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A focus of activities during the 2006/07 fiscal year was the series-production
start of the second generation Cayenne SUV, which got underway very swiftly.
A special effort was required on the part of all involved to successfully master this
challenge. The start-up phase was coordinated by interdisciplinary teams and
successfully implemented in collaboration with suppliers. The process also in-
cluded integrating new technologies, such as Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
(PDCC) and Direct Fuel Injection (DFI), into series production.
Production of the new 911 Turbo Cabriolet also experienced a smooth start.
A number of technical innovations, such as the variable turbine geometry of the
turbocharged engine, had already been introduced with the new 911 Turbo Coupé.
The new lightweight aluminum components now used in the Cabriolet were also
used for the first time in the Coupé.
Preparation for the Panamera
Another important task facing Purchasing during the review year was the selection
of development partners and suppliers for the fourth model series, the Gran Turismo
Panamera. Cooperation with suppliers was further improved to meet Porsche’s
high quality standards. Now that suppliers are included in vehicle development at
a very early stage, their specialist know-how can be put to optimum use.
A further issue to be solved was the choice of a manufacturer for the Panamera
chassis. The VW plant in Hanover won the order. Porsche now has all the skill of the
VW body production specialist departments, including the modern paint-finishing
system, at its disposal for the Panamera. The two companies and the production
experts are already cooperating closely during the development process.
Rising Raw Material Costs
The situation on the raw materials markets remained difficult during the 2006/07
fiscal year. Prices for steel and metals, as well as for energy and oil products,
continued to rise. Sophisticated sourcing strategies and close monitoring of the
markets helped keeping sourcing costs at the prior-year level. Porsche regularly
reviews all options for hedging these risks to ensure a continued optimum response
to rising raw material prices.
The selection of development partners and
suppliers for the production of the Gran Turismo
Panamera was one of the key tasks facing
Purchasing during the 2006/07 fiscal year.
Purchasing