Yes, they operate on JIT, but suppliers do have to build up stock so they
can meet those committments and have parts to spare for service, etc.
18-24 months sounds a bit far though, I agree.
Bob Mankin wrote:
> Ryan Stewart wrote:
>>
>> Where will we see it in late 02? I thought it wouldn't come until it was
>> slowly introduced in the 03 Rams?
>>
>> -Ryan
>> 99 DA RC R/T
>> 5.7 Hemi make me drool!
>
> Somewhere recently(perhaps R/T discussion board?) someone posted that
> his company was expecting to ramp up large on a subcomponent they build
> for the hemi motor by the end of this year. I believe they were making
> cam buttons or some such deal. If true, that ramp up wouldn't be
> consistent with an introduction that's still 18-24 months out.
> Automakers operate more on the just-in-time delivery program, do they
> not?
>
> Anyone remember seeing such a post?
>
> Bob
>
>
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