It’s your OM in the News roundup! Follow the links to recent posts from our faculty contributors, including thoughtful questions for class discussion.
The focus this time is cars, and the companies who make them. Some factories are adding capacity, while others are struggling with output.
Tesla Needs to Build Fast and Furious
Tesla is in the enviable position of having strong demand for its Model 3. The problem: production bottlenecks have been a real drag. Will Tesla find ways to amp up the volume? Read more…
Toyota, Mazda, and Made in America
Toyota and Mazda are ‘bama bound. The two companies are partnering on a $1.6 billion plant in Huntsville, set to open in 2021. Toyota will build Corollas, betting that demand for sedans will pick up by then. Read more…
Fiat Chrysler and the $1 Billion Upgrade
A plant in Warren, Michigan is the latest beneficiary of Fiat Chrysler’s US restructuring. After the plant’s billion dollar make-over, they’ll produce 2 new Jeeps, and the new Ram Heavy Duty trucks. Read more…