I wonder why the size (area, acerage, etc.) of car lots that sell new cars is not smaller? Why doesn’t the dealership / auto manufacturer utilize a just-in-time production process for vehicles?
Just imagine, you walk into a dealership, and it has one of each model of vehicle that it sells, on display, in a clean, well-lit area. You can sit in the vehicle and even take it for a test drive. When you get back into the dealership, the salesman hands you a pair of computerized glasses that allow you to see the vehicle in any color that you desire. You select the color, along with the desired options (heated seats, wheel type, etc.), and your order is sent directly to the factory where your vehicle will be manufactured. You pay a deposit, and the vehicle is produced and shipped to the dealer for a final inspection. You pay the balance, pick-up your vehicle, and hit the open road.
Dealers do not have to carry any inventory, other than parts for servicing vehicles, and you get the exact vehicle you want. Win-win.
What do you think?
Tags: Car, future, just-in-time, truck, vehicle
