BRAZIL: GM invests in productivity and saves money
Author: just-auto.com editorial team | 22 May 2009
José Eugênio Pinheiro has worked 40 years at General Motors do Brasil and his obsession for manufacturing and productivity gains has delivered excellent results.
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