Deere To Invest In Manufacturing Capacity, Parts ...
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MessickFarmEqu
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Interesting to read this news post after reading this one.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...8484-deere-close-welland-ontario-factory.html
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...8484-deere-close-welland-ontario-factory.html
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Energy... price, availability and sustainability. The future energy picture is gonna shape absolutely everything we do.
The Wal-Mart business paradigm of shipping cheap widgets to and fro across the globe from the cheapest point of manufacture to a sale location will become less and less viable.
If Deere can manufacture more parts, etc. locally within a larger regional (or international) business area instead of "Wal-Marting" it -- that likely makes for a better bottom line.
AKfish
The Wal-Mart business paradigm of shipping cheap widgets to and fro across the globe from the cheapest point of manufacture to a sale location will become less and less viable.
If Deere can manufacture more parts, etc. locally within a larger regional (or international) business area instead of "Wal-Marting" it -- that likely makes for a better bottom line.
AKfish
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The Welland, Ont. plant --- built 1910.. Hmm.. I can only imagine the efficiency of such a facility.
And, I could only begin to imagine what it would cost to scrap that facility and build another from "scratch"!!!
Lot's and lot's of $$$$ that all start with the letter "B".
AKfish
And, I could only begin to imagine what it would cost to scrap that facility and build another from "scratch"!!!
Lot's and lot's of $$$$ that all start with the letter "B".
AKfish