Ford may not use pay-on-production at Dagenham.

Automotive News Europe,  December, 2001  by Rechtin, Mark

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COLOGNE - Ford of Europe may exclude its Dagenham, England, diesel engine plant from a pay-on-production scheme with suppliers of manufacturing equipment.

Ford is introducing pay-on-production at its car assembly plants in Europe, but using it with engine factories is another matter, said David Thursfield, Ford of Europe chairman, CEO and president.

With pay-on-production, Ford pays a small amount to a supplier as each vehicle is sold, rather than buying the supplier's equipment outright.

While the supplier keeps ownership of the equipment, it also carries the burden of ...

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