"Michigan-Based Boat Propeller Business Sees Dramatic Turnaround with Ford Partnership A small Detroit startup, once struggling to meet demand due to an astronomical 130-day manufacturing lead time, has seen its fortunes transformed overnight thanks to an unlikely partnership with US automotive giant Ford Motor Co. The boat propeller business, which had been forced to turn away customers and watch its sales dwindle, has seen its production capabilities skyrocket with the help of Ford's expertise and resources. But what's behind this sudden turnaround, and how will it impact the future of the company and its customers?"
A Detroit boat propeller business was drowning in a 130-day manufacturing lead time — until Ford Motor Co. became the startup’s supplier.
