During development of its 2004 Sportster motocycle, Harley Davidson wanted to eliminate a six-piece forging and stamping process from the assembly line.
When quality assurance folks are "absolute fanatics," like those at Ben & Jerry's ice cream facility in Burlington, VT, the outcome is high-quality products, cost savings and a reputation for consistent excellence.
In 1994, BMW completed construction on its only manufacturing facility in the United States. Originally, the Greer, SC, plant was designed to produce 3-series sedans.