Focus on short term hurt U.S. carmakers
Business Forum: Focus on short term hurt U.S. carmakers:
Let's hope Ford means it when they say they are going to focus on the long-term, ala Toyota.
“In the 1980s, GM adopted lean production halfheartedly, even after it became clear that total quality management produced more reliable cars than Detroit's mass production model.”
To me, this was the most encouraging statement in the message delivered today by Bill Ford. It’s realistic and prudent to underscore that becoming a sustainably profitable company can only happen with a long term plan that focuses on customers.
Like Mark – I’m hopeful that the organization will make good on Bill’s promise.