rises, and costs shrink. Throughout their supply chain there have been countless efforts, both large and small, to improve processes, speed up, and lower costs for virtually all tasks that are required to put vehicles into the hands of customers worldwide. Corporate Structure Volkswagen’s corporate structure appears to violate the conventional wisdom of the automotive industry. Firstly, they have a large assortment of brands, each running as its own entity. Each has its own board of directors
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