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On Weds, 05-26, Lori sent me a TPW of 06-28 which was a 2 week push back from my TPW of 06-14. I received my 06-14 TPW on the 19th, AFTER the one week closure for the week of May 10. Hoping my TPW of 06-28 accounted for next week already since it was a 2 week push....anyone in the same boat know the answer?
On Weds, 05-26, Lori sent me a TPW of 06-28 which was a 2 week push back from my TPW of 06-14. I received my 06-14 TPW on the 19th, AFTER the one week closure for the week of May 10. Hoping my TPW of 06-28 accounted for next week already since it was a 2 week push....anyone in the same boat know the answer?
Everyone have a safe Memorial weekend!!
I think the real answer is no one knows. But based on the multitude of 2+ weeks of movement we have seen since May 10th I think there is reason to be optimistic that it does account for both weeks. When the news first started to leak out about the recent shutdown it was reported that it would last 2 weeks but the official news only mentioned one week. That's why there is some doubt.
Last edited by Boomer38; May 28, 2021 at 10:17 AM.
I think the real answer is no one knows. But based on the multitude of 2+ weeks of movement we have seen since May 10th I think there is reason to be optimistic that it does account for both weeks. When the news first started to leak out about the recent shutdown it was reported that it would last 2 weeks but the official news only mentioned one week. That's why there is some doubt.
We had numerous 2+ week TPW movements. Allegedly "fake news" Facebook accurately reported in advance we were looking at a likely 2 week shutdown.
Yet the official statement from GM we all awaited finally came and looked like this:
“Our supply chain, manufacturing and engineering teams are working closely with our supply base to mitigate any further impact on production, and we expect the plant to resume normal operations on Tuesday, 1 June,”
Late, Wrong. No cause listed. And almost certainly disingenuous based on the schedule switches already made at BG. And you wonder why we're skeptical.
We had numerous 2+ week TPW movements. Allegedly "fake news" Facebook accurately reported in advance we were looking at a likely 2 week shutdown.
Yet the official statement from GM we all awaited finally came and looked like this:
“Our supply chain, manufacturing and engineering teams are working closely with our supply base to mitigate any further impact on production, and we expect the plant to resume normal operations on Tuesday, 1 June,”
Late, Wrong. No cause listed. And almost certainly disingenuous based on the schedule switches already made at BG. And you wonder why we're skeptical.
Given my own bump history (no bumps for two weeks of shutdown, then a three week bump with the next week shutdown) makes me just a little wee bit more hopeful that my bump last week to 7/5 will hold... until the next shutdown.
Some positive news GM Authority article today Camaro production starting one week earlier in June. And crossover production in Mexico also returning. Suggests chip shortage problems are being resolved.
Hopeful June will be an improvement also for BGA!
I think the real answer is no one knows. But based on the multitude of 2+ weeks of movement we have seen since May 10th I think there is reason to be optimistic that it does account for both weeks. When the news first started to leak out about the recent shutdown it was reported that it would last 2 weeks but the official news only mentioned one week. That's why there is some doubt.
**My TPW was just updated to 07/05. So there's the answer, LOL.
Latest update. My plan is to keep updating based only on reports by members until mid to late next week. Then I will add the additional week for next weeks shutdown to those that haven't received an updated TPW since the week of 5/10. Also, I will not update the green/yellow highlighting on anyone until I do the larger update next week.
Last edited by Boomer38; May 28, 2021 at 12:32 PM.
There was some discussion yesterday about the TPW's being purely fictitious, not really meaning anything, and questioning why they are even developing them or putting them out. I know this sentiment is purely due to the frustration that everyone one of us feels right now. Bottom line, BGA has to schedule production to spread out colors, HTC vs Coupes, and significant options. They also have to know when various options and colors are scheduled to be built to have the correct supply on hand for a given week. In order to do this they have to have projected TPW's for the production line to function properly. I don't believe GM/BGA really wants us to know our TPW's prior to reaching 3300/3400 status. If they did the CC would be able to tell us. They understand how preliminary these dates are and that they will change even sometimes after 3400 status. They also don't want people calling dealers or the CC expressing their frustration when the dates do change.
The NCM also has to know the preliminary TPW's as well to plan and schedule deliveries in advance and make sure they have adequate staff to cover both the preparation and delivery of the cars. We are fortunate that the NCM Delivery Team has been willing to provide TPW's even to people that aren't doing the NCM delivery. As frustrating as the whole process and experience has been I am very grateful to have an approximate TPW and know my place in line vs. being left in the dark until the last week or two before it is built. I can't imagine how much worse this wait would be if I had to stay at 3000 for 3 to 4 months without any idea at all when it might get built. I know the next time I contact the NCM to get my TPW I plan to express how grateful I am that they are willing to go out of their way to help us during this frustrating process.
Last edited by Boomer38; May 28, 2021 at 12:41 PM.
There was some discussion yesterday about the TPW's being purely fictitious, not really meaning anything, and questioning why they are even developing them or putting them out. I know this sentiment is purely due to the frustration that everyone one of us feels right now. Bottom line, BGA has to schedule production to spread out colors, HTC vs Coupes, and significant options. They also have to know when various options and colors are built to have the correct supply on hand for a given week. In order to do this they have to have projected TPW's for the production line to function properly. I don't believe GM/BGA really wants us to know our TPW's prior to reaching 3300/3400 status. If they did the CC would be able to tell us. They understand how preliminary these dates are and that they will change even sometimes after 3400 status. They also don't want people calling dealers or the CC expressing their frustration when the dates do change.
The NCM also has to know the preliminary TPW's as well to plan and schedule deliveries in advance and make sure they have adequate staff to cover both the preparation and delivery of the cars. We are fortunate that the NCM Delivery Team has been willing to provide TPW's even to people that aren't doing the NCM delivery. As frustrating as the whole process and experience has been I am very grateful to have an approximate TPW and know my place in line vs. being left in the dark until the last week or two before it is built. I can't imagine how much worse this wait would be if I had to stay at 3000 for 3 to 4 months without any idea at all when it might get built. I know the next time I contact the NCM to get my TPW I plan to express how grateful I am that they are willing to go out of their way to help us during this frustrating process.
100% agree. I would also suggest that anyone that contacts the NCM about a tpw status, to become a NCM member. The NCM is not a part of GM and relies on memberships. It's not expensive and I'm sure they appreciate it.
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