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zardo
1726 days ago
Does Volvo not charge a premium for an optional leather interior package?
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pwr-electronics
1726 days ago
How would that shorten the transition?
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zardo
1726 days ago
If leather is optional, then they are already building interiors without leather
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pwr-electronics
1726 days ago
Changing the amount of something has big effects on supply chain, logistics, and costs. Mass production is all about volume and lead time.
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zardo
1726 days ago
I don't believe the suppliers need a nine year heads up.
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pwr-electronics
1726 days ago
I didn't say that. If you buy less of something, it'll cost more per unit. Manufacturing line utilization and re-tooling are also important. Someone has to figure out how to change everything cost-effectively.
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stvnbn
1721 days ago
I find it hard to believe they need 9 years to that
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