Anna Kochan
Abstract
Reviews new automotive assembly plants in Europe. Outlines the lean production techniques Daimler‐Benz is using for the new Mercedes A‐Class. Describes the flexible NedCar facility which makes Volvos and Mitsubishis on the same production line. Explains the benefits Skoda has obtained by integrating suppliers into its new assembly facility for the Octavia.
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Reviews new automotive assembly plants in Europe. Outlines the lean production techniques Daimler‐Benz is using for the new Mercedes A‐Class. Describes the flexible NedCar facility which makes Volvos and Mitsubishis on the same production line. Explains the benefits Skoda has obtained by integrating suppliers into its new assembly facility for the Octavia.
Key concepts: Automotive industry, Manufacturing engineering, Lean manufacturing, Assembly line, Production (economics), Engineering, Production line, Mechanical engineering