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Building the 2009 Dodge Ram and Dakota: Inside the Factory
Photos by J.P. Joans
These photos provide an unusual look into the Warren, Michigan factory where the 2009 Dodge Ram and Dakota were made.
Within the factory, there's bumper to bumper traffic. Get it? Ha, ha.
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Parts of the Dakota look quite dashing.
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Here, the bodies travel by rail.
![Motor vehicle Mode of transport Yellow Transport Property]()
We talked about "problem boards" in the empowered work teams article; similar systems helped Volvo in years past, and are used by Toyota and Honda today. The employees work in groups to solve problems and raise quality.
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It was 2009, but the logo was already Chrysler. Not "DaimlerChrysler" or "CerberusChrysler."
![Text Parallel Rectangle Number Square]()
Here's the chassis-assembly monorail.
![Machine Engineering Industry Factory Steel]()
Using these plastic totes eliminated tons of unnecessary waste - Chrysler employees came up with the idea back in the pre-Daimler days.
![Automotive engine part]()
Warren: the plant with two stories to tell.
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![Industry Engineering Factory Machine Steel]()
![Machine Parallel Stairs Public transport Steering wheel]()
![Product Transport Engineering Machine Locomotive]()
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![Motor vehicle Mode of transport Product Yellow Transport]()
Rams get a grilling...
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![Motor vehicle Engine Auto part Automotive engine part Motorcycle accessories]()
![Machine Engineering Industry Light fixture Factory]()
![Mode of transport Transport Train station Railway Rolling stock]()
In case you were wondering, executives sometimes need to park, too.
![Mode of transport Blue People Product Social group]()
Outside the plant
These photos were taken by Christopher J. Carpenter in summer 2011 as part of the Allpar Factory Road Tour.
![Motor vehicle Transport Automotive exterior Automotive tire Grille]()
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![Automotive tire Wire fencing Text Automotive exterior Mesh]()
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Photos by J.P. Joans
These photos provide an unusual look into the Warren, Michigan factory where the 2009 Dodge Ram and Dakota were made.
Within the factory, there's bumper to bumper traffic. Get it? Ha, ha.
Parts of the Dakota look quite dashing.
Here, the bodies travel by rail.
We talked about "problem boards" in the empowered work teams article; similar systems helped Volvo in years past, and are used by Toyota and Honda today. The employees work in groups to solve problems and raise quality.
It was 2009, but the logo was already Chrysler. Not "DaimlerChrysler" or "CerberusChrysler."
Here's the chassis-assembly monorail.
Using these plastic totes eliminated tons of unnecessary waste - Chrysler employees came up with the idea back in the pre-Daimler days.
Warren: the plant with two stories to tell.
Rams get a grilling...
In case you were wondering, executives sometimes need to park, too.
Outside the plant
These photos were taken by Christopher J. Carpenter in summer 2011 as part of the Allpar Factory Road Tour.
Want to see more factory photos?
Trucks/SUVs
Jeep
Ram
Military
Engines
2015-2017
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Home •
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We make no guarantees regarding validity or accuracy of information, predictions, or advice - .
Copyright © VerticalScope Inc. All rights reserved. Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, and Mopar are trademarks of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
