Business Case
NAFTA created need for global competitiveness
Non-competitive costs, quality > no new business
Major restructuring weakened capabilities; C.S. crisis

Actions
Implemented model line in Mexican transmission plant

Results

Before (1/05) 78.1 % 15.7k PPM $117.5%

Metric On-time delivery Quality Budget Attainment

After (5/05) 84.4 % 13.8k PPM (+12%) $92.6% (under budget)

Summary
Implemented a total system to manage four component plants and one assembly plant
Active "learn by doing" to upgrade capabilities