This mini-case provides a concise portrayal of Ford's early history, emphasizing milestones like the debut of the Model T, using labor specialty, the first moving assembly line, the famed "$5 a day" plan for worker motivation, etc.
Mass Production and Vertical Integration at Ford in the 1920s Case Study Solution
The mini-case focuses on the challenges that Henry Ford faced (time creation tasks, industrial shortages, price increases, etc.) and how vertical integration helped him to overcome many of these challenges. This case is contained in Module 1 of the lessons Company Idea & Action.
PUBLICATION DATE: January 05, 2010 PRODUCT #: W90C03-HCB-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about STRATEGY & EXECUTION
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