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Old 26th June 2018, 13:30   #120
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Originally Posted by mss View Post
Lean, efficiency and transformation of operating model. The keywords of today's business consultants.

You have to admit that a shed in Otley with five people fits all three principles.
Can't wait to see this "shed".
Must be made by the same company that built the Tardis for Dr Who.

Watching the lorries try to get down Whitley Croft Rise might be a laugh too.

Wonder if the whole range of cars are going to be fully built in house "Shed" ? or just assembled?

For those who have never seen one, this might be interesting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgcGtlJ6R1w

One press would do all but would need LOTS of tooling. Some tooling weighs in at about 20 tons. EACH !

Or do it the old way by hand. Good luck with finding 4 people who can do that this day and age. Even most modern sheetmetal workers have never even seen a wheeling machine. Never mind know how to use one.....

But say that is all possible.
You also need to think about aftermarket.
Vehicle Sales Dealerships
Trained Technicians to work on them
Spare Parts departments
Parts Distribution network
Warranty
Parts Catalogues
Workshop Manuals.

Etc etc ......
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