GM: Labor system rebuild, 12% productivity gain

Client: GM – Fairfax Plant

Sector: Automotive Manufacturing

Region: Kansas City, KS

Problem:

Plant suffered shutdowns due to inefficient labor standards and lack of experienced management for unionized workforce.

Solution:

Introduced engineered labor standards

Designed low-maintenance workflows fit for inexperienced supervisors

Integrated metrics into union-aligned structure

Results:

Shutdowns eliminated over 12-month cycle

Labor supervision needs reduced 12%

Output stability restored with union compliance