Porsche 2010 Annual Report Download - page 95

The main risks relating to cooperation con-
cern changes desired by a cooperation partner, for
example to a platform and/ or parts. As a result,
achieving the planned development and production
goals (and therefore the start of production) may
involve delays, and additional expenses. Production at
different locations (as, for example, in the case of the
Cayenne, which is produced in Leipzig and Bratislava)
may cause interface problems, particularly in the later
production phase, which can result in interruption to
production. Where the cooperation partner procures
parts for prototypes and series production, this can
also present a risk as it creates a dependency that
cannot be countered by direct influence, in particular
on the cooperation partner’s suppliers. To promote
cooperation and avoid risks of this kind, Porsche and
its partner are equally represented in the organization
for cooperation projects. The ultimate decision-
making body, with representatives of both companies,
has sole responsibility for key topics and issues such
as project strategy, key figures, technology, quality,
deadlines, finances and model updates, and meets
several times a year.
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