How would you like to play the game Operation at work? Or maybe a game of Jeopardy? What about challenging a colleague to a slot car race? It’s a daily occurrence at the newly opened WCM Academy in Tipton, Indiana, where these popular children’s games have been adapted to teach important skills, like problem solving
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Two FCA US plants earn World Class Manufacturing distinction
Last week our Sterling Heights, Michigan, Stamping and Brampton, Ontario, Assembly plants earned Bronze status in FCA’s World Class Manufacturing system, which means that 13 of our 36 manufacturing facilities in North America have earned at least the Bronze WCM distinction. Two of those locations have been awarded the WCM Silver designation. WCM was launched
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2015 Interns: World Class Manufacturing and your internship
This story is the fourth installment in a five-part series. This blog series will showcase FCA US LLC’s internship program and the interns themselves as told by FCA Communication department interns. By Joseph Singer Manufacturing and WCM Communications Intern
World Class Manufacturing focuses on people
Manufacturing plant team leaders work on the assembly line in the World Class Manufacturing Academy to refine tools and procedures. We know from years of experience that when the topic of discussion turns to manufacturing strategies, eyes will glaze over rapidly and in high volume. Which is a shame, really. Because building complex machines such
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FCA Summer Internship Program Thrives in 2020’s Virtual World
In a given year, FCA welcomes hundreds of students into its various facilities, including manufacturing plants, parts and distribution centers and office locations, such as the North American headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In the wake of COVID-19, FCA joined countless other companies around the world that needed to adapt to a virtual work environment
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Committing to Our Future Leaders in Advanced Manufacturing
Ahead of National Intern Day (July 25), we reflect on our responsibility as leaders to help give the next generation the tools they need to blaze their own paths into the future. FCA hosts hundreds of college students across the Company every summer who are looking to make their mark. This year is no different,
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WCM: The art in manufacturing
At Chrysler Group, we build things. Things that move people. But not just in the literal sense. The vehicles we manufacture often stir emotions in their owners. In a similar way, Chrysler Group’s manufacturing employees don’t only build cars; they possess hidden gems that make them unique. World Class Manufacturing, or WCM as it is
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Many Fingerprints on FCA’s Improved IQS Results
Mark Champine is the Head of Quality, FCA – North America Media have reported extensively on the Dodge brand’s top finish* in this year’s J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) – news that was warmly received by customers and dealers. The Ram brand’s third-place ranking,** up from 21st last year, was similarly celebrated. But, as
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Truck Thursday: Toledo employees trained minds and hearts before Jeep® Gladiator launch
As final tooling and processes were put in place to ready the plant for production of the all-new 2020 Jeep® Gladiator, Toledo (Ohio) Supplier Park employees were making their own preparations. Between March and April, 1,300 employees participated in an extensive four-week training and readiness program known as the “Toledo Way.” Similar to the 2017
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Belvidere Assembly Plant Gives “Seed Money” to Local Conservation Area
About 84 miles west of Chicago is the Kinnikinnick Creek Conservation Area, 429 acres of pure nature available for area residents and visitors to enjoy. Managed by the Boone County (Illinois) Conservation District (BCCD), this lush recreational area is located in the same county as the FCA US Belvidere Assembly Plant. While half of the
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