Work Allocation Process Sample Clauses

Work Allocation Process. In order to achieve the mutually desirable goals of increased capacity utilization, level scheduling, synchronous processing, increased productivity, use of resident core competencies, and optimum use of resources (manpower, skills, and investment), a work allocation system for the Prototype Center and Powertrain Prototype Shops and Garages is required. This work allocation system, hereinafter referred to as the “Funnel Process”, is based on the following philosophy: • The “Funnel Process” is a collaborative effort of the defined stakeholders to optimize use of resident resources: tools, equipment, engineering, human resources and capital. • The “Funnel Process” is not a UAW Local #160 process but a NAO/UAW process. • The “Funnel Process” is not an expansion of contractual rights or obligations but a coordination of same over a community of units instead of on a unit by unit basis. • The “Funnel Process” maintains synchronous processing with the engineering community, i.e., mock-up work for resident engineering programs. • The “Funnel Process” helps administration of contractual provisions by retaining more work inside through improved capacity utilization of shop resources on a NAO wide basis instead of on a unit by unit basis. • The “Funnel Process” is consistent with grow the business objectives, i.e. focusing on core products and services, reducing subcontracting and keeping employees gainfully employed while enhancing competitiveness. The “Funnel Process” requires that for a given section the stakeholders periodically review (as required) predetermined products and services consistent with that functional area in order to allocate such products and services among the shops and resource facilities participating in the process, or outside shops if appropriate. The allocation process will be collaborative and will include input from stakeholders. Allocation decisions will be based on the following criteria: • work schedules • quality • cost • delivery and timing requirements • capacity utilization • support requirements (including capital) The “Funnel Process” stakeholders shall be the appropriate representatives for each section as defined below: • UAW • NAO Prototype Shops • NAO Technical Centers • Labor Relations • Midsize Car Division • Lansing Automotive Division • Cadillac Luxury Car Division • North American Truck Platform • Saturn Corporation • Electric Vehicle • Car and Truck Marketing Divisions as needed to represent: • UAW • Warren Powertrain ...