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TUBE FABRICATION IMPROVEMENTS INCREASE EFFICIENCY
As part of the manufacturing realignment designed to establish manufacturing Centers of
Excellence, we completed the move of our tube fabrication capabilities from Osceola,
Wisconsin, to Roseau, Minnesota, to be closer to our final assembly lines. As a result
of the move and additional equipment investments, we decreased metal tube inventory
at Roseau by 50percent and increased tube fabrication efficiency by 25percent. We
continue to assemble engines in Osceola for vehicles made in Roseau and Spirit Lake.
VICTORY QUALITY IMPROVED
Through a culture of continuous improvement and persistent review
of the entire value stream, the Victory production team has connected
similar processes to improve product flow and reduce work-in-process
inventory. By identifying quality issues sooner in the production process,
Victory has made significant delivery and performancegains.
THE MAJORITY OF EMPLOYEES OWN POLARIS STOCK, GIVING THEM ADDED INCENTIVE TO MEET OUR GOALS AND BE AN INDUSTRY LEADER.
ROSEAU CENTER
SPIRIT LAKE CENTER
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