Automaker Stellantis is boosting efficiency by retrofitting half of its North American vehicles at eight specialized factory centers near production sites, allowing it to generate additional revenue without overloading dealership service departments. The strategy highlights a growing industry trend where manufacturers handle post-production modifications to streamline operations and reduce costs. Industry analysts suggest competitors like Toyota could adopt similar models to optimize their own supply chains. The approach could set a new standard for balancing production flexibility and dealership workloads.
Stellantis upfits 55 percent of North American vehicles at eight factory centers near assembly plants, generating profit while keeping dealership service bays free. Toyota should follow.
