The Ford Production System
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This case study was compiled from published sources, and is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion. It is not intended to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. Nor is it a primary information source.
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Case Details: |
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| Case Code |
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OPER040 |
For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 400;
For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 400 + Rs. 25 for Shipping & Handling ChargesThemesOperational
Restructuring |
| Case Length |
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15 Pages |
| Period |
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1991 - 2004 |
| Organization |
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Ford Motor
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| Pub Date |
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2004 |
| Teaching Note |
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Not Available |
| Countries
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USA |
| Industry |
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Automobile |
Abstract:
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Ford has pioneered several innovative automobile manufacturing techniques since
its inception. In the mid 1990s, Ford restructured its manufacturing operations
in its efforts to induce more flexibility and enhance the efficiency of its
automobile production systems. The restructuring effort was known as Ford
Production System (FPS). The case discusses the keys elements of FPS and how it
was implemented by Ford. The case also discusses how Ford implemented the
principles of lean manufacturing through FPS at its manufacturing operations.
Finally, the case discusses the benefits reaped by the company after the
implementation of FPS.
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Issues:
» Lean Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing Practices, Just- in-Time Production
Contents:
Keywords:
Lean Manufacturing, Ford Production System, Flexible Assembly
System, Advanced Manufacturing Practices, Environmental Management, Just in Time
Production, Synchronized Material Flow, Inline Vehicle Sequencing, Plant
Layouts, Total Productive Maintenance
The Ford Production System
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