2021 C8J Production Spreadsheet
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With the continued enormous popularity of the C8 and 2+ years of ongoing significant backlog of orders does GM consider creating additional production? I ask this question with the following givens... First, the global supply chain/parts issues would still have BG down even if you could produce double the capacity. Second, the awesome folks at the BG plant are producing a great product and not questioning their efforts at all. We have seen that BG can produce 900 cars per week when running smoothly with 2 shifts. What occurs on the 3rd shift? Is this for preventative maintenance on the line for the next day? Is there a long term option to hire and create a 3rd shift? I have just started my journey with a waitlist deposit a month ago and patiently wait, watch and research all things C8 to pass the time. Possibly someone here has detail into plant operations.
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If you want to get "up to speed" as to what has transpired, look at post #1655 that was from the first post in the first SS ( https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-restart.html ) and it should answer 99. 9999 % of most questions you could possibly ask and provide a free miniseries for your enjoyment and pass time if there is nothing on the tube that interests you. The thread that is.
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With the continued enormous popularity of the C8 and 2+ years of ongoing significant backlog of orders does GM consider creating additional production? I ask this question with the following givens... First, the global supply chain/parts issues would still have BG down even if you could produce double the capacity. Second, the awesome folks at the BG plant are producing a great product and not questioning their efforts at all. We have seen that BG can produce 900 cars per week when running smoothly with 2 shifts. What occurs on the 3rd shift? Is this for preventative maintenance on the line for the next day? Is there a long term option to hire and create a 3rd shift? I have just started my journey with a waitlist deposit a month ago and patiently wait, watch and research all things C8 to pass the time. Possibly someone here has detail into plant operations.
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If you want to get "up to speed" as to what has transpired, look at post #1655 that was from the first post in the first SS ( https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-restart.html ) and it should answer 99. 9999 % of most questions you could possibly ask and provide a free miniseries for your enjoyment and pass time if there is nothing on the tube that interests you. The thread that is.
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If you go to the thread I posted, you will see that post #1655 is the first post in that lengthy thread that covers the 2020MY and the genesis of the original SS and its evolution during the entire model year eventually leading to this thread and its wonderful SS and data farm..
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If you go to the thread I posted, you will see that post #1655 is the first post in that lengthy thread that covers the 2020MY and the genesis of the original SS and its evolution during the entire model year eventually leading to this thread and its wonderful SS and data farm..
As we continue through the 2021 MY, in fits and starts, it's worthwhile to re-visit the mess that was 2020, and see how this year is at least a little better than the last one.
And of course, none of it holds a candle when we consider what today honors, the sacrifice of those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we have a chance to live free, and enjoy America's great sports car.
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C8J, thank you for posting the reminder and the link to the spreadsheet that started the whole concept in the forums. It's a really good read, to not only see how the spreadsheet has evolved thanks to your efforts, and all of the input from those who participated, just like how this year has progressed. It follows the same path of happiness and frustration, although for slightly different reasons, but with the same results of delay, followed by the excitement of finally getting that "game changer"...
As we continue through the 2021 MY, in fits and starts, it's worthwhile to re-visit the mess that was 2020, and see how this year is at least a little better than the last one.
And of course, none of it holds a candle when we consider what today honors, the sacrifice of those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we have a chance to live free, and enjoy America's great sports car.
As we continue through the 2021 MY, in fits and starts, it's worthwhile to re-visit the mess that was 2020, and see how this year is at least a little better than the last one.
And of course, none of it holds a candle when we consider what today honors, the sacrifice of those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we have a chance to live free, and enjoy America's great sports car.
And to your Successor
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I know not everyone reads every thread, and since this was posted in the march allocations thread, I thought it worthwhile to copy/cross post it here:
While anything can change, I know he has very solid Corvette connections, so this is a very good development...
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With the continued enormous popularity of the C8 and 2+ years of ongoing significant backlog of orders does GM consider creating additional production? I ask this question with the following givens... First, the global supply chain/parts issues would still have BG down even if you could produce double the capacity. Second, the awesome folks at the BG plant are producing a great product and not questioning their efforts at all. We have seen that BG can produce 900 cars per week when running smoothly with 2 shifts. What occurs on the 3rd shift? Is this for preventative maintenance on the line for the next day? Is there a long term option to hire and create a 3rd shift? I have just started my journey with a waitlist deposit a month ago and patiently wait, watch and research all things C8 to pass the time. Possibly someone here has detail into plant operations.
You also have to consider how long it would take to train a completely new crew for this 3rd shift, and possibly even on the first and second shifts as certain positions in the 3rd would need to be filled by experienced people.
Adding a 3rd shift is a very big undertaking that requires a lot of planning. A company I worked for in college looked at doing just that for months, only to instead do 12 hour shifts for a few positions that were in the cards for the shift.
If anything, I could see tglhem maybe trying to add a 6th day, or the above mebtioned shift and a half. The issue with either option is the structuring of their union agreement will have a heavy hand in whatever happens, and the costs really might not be worth it for the short term gains.
This is all also taking out the wear on the human body from the equation. In the case of my company, 1.5+1.5 shifts did not equal 3 shifts worth of production. I can't remember the numbers too well anymore, but it never hit 100% for all shifts and slowly went down from there as the people got tired.
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Considering the strain on them getting enough parts to keep 2 shifts running, a 3rd shift wouldn't help matter much. Maybe a short burst here an there, but probably even more work stopages.
You also have to consider how long it would take to train a completely new crew for this 3rd shift, and possibly even on the first and second shifts as certain positions in the 3rd would need to be filled by experienced people.
Adding a 3rd shift is a very big undertaking that requires a lot of planning. A company I worked for in college looked at doing just that for months, only to instead do 12 hour shifts for a few positions that were in the cards for the shift.
If anything, I could see tglhem maybe trying to add a 6th day, or the above mebtioned shift and a half. The issue with either option is the structuring of their union agreement will have a heavy hand in whatever happens, and the costs really might not be worth it for the short term gains.
This is all also taking out the wear on the human body from the equation. In the case of my company, 1.5+1.5 shifts did not equal 3 shifts worth of production. I can't remember the numbers too well anymore, but it never hit 100% for all shifts and slowly went down from there as the people got tired.
You also have to consider how long it would take to train a completely new crew for this 3rd shift, and possibly even on the first and second shifts as certain positions in the 3rd would need to be filled by experienced people.
Adding a 3rd shift is a very big undertaking that requires a lot of planning. A company I worked for in college looked at doing just that for months, only to instead do 12 hour shifts for a few positions that were in the cards for the shift.
If anything, I could see tglhem maybe trying to add a 6th day, or the above mebtioned shift and a half. The issue with either option is the structuring of their union agreement will have a heavy hand in whatever happens, and the costs really might not be worth it for the short term gains.
This is all also taking out the wear on the human body from the equation. In the case of my company, 1.5+1.5 shifts did not equal 3 shifts worth of production. I can't remember the numbers too well anymore, but it never hit 100% for all shifts and slowly went down from there as the people got tired.
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Based on following, it seems like C8 production halt will be extended for another week 
https://www.motor1.com/news/510478/c...-beyond-june1/
https://www.motor1.com/news/510478/c...-beyond-june1/
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With the continued enormous popularity of the C8 and 2+ years of ongoing significant backlog of orders does GM consider creating additional production? I ask this question with the following givens... First, the global supply chain/parts issues would still have BG down even if you could produce double the capacity. Second, the awesome folks at the BG plant are producing a great product and not questioning their efforts at all. We have seen that BG can produce 900 cars per week when running smoothly with 2 shifts. What occurs on the 3rd shift? Is this for preventative maintenance on the line for the next day? Is there a long term option to hire and create a 3rd shift? I have just started my journey with a waitlist deposit a month ago and patiently wait, watch and research all things C8 to pass the time. Possibly someone here has detail into plant operations.
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Based on following, it seems like C8 production halt will be extended for another week
https://www.motor1.com/news/510478/c...-beyond-june1/
https://www.motor1.com/news/510478/c...-beyond-june1/