December 2008
Planning for a leaner, more competitive auto industry
GM issued a statement on Tuesday saying their plan "provides a blueprint with the best chance for creating a new General Motors, one that is leaner, more globally competitive, profitable and self-sustaining." Chrysler and Ford went even farther, saying they could reach profitability by 2009 and 2011 respectively, but all three companies stressed big changes would have to be made to cut costs and prevent a complete supply chain breakdown.
Becoming leaner is a top priority and to do that GM will close 26 assembly, powertrain and stamping plants by the end of 2012 and Ford will reduce major parts suppliers from 1,600 to 750. These changes will require significant coordination across the value chain to improve flexibility of production, upgrade equipment and standardize controls.
Schneider Electric can help you simplify your processes by streamlining machine designs, coordinating controls across vendors and building a plan to help transition from legacy equipment to modern state-of-the-art automation and control solutions. For more information about how we are doing this, email us at www.us.Schneider-Electric.com/Auto.
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It’s never too soon to start planning for the ongoing success of your operations and Schneider Electric’s industry experts can show you the way. We offer a personalized, comprehensive report, upon which you can base sound business decisions for the future of your automation and control equipment based on four primary considerations:
- Process efficiency and resource utilization
- Maintenance costs
- Process modifications and expansions
- Safety and security
To learn more, click here to view the Automation and Control Planning Guide or contact your Schneider Electric sales representative or local Square D distributor.
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