... reduced lead times without sacrificing margins or maintaining inventory. Ford's Challenge Although the direct business model of Dell is most attractive, there are several key differences between the computer and auto industries which serve as barriers to Ford"s implementation of uniform, supply chain virtual integration. Ford must tackle many diverse obstacles that were, simply, not a factor with Dell"s implementation. These obstacles ... ...

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