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Tag Archives: Harley Davidson
Lean increases productivity and profits at Harley Davidson’s York plant
An article in the Wall Street Journal (September 21, 2012) describes the transformation of Harley Davidson’s plant in York, PA, from 41 buildings to 1, with workforce cut by 50 %, using 10 % temporary labor but with an operating … Continue reading
Posted in Operations Management, Supply Chain Issues
Tagged Cost, emb2020, Harley Davidson, Lean, manufacturing, Margins, Suppliers, Supply Chain
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Global Supply Chain Musings 