Ford vs. Honda

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This paper analyzes the various causes for the recent decline in sales of Ford automobiles while also examining the business practices of Honda which have resulted in a consistent rise in sales. The writer contends and explains that the present manufacturing procedures at the Ford production plants which were initially implemented in the 1980s are currently outdated and irrelevant and a prime contributing factor to the company's present status. This paper details the innovative and flexible manufacturing practices created by Honda which gives the Japanese car-maker an advantage over its competitors. This paper also presents the results of various published articles and surveys relevant to this particular topic.

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Ford vs. Honda
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"The current manufacturing status of Ford Plants was devised in the 1980's and although the changes that took place were needed they did not save Ford from the current state of affairs that it finds itself in. According to and case study entitled "Ford's Competitive Advantage Based on Time Driven Change" the current financial state of Ford is due to a rapid attempt to change the production process of the company and the problems that the company has faced with the recall of several of its top selling vehicles due to problems that occurred during the production phases. A huge difference in production processes can be seen in the way that Ford and Honda produce SUV's and Trucks. According to an article entitled " New Manufacturing System Gives Honda Flexibility" The flexible manufacturing process created by Honda gives the company an advantage over competitors. The article explains that close cooperation between Honda's production and R&D departments allowed the company to create the first ever production line in North America upon which SUV's and Trucks could be produced together."

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