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To expand the brand portfolio of smart with target to north american markets a light SUV based on Mercedes-Benz C-class components was developed with strong system partners involvement. Juiz de Fora plant (Minas Gerais, Brazil) was selected as production site. Due to trends of US$ exchange rate and restructuring of smart brand 2004 the project smart formore was stopped during prototype trials. |
- development and manufacturing of the smart formore with tier1 system partners and system suppliers
- local content from Brazil and supply chain from Europe
- exportof the vehicles
- investment budget € 42 mil. for power train & chassis
- stop of project just before ordering of tools and machinery
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- leader system supply power train & chassis in the vehicle development project
- creation and leadership project organisation as system partner with MagnaSteyr, MB do Brasil and the sub-suppliers
- leader of project planning assembly line as build-operate model including supply chains
- selection and release of suppliers in Brazil and Europe
- use of plans & processes in 2006 for relocation of Mercedes-Benz CLC from Bremen to Juiz de Fora
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