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December 2002
January 2003

Ford’s Singular Strategy

During the next eight years, Ford will not only consolidate engine and body architectures, but also the line configuration to build them. Here's how.

It's All About U

The keys to the future of personal mobility, Ford believes, can be found in its Model U concept SUV. Brimming with safety and electronic technologies, the vehicle also makes an attempt to chart a course toward the everyday use of hydrogen as a fuel, and the creation of materials and processes that lessen the automobile's environmental impact.

Green by Design

William McDonough envisions a seemingly contradictory world where manufactured products are plentiful and the environment is clean and healthy. His method to get there is equally shocking: eco-effective, profitable companies free from regulation.

Raising (and Folding) the Roof

The people at Car Top Systems must be masters at origami because the systems that they make that can fold metal and fabric are nothing less than astounding.

Forming: A Mini-Compendium of Developments

A Disruptive Approach to Strip Steel

Sometimes the time is right for a change. And right now might be one of those times when it comes to producing sheet steel

Mid-Market Automotive ERP Grows Up

If you're a small- or medium-sized automotive supplier, here are some traditional mid-market ERP systems to think about-plus a surprise guest.

COLUMNS

Gary Vasilash - Marginal: Action

Ted Pollock - On the Management Side: Give Your People Assignments that Train

Insight: Are Suppliers Too Profitable?

Martin Piszczalski - Information Technology Update: QFD: the Low-Tech Way to Collaborate

Christopher Sawyer - Dudder: Out In the Cold

Christopher Sawyer - Parts Bin: Radio Enters the Digital Domain