Chrysler has been bailed out to the tune of over $7 billion by the US government over the past few years. In efforts to repay the loan it has taken some drastic actions.
According to the free press initiatives include taking all the clocks off the walls in their headquarters in Auburn Hills. They estimate that this will save $20,000 per year in batteries and lost time spent changing the time twice a year.
Now either they are busily squeezing every last penny of efficiency out of their supply chain and are leaving no stone unturned, or this is desperation taking hold.
Driving efficiency into an operation isn’t a quick fix, it takes time and perseverance. Waiting until there is a budget crisis is leaving it a little too late.
Perhaps now is the time to start.
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