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and goals to pursue. This is one of the reasons why the Volvo Group in spring 2008 began to establish
the common Group-wide Volvo Production System (VPS). The first to implement were the production
units, but VPS is also successively being incorporated in the administrative functions.
Concepts and discussions relating to efficient production systems are nothing new. A
VPS
Customer
Built-in
quality
Continuous
improvement
Just-intime
Process stability
Teamwork
The VPS is based on The Volvo Way: the Volvo Groups values, culture and leadership. The system
Teamwork: target-oriented
then comprises fi ve principles or guidelines which will characterize the work.
teams that work to bring about cross-border improvements. Everyone is aware of his/her role and involvement.
Process stability: eliminate disruptions to processes and ensure good organization.
Built-in
Continuous improvement: a long-term program to develop the
quality: get things right from the start.
Just-in-time: get the right things done at the right time.
The focus for the whole of VPS,
process.
the top of the pyramid: is the customer and value for the customer.
Production facilities
Volvo Trucks
Renault Trucks
Nissan Diesel
Mack Trucks
Construction Equipment
Buses
Volvo Penta
Volvo Aero
Volvo Powertrain
Reaching world-class
up progress.
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