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Our Diff Case series continues with a helpful guide to maintaining the component and enhancing vehicle handling as a result. Find out more… #offroading #manufacturing #expertise #diffcase

In this week's #automotive top stories: Mexico's automotive market posted its strongest month since 2018 in June, and Fictiv opened a new custom manufacturing facility in Nuevo Leon. This and more in your weekly roundup! #MexicoBusinessNews #MexicoBusiness #WeeklyRoundups

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Auto manufacturing is a complex process that relies on a variety of raw materials. Each material plays a crucial role in creating vehicles that are safe, efficient, and innovative. Here’s a look at the essential raw materials used in the automotive industry

Toyota Motor Corporation pioneered the revolutionary Just-in-time (JIT) production method. Simply put, JIT reduces the time taken to complete a production cycle. This game-changing approach has transformed industries by aligning production with demand, enhancing productivity, and drastically reducing excess inventory. And for the 14 million workers, the industry employs globally, this means: ▶ A renewed focus on tasks that add value, leading to a more efficient workflow ▶ More opportunities for cross-training and multi-skilling, allowing workers to develop a broader range of skills ⏩ Take a peek into Toyota's current manufacturing process by tapping the link below. #GBLinAuto #carmanufacturingindustry #automotive #manufacturing https://lnkd.in/gNy9PyAg

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Automotive Industry Is Entering a New Golden Era of Innovation

Looks like a certain aircraft manufacturer is in big trouble. These kinds of issues and oversights come from the top and similarly need to be addressed from the top. The leadership thankfully have a great case study that they can refer to from just over 70 years ago... Story time: In the 1950s, Toyota was in serious trouble. The company was struggling with inefficiencies, high costs, and fierce competition from larger, more established automakers. However, rather than accepting defeat, Toyota's leadership embarked on a mission to transform their manufacturing processes. One critical realization was that traditional mass production methods, inspired by American manufacturing, led to excess inventory, high costs, and inflexibility in responding to customer demand. Toyota recognized the need for a more efficient system that focused on eliminating waste, empowering employees, and continuously improving processes. This led to the development of the Toyota Production System, which emphasized principles such as Just-in-Time production, where parts are delivered to the assembly line precisely when they are needed, and Jidoka, which incorporates automation with a human touch to stop production immediately when a defect is detected. Crucially, Toyota encouraged all employees to participate in identifying problems and implementing solutions through a concept known as "Kaizen," or continuous improvement. This empowered workers to suggest improvements in their own work areas, leading to a culture of innovation and efficiency. The results were transformative. Toyota thrived, becoming one of the world's leading automakers known for its high-quality, efficient production processes. The principles have since been adopted by companies worldwide, across various industries, demonstrating the power of recognizing and addressing internal issues through systematic improvement processes and collaboration. Does your company have a process for reviewing the way its run and ensuring that it is improving continuously? If so, who leads it?

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David Zeff ✌️ asked me to educate folks about what William Edwards Deming did for Japan. Deming invented Total Quality Management, which is essentially continuous improvement. He saved the Japanese auto industry and is why Toyotas are bulletproof . I learned about him in college and his ideas inspire my "Closed Loop" process which is continuous improvement of a calling campaign. Here's Google Search AI summary: W. Edwards Deming, an American production expert, helped Japan recover after World War II by teaching the Japanese about quality control and Total Quality Management (TQM). Deming's advice included: Incorporating quality control into manufacturing processes Improving product design to improve service Increasing the quality of products Improving product testing in the workplace and in research centers Increasing sales through global markets Listening to ideas from production workers Pushing authority to lower levels of a company