The Volvo Production System (VPS) is the framework for our manufacturing operations. Its objective is to foster best practice methods and implement advanced manufacturing technology.
VPS is also a toolkit, including methods such as Six Sigma – reduction of unwanted variation in processes, and Lean – elimination of wasted time and material that help create value for our customers through increased Quality, Delivery Precision and Cost-efficiency.
With the Volvo core value “Quality” as foundation, the 5 principles of the Volvo Production System are:
- Process stability
- Teamwork
- Built-in quality
- Just-in-time
- Continuous improvement