Projected capacity is 30,000 units p.a., resp. 240 units per day
Roberto Baretti is
the plant manager in Resende. He already accompanied the planning and the launch of
the plant. He also supported the development and implementation of the "Consortio
Modular", the revolutionary supplier concept.
7 Miniplants with Volkswagens partners
Delga : Assembly of the cabin
Eisenmann : paint of the cabin
VDO : Interiortrim of the cabin
Iochpe- Maxion : Assembly of the frame
Rockwell : Preparation and assembly of axles and suspension
MWM/Cummins : Preparation and assembly of engines and transmissions
Logistics and delivery is direct to each supplier Just-in-Time
Final inspection is by Volkswagen, defect units are delivered back to the
root of the defect
High variety : 17 different trucks and 3 different busses
Iochpe-Maxion assembles the
frame and Rockwell equips it with axles and suspensions. The engine and transmissions are
pluged in by Cummins.
The suppliers had to invest their own money in order to equip
their mini plants. Volkswagen is going to pay for final delivered products.
By purchasing the final
products of its suppliers / partners, Volkswagen also incrementally purchases their
facilities.
Volkswagen is mainly in the role of a supervisor, especially for quality
and provides the interface to the market.
