411A,
that's why I added 'cheaply enough...' to my post.
You are right, cost is all important and F-D have invested a lot in the infrastructure. The problem is that Germany is a high labour cost area, unfortunately probably too high, so that no matter how much automation you put into the final build the supply chain cost will still be there.
Anyone know how much F-D owe to their suppliers ?
VnV...
Last edited by VnV2178B; 11th July 2002 at 13:30.