Jaguar Motors

 Introduction

Lean process or production is one of the most important additions for any manufacturing company. This is because, adapting to lean process can save time, money, decrease waste and increase productivity. However, with 21st century’s high competition, most manufacturers have evolved with lean production to be the leader in the market share. So, the reason of this case study is to understand the lean process and how it help Jaguar one of the most prestigious car manufacturer to rebuilt and regain its market share.

Jaguar has manufactured its cars for over 90 years. Within those years, Jaguar has made its company image to be one of the most prestigious car manufactures in the world. However, during early 90’s the car company had dropped its market share and production levels rapidly. As a result of this, Jaguar had to revamp its company with new technology and models. In end of 90’s the company revamped itself by introducing new are models (S-Type and X-Type) and adapting into Lean production process.

 Jaguar and lean process

Jaguar is the benchmark of luxury saloons; however, early 90’s Jaguar Company went through financial instability when Ford Motor Company bought it. As a result, Ford made many changers throughout the Jaguar Company. One of the most important changers was adapting Jaguar production plants with Lean process. However, as for first production models in this new system Jaguar Company came up with a new models call Jaguar X-Type and S-Type.

Lean production process is not a new subject now, although it is an impress process. However, many companies adapting to this process as it allows them to compete with the market. Lean production process allows companies to manufacture a product with less waste ...

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...more, for the first time in the history of Jaguar, the manufacturing plant carried almost all the production facilities under one location. As another result of adapting to the lean production system, Jaguar has also renewed or found new suppliers to supply the materials according to the time frames and right amounts of materials.

 Conclusion

Lean production process is one of the most revolutionized processes of the century. In addition, it allows manufacturers to reduce unwanted waste and time; thus, increase the productivity and quality according to customers’ expectations. Even though, in early 90’s Jaguar went through a rough patch, by adapting to lean production system, it had rebuilt the company to be better in every way. Moreover, as a result of the lean production system, currently Jaguar has dramatically increased its market share throughout the world.