by Frank Hanley, senior director of vehicle performance measurement at J.D. Power, said Ford’s turnaround has been remarkable. The company’s new approach includes more in-depth quality checks. Improved communication and new purchasing strategies.
One tool Ford uses is the Mobile Artificial Intelligence Vision System (MAIVS). This technology uses a smartphone camera and AI to take a photo of a part and compare it to a complete library of images. If the item is not up to standard, park it at the station until it is repaired. MAIVS has been implemented in more than 20 factories worldwide, and in 2023 more than 60 million inspections were performed.
Photo tracking powered by artificial intelligence 3D Priting tools and augmented reality training headsets It’s part of Ford Motor Co.’s strategy to improve the quality of its vehicles. This is something that continues to cause problems for the company’s financial performance. Dearborn Automaker In the second quarter, that is, ahead of 2021, vehicle warranty costs unexpectedly skyrocketed. The net profit decreased by more than 5% year-on-year. The impact comes after years of negative financial impact from poor vehicle quality results. This is a key issue that the company is trying to address with its new leadership. Improved production system and improved technology
Frank Hanley, senior director of automotive benchmarking at J.D. Power, said it’s important for brands in the full market to see a significant turnaround. Although he noted that Hyundai also jumped 14 spots from 17th.
The biggest one is the organization’s commitment to quality. When they commit to making a change They must have the entire organization. Whether it is design Product planning, production plants, everything has to be improved.
More in-depth quality inspections Improving the flow of communication to resolve issues more quickly. And improving procurement methods is part of his efforts at Ford.
Hanley provides physical signs of the company’s commitment to quality and commitment.
Ford is also leveraging additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, to create tools that help improve efficiency and organization. For example, the Van Dyke factory has two large 3D printers and one small printer that operate 24/7. Hours Employees can work with Engi.ent.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it
