One Truck an Hour: The Auto Math That Changes Everything

What if a $10 part could swing millions, and a single extra truck per hour could add a quarter billion in revenue? We open with the hard math behind Ford’s production ramp-up, showing how small cost changes and modest line-speed gains compound into outsized financial results. It’s a revealing look at why automakers obsess over pennies, manage thousands of suppliers, and make capacity moves that ripple through jobs, community investment, and market share.