GM Powertrain Case Solution
This article illustratesthe youthful MBA plant supervisor who's enhancing the processes of a small General Motors parts plant in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Helped by the launch of new carbon fiber technology that's revolutionized the plant's merchandise (the torque converter clutch, a part of the automatic transmission of a car), Hinrichs expects to keep the plant open by streamlining processes, reducing stock, redesigning worker occupations, raising worker dedication, and other developments.
During this process, he must cope with other issues that jeopardize the success of the development procedure, gear malfunctions, and an unanticipated union strike. He's, nevertheless, found unusual methods to overcome these obstacles without eroding worker trust. Three alternatives are summarized, each with managerial and technical tradeoffs.
This is just an excerpt. This case is about TECHNOLOGY & OPERATIONS
PUBLICATION DATE: June 30, 1998
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