reports, backed by facts and data, cover topics in terms of Auto Manufacturers, Regional Trend and Parts/Technology/Environment/Safety. We offer eight to ten reports a month and one hundred reports a year.
At least one report on Chinese market is provided each month.

5. Vehicle Production/Sales

We provide production figures by country and by make for 42 countries and sales figures by country and by make for 43 countries. Reports are also available by country and by model for each make.This data can be freely edited using Excel.

Production	Sales
1.Country/By make/By model (Sample) 2.Make/By country	1.Country/By make/By model

6. OEM Locator

We provide maps and lists of major automobile assembly plants by country or by regional area. The maps indicate locations of each site, and the lists cover basic information on each plant such as contact address, production data (including models, capacity and results), and so on.

Region	Countries
Asia & Oceania	Japan, Korea, China, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Pakistan, Taiwan, Australia
Europe	Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain&Portugal,The Netherlands&Belgium, North Europe, Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, Turkey
The Americas	U.S.A.&Canada, Mexico, South America

7. Environmental Regulations

Environmental regulations of major countries on exhausts, fuel economy and noise are updated.

8. UN/ECE, FMVSS Updates

The latest trends and amendments on harmonization of vehicle standards at UN with the information provided by JASIC (Japan Automobile Standards Internationalization Center) are monthly updated.
In addition, the outline for UN/ECE Regulations and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) are available.

9. Opt-In Mail Receiving (Key use by Buyers, Engineers, and Designers)

"Opt-in Mail" is MarkLines' own unique service that enables messages regarding subjects of mutual interests in specific categories of the automotive parts sector to be received among MarkLines' fellow members.
Buyers, Engineers, Designers, and others obtain the ability to receive information that is customized to suit their own specific component information needs. And always, the messages you receive come only from our members, who share common interests in the automotive and supplier industry.

10. Automotive News Headline

Daily Automotive News from Japan
Articles of the Daily Automotive News on vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers are summarized and updated daily. You can check on the headlines on our top page. Please click a headline you are interested in to get the details.

Supplier Trend
News on major global suppliers is updated daily.

Marketing Tools for Customers and Vendors

In the first decade of the 21^st century, we believe that the market will enthusiastically welcome companies which are dynamic in their pursuit of global business opportunities. These are companies that aggressively move beyond their current business affiliations and customer base. The trends in modularization and systemization of parts procurement will accelerate the flow of new relationships between suppliers and new business transactions. In line with this, a liberalized business environment is the optimal environment for suppliers to realize fully the advantages of the internet. Through our past experience, we recognize that the Internet, in and of itself, is not almighty. However, on the basis of knowing what the Internet can and can not do, we do believe that there are tremendous possibilities for the industry. We believe the key concepts for competitiveness in the new era are superior access to information, highly sensitive marketing and procurement capabilities, in addition to universal manufacturing and product development technology.

1.Product Spotlight

The Product Spotlight allows your company to appeal products, via the Internet, to potential customers worldwide. The search engine for these customers enables your company to get a far greater number of hits and inquiries from customers than if you relied on your company's stand alone homepage. We also provide the ability to send customized marketing messages to targeted customers, through Opt-In Mail distribution. Updating product descriptions can also easily be done, even by systems novices.

Descriptions of parts and aim of development, as well as recommended models can also be presented. Presentation items can freely be added or deleted.

2. Opt-in Mail (Sending)

This service allows you to send e-mail to specifically targeted, potential customers such as marketing and purchasing staff, designers, engineers, etc. You can describe new products, technological updates and/or company news.
In addition, you can advise a selected audience about modifications or enhancements to any of your products displayed on our Product Spotlight. In other words, our Opt-in-Mail service adds extra impact by letting you actively promote your product presentations so that they go to work for you, whereby your promotion will be even more effective.

What is Opt-in Mail?
Opt-in Mail is mail which is pre-authorized by the intended recipient. It is rapidly replacing banner advertisement as the main form of advertising on websites targeting consumers. As an example, some staffs of a car manufacturer's engine design group may want to receive e-mail information on new products of specific, component group of engine. Automaker and large-scale parts manufacturer staff can individually register in their specific area of interest. Relevant information will only be delivered to members who have signed up for it. This two-way communication allows you to enjoy e-mail responses and inquiries from your customers.
Click here for Opt-in Mail categories.

Important Reminder: To make sure that your Opt-in-Mail set up is programmed correctly and being sent to the appropriate categories and end-receivers, we at MarkLines may feel the need to verify with you and make changes, before the messages are sent.

Customer Support, Browser Requirements, Membership Application, etc.

1. Support System

Please feel free to Contact Customer Support Center or sales representative.

Telephone	+81-3-5114-8717 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (J.S.T) Mon. to Fri. *excluding Japanese national holidays.
Fax	+81-3-5114-8715
E-mail	support@marklines.com

2. Systems Requirements

You will need to have the following in order to utilize MarkLines' Automotive Information Platform.

Browser version	Windows	・Internet Explorer 4.x or later ・Netscape Navigator 4.5 to 6.0
	Mac	・Internet Explorer 4.5 or later
Browser set up	Please set your browser to accept cookies. A cookie is a small text-file which is stored on your computer's hard drive and is used to record your member ID and other certificate information.
Computer	A personal computer that can operate in the environment described above.
Anti-Virus Application Setup	You may need to disable a personal firewall or choose a setup which allow all traffic in order to upload presentation information and forum messages.

3. Security

Please refer to the following pages for details on security.

Security

4. Period, Fee, and Payment for Services

Service Period	When you apply in the Nth month, the service period is until the end of the N+12 month. After the above date, the contract is automatically renewed for another 12 months, unless you inform us at least 3 months prior to the termination date that you do not wish to renew the contract. Only corporations are eligible to sign-up for this service.
Payment	Payment should be made or bank transfer or company check in a lump sum for the service period at the time the contract is made or renewed.
Service Fee	Please refer to the following chart.

5. How to apply

Please refer to the following page.

Filling out of the application form

6. Service Fee

Monthly Service Fee for Annual Subscription

Effective on and after May 19, 2008

		Number of Users
		More than 20	Up to 20	Up to 10	Up to 6	Up to 4	Up to 2
Number of Opt-in mails to be distributed		10,000 mails
Number of parts to be exhibited		Unlimited

Country	Currency
Australia	Australian $	1,150	980	810	690	580	460
Austria	Euro	840	710	590	500	420	330
Belgium	Euro	840	710	590	500	420	330
Brazil	Real	2,200	1,870	1,540	1,320	1,100	880
Canada	Canadian $	1,200	1,020	840	720	600	480
China	RMB	5,000	4,250	3,500	3,000	2,500	2,000
Czech	Kc	18,000	15,300	12,600	10,800	9,000	7,200
France	Euro	840	710	590	500	420	330
Germany	Euro	840	710	590	500	420	330
Hungary	Forint	150,000	127,500	105,000	90,000	75,000	59,900
India	Rupee	30,000	25,500	21,000	18,000	15,000	12,000
Indonesia	Indonesia Rupia	6,000,000	5,100,000	4,200,000	3,600,000	3,000,000	2,400,000
Italy	Euro	840	710	590	500	420	330
Japan	Yen	100,000	85,000	70,000	60,000	50,000	40,000
Korea	Won	770,000	650,000	540,000	460,000	380,000	300,000
Malaysia	Ringit	2,800	2,380	1,960	1,680	1,400	1,100
Mexico	Peso	7,000	5,950	4,900	4,200	3,500	2,800
Netherlands	Euro	840	710	590	500	420	330
Norway	Kroner	6,400	5,440	4,480	3,840	3,200	2,240
Philippines	Peso	35,000	29,750	24,500	21,000	17,500	14,000
Poland	Zloty	2,100	1,790	1,470	1,260	1,050	840
Portugal	Euro	840	710	590	500	420	330
Singapore	Singapore$	1,440	1,220	1,000	860	720	570
South Africa	Rand	8,000	6,800	5,600	4,800	4,000	3,200
Spain	Euro	840	710	590	500	420	330
Sweden	Krona	8,000	6,800	5,600	4,800	4,000	3,200
Taiwan	NT$	27,000	22,950	18,900	16,200	13,500	10,800
Thailand	Baht	30,000	25,500	21,000	18,000	15,000	12,000
Turkey	TRY	1,100	935	770	660	550	440
UK	Pound	520	440	360	310	260	210
USA	US$	900	760	630	540	450	350
Vietnam	Don	8,500,000	7,225,000	5,950,000	5,100,000	4,250,000	3,390,000

Country	Currency	More than 20	Up to 20	Up to 10	Up to 6	Up to 4	Up to 2
Country	Currency	Number of Users


NOTE:
1.	We distribute opt-in mails at 50 yen/email after the total number of distributed Opt-in mails exceeds 10,000 per year.
2.	The contract period is 12 months.
3.	The fees quoted above are applied to each legal entity. Any affiliated companies, subsidiary companies, foreign branches, or foreign representative offices of the subscriber company must sign up separately. Each independent business unit such as an in-house company can sign up separately. However, if you wish to make a global contract, we will provide you with the cost estimate separately.
4.	Prices may be subject to change without prior notice.


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