Learning from the Japanese: a lesson for American managers (doors off line sub assembly)
by I. Otis
International Journal of Vehicle Design (IJVD), Vol. 9, No. 3, 1988

Abstract: Two study teams from Chrysler Motors visited eleven Japanese automotive plants with a number of goals in mind. The overriding question, however, was 'What tools could be adopted or adapted from those in use in Japan today?' One of the main techniques that attracted the attention of the study teams was the removal of vehicle doors. This unique feature of removing vehicle doors after the paint process and the re-installation of the same doors to the vehicle in the final assembly has proved to be most successful. With the use of lift-off type hinges the removing and re-installation has changed the concept of assembling an automobile. This paper will indicate the obvious advantages of this new approach being practised in the automotive industry worldwide as well as other Japanese techniques being utilised for improved quality and reduced labour costs.

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