Automaker Stellantis is boosting efficiency by retrofitting half of its North American vehicles at eight specialized factory centers near assembly plants, creating a profitable operation while easing pressure on dealership service bays. The strategy allows for streamlined post-production modifications without overburdening local dealers, a model that could offer valuable lessons for competitors like Toyota. Industry analysts suggest this approach could reduce costs and improve service accessibility, prompting other manufacturers to reconsider their own production workflows. The move highlights how automakers are rethinking logistics to balance profitability and customer convenience.
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.
