1. AUTOMOTIVE ASSEMBLY PROCESSES John L. Evans, Ph.D.

2. AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY CHAIN SHEET METAL POWERTRAIN (ENGINE & TRANSMISSION) INTERIOR (SEATS, DASH, CARPET) ELECTRONICS LIGHTING TIRES & BRAKE SYSTEMS COOLANT SYSTEM CHASSIS GLASS

3. REGIONAL AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIERS

4. AUTOMOTIVE FACILITIES 200,000 to 700,000 + units per year $1 - $3 Billion Investment 10 – 20 Miles of Conveyors 250+ Robots (Welding, Painting, Sealing) $10 Million per day – Incoming Materials 250+ Acres Site Requirements $500,000 - $1,000,000 per month Utilities

5. MATERIALS FLOW Process Must Match –Powertrain (Engine, Transmission) –Seats –Exterior Styling (Grill, Trim, Color) –Features (Audio, Computer, RKE) –Glass JIT Delivery System Material AS/RS Quality Inspection http://www.workhorsecc.com/tours/virtual.asp

6. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PAINTS VEHICLE WASH COOLANTS SEALANTS GASOLINE & OIL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS EXHAUST

7. ENGINE ASSEMBLY

8. ASSEMBLY AUTOMATION

9. INTERIOR ASSEMBLY FEED

10. TIRE ASSEMBLY FEED

11. CAR ASSEMBLY ROUTE

12. AUTOMATIC WELDING

13. ASSEMBLY TRACKING

14. VEHICLE TRACKING JIT System for Parts Delivery Material Flow Must be in Order Part Availability Must be Checked Early in Process Vehicle Process Problems Must Consider Materials Flow System Quality Must be Monitored Throughout Operation Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. - Home of the M- ClassMercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. - Home of the M- Class