The head of a Chinese auto parts manufacturer is confronting a catastrophe. For approximately 10 years the organization’s production lines have not been able to stay informed about the orders. Deliveries are due, but the in-house stock is in short supply regardless of the production lines working under extended hours. Quality issues have resulted in the USA in recent recalls, making the business 's prospects distressful.
Faced with worsening international trade states and problems that are building, the chair and president choose to expedite the initiative of transforming their business into a lean maker predicated on the Toyota Production System. The case presents a situation that is challenging faced by many businesses as they move up the hierarchy of production competence and operational excellence. The major learning centers on the adoption of Japanese production practices in an emerging Chinese business as it implements lean production.
Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corporation case study solution
PUBLICATION DATE: October 25, 2012 PRODUCT #: W12276-HCB-ENG
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