Did you know that Michigan had over 450,000 employees in the automotive industry in 1970? Michigan has long been considered the automotive capital of the U.S. for good reason. Iconic brands such as Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors have had a base in the state for more than half a century. Manufacturing jobs in Detroit… Read more »
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3 Latest Trends in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry
Automotive Manufacturing Industry What if the automobile industry landscape had changed and you didn’t even know it? If you’re in automotive manufacturing, it’s important to know how that landscape is changing. For example, in 2021 alone, Tesla managed to deliver 936,172 electric vehicles, breaking the previous record. Making your company successful today means understanding what the… Read more »
Biggest Advancements in Modern Car Manufacturing
Technological innovations drive growth in labor productivity and economic value in almost every market. So, car manufacturing is no exception. Cars tend to capture the human imagination. There’s a reason the cliche question to ask when you’re frustrated with slow-paced technological progress is, “where’s my flying car?” Today, the global market value of automotive… Read more »
Top Trends in Modern Vehicle Design
In the early 1900s, the Model T took the world by storm as the first automobile that was affordable for the masses. It was a luxury to own a car and you got the features you got without many extras. Cars have come a long way in the hundred years or so since the Model… Read more »
Automotive Manufacturing: 3 Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Every supply chain in the world got affected by COVID-19. Not even the automotive manufacturing industry was safe from the effects of such severe disruption, and we have not yet seen the end of it. Do you understand how this pandemic has changed the world moving forward, and do you think you’re ready to adapt? Below we have… Read more »
A Reflection and Celebration: 12 years of IP Assembly
In 2009, Mayco International was awarded the instrument panel assembly of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango. These programs launched in 2010 and were off to a great start. In 2013 however, we were able to take the program to the next level with the hiring of Massimo Risi and the introduction of… Read more »
Everything You Need to Know about Automotive Manufacturing
Are you fascinated by the machine that gets you where you need to go every day? Do you marvel at the thought of what it’s like to put these vehicles together? Driving is so common that we hardly take the time to understand and appreciate car manufacturing. Cars have been around for less… Read more »
What Are the Benefits of Outsourcing Product Assembly?
The Covid-19 pandemic and other global economic issues have placed a significant burden on the automotive industry. According to experts, just the semiconductor chip shortage alone will cost automakers more than $200 billion. With diminishing production capacity, vehicle manufacturers are naturally looking to increase profit margins. One place to look is the assembly… Read more »
What Is Assembly Sequencing?
If you’ve worked in the manufacturing and assembly world, chances are you’ve heard the term “assembly sequence”. You may know that this is an important part of improving manufacturing efficiency. But how does this process work and why is it more efficient? Assembly sequencing helps car manufacturers and parts suppliers to keep their processes… Read more »
What Is Just-in-Time Scheduling?
Did you know that one reason people are always late is that many of us tend to avoid changing gears? Having a one-track mind can sometimes be a blessing and sometimes a curse. In the world of business, however, timing is everything. Aside from the logistics of materials, a savvy company must always predict market demand…. Read more »