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BMW innovates at new Leipzig assembly plant

Anna Kochan (Associate Editor, Assembly Automation)

Assembly Automation

ISSN: 0144-5154

Article publication date: 1 April 2006

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Abstract

Purpose

To look at BMW's latest assembly plant in Leipzig and identify new processes and techniques.

Design/methodology/approach

Visited BMW's Leipzig plant, viewed new assembly lines, and interviewed key managers.

Findings

Innovations at BMW's Leipzig plant include new work structures that raise productivity and increased use of outsourcing.

Originality/value

Gives an indication of production trends in the automotive industry.

Keywords

Citation

Kochan, A. (2006), "BMW innovates at new Leipzig assembly plant", Assembly Automation, Vol. 26 No. 2, pp. 111-114. https://doi.org/10.1108/01445150610658086

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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