| 3DAYCAR | This project is closed |
| The Three-Day Car Programme |
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Context The motor industry has pioneered the development of manufacturing practices that have had a dramatic effect of the cost and quality of its products. These practices are know generically as Lean Manufacturing. The principles have now yet been applied to the downstream operations of vehicle distribution and servicing which are characterised by very large stock holdings, excessive transport costs and an inability to supply products that exactly match the customers specification. Lean Distribution could have a major effect on the competitiveness of the whole supply chain. Aims To identify the product technology, production, marketing and distribution methods that will be needed to meet the three day goal. To examine the impact of three day production methods on activities both upstream and downstream of the vehicle assembler. To consider the new technologies, roles and competencies required at all points of the supply chain in particular the need for late configuration . To identify the scope for new entrants into a re-configured supply and distribution chain To examine the overall environmental and resource impact of a large scale move to 3 day cars. Method The project will deliver a coherent and consistent framework within which a feasible 3 day car can be built without compromising customer acceptability. It will also develop a documented set of tools and techniques to achieve the three day goal, supported by system, environmental and costing methods to quantify the impact of the new processes. Benefits The participating organisations will be helped to shape their future business plans in terms of activities, capital investment and human resources in response to the new industry structures that will emerge. UK leadership in shaping the new car supply chain will make UK production more attractive and provide UK suppliers of parts and service with an enhanced competitive position. Customers will benefit from the new levels of responsiveness of the chain and its ability to deliver precisely to their requirements. Participants The International Car Distribution Programme Bath University University of Wales, Cardiff Nissan Motor UK Peugeot Talbot UK Ford Motor Company Vauxhaul Motors Inchcape Wallenius Lines TRW Steering Systems Axial Holdings Albion Pressed Metal Lotus Goldman Sachs International BEA Systems |
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