Maybe 12-16. It takes 4-6 weeks for a Volvo to make it from Sweden to an east coast dealer. Figure same for Japan to west coast. Add 4-6 weeks for manufacturing time. Add a couple of extra weeks for west coast to east coast transport.
Even with the advent of MRP, kanban, SMED - it still takes too long IMHO to build a car.
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Maybe 12-16. It takes 4-6 weeks for a Volvo to make it from Sweden to an east coast dealer. Figure same for Japan to west coast. Add 4-6 weeks for manufacturing time. Add a couple of extra weeks for west coast to east coast transport.
Even with the advent of MRP, kanban, SMED - it still takes too long IMHO to build a car.
Umm - we're talking about juice's Forester. Get with the program!!