Work Organisation and Innovation - Case Study: Volkswagen Poznań, Poland

Abstract

[Excerpt] Volkswagen Poznań Sp. z o. o. (VWP) 1 was established in 1993. 2 It is part of the Volkswagen AG Corporation and is owned entirely by Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge (VW Utility Cars). VWP is a manufacturer of passenger cars. Currently, the company manufactures two types of utility cars: the Caddy, which constitutes the basis of production, and the T5 Transporter. The main target group for the products manufactured by the Poznań-based branch of Volkswagen are business clients, who use the utility cars for the transport of lighter goods. About 94% of manufactured vehicles are exported as part of the intra-Community supply of goods, as well as to third countries.