TOP PLANTS |Small cars

June 10, 2004 at 12:00a.m.

TOP PLANTS |Small cars
Productivity of North American subcompact car assembly plants in 2003, with hours per vehicle, plant location and model:
1. Honda: 20.12; East Liberty, Ohio; Civic, Element.
2. Toyota: 20.67; Cambridge, Ontario; Corolla, Matrix.
3. DaimlerChrysler: 20.81; Belvidere, Ill.; Neon.
4. General Motors: 21.38; Lordstown; Cavalier, Sunfire.
5. NUMMI (GM-Toyota): 22.65; Fremont, Calif.; Corolla, Voltz, Vibe.
6. Ford: 23.97; Wayne, Mich.; Focus.
7. Saturn: 27.15; Spring Hill, Tenn.; Ion, VUE.
8. Ford: 32.79; Hermosillo, Mexico; Escort.
9. General Motors: 33.28; Ramos Arizpe, Mexico; Cavalier, Sunfire.
Source: Harbour Report