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Nissan Annual Report 2003 27
Strengthening Global Production
The opening of the 3.5-million-square-foot,
US$1.43-billion Canton, Mississippi plant
marks a new phase for production at
Nissan, adding significantly to attaining the
NISSAN 180 commitment of one million
new units annually. The plant not only
opened on schedule but was able to
realize the launch of five new vehicles from
the plant within just eight months—a feat
unmatched by any other automaker.
The plant illustrates the Nissan
Integrated Manufacturing System (NIMS).
This incorporates:
• Global standard flexible line, featuring
multi-model random sequence
production.
• Introduction of an additional model in
just 1.5 months;
• Integrated production with suppliers.
• Increased adoption of modular
assembly, including the cockpit, front
end, door and headlining
• Ergonomic production line, which
lightens the workload for operators
Completion of the first Titan at the Canton, Mississippi plant