Flexible Manufacturing with Efficient Parts Consolidation

New Honda facility in Indiana incorporates flexible manufacturing and efficiency capabilities on day one. ...

... "Yuzo Uenohara, president of Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, was joined in driving the first Honda Civic off the HMIN assembly line by three Honda associates: Daphna Tubbs of Greensburg, Willard Jones of Indianapolis, and Pam Manis of Sunman. The Greensburg facility reflects Honda's growing reputation for flexible and efficient auto manufacturing. It is Honda's fifth U.S. plant designed as a zero waste-to-landfill facility and will be the first Honda facility to feature an on-site parts consolidation center that is helping increase efficiency while reducing vehicle emissions and costs related to transportation and parts handling. " ...

Via Honda: Indiana Auto Plant

Honda Manufacturing Methods Upgraded

Honda plans new hybrid car for 2009 and will revamp manufacturing facilities with new methods. ...

... "At its mid-year news conference, Honda also outlined plans to introduce new manufacturing methods at several Japanese factories to boost efficiency and lower costs. Honda said it plans to invest about 158 billion yen to make the improvements at two domestic factories, one for engines and the other for cars. " ...

Via Yahoo! News: Honda hybrid