Transforming Vehicle Development Lori Queen Vehicle Line Executive - Small Cars General Motors Corporation

Traditional VDP: Physical Hardware based Sequential activities Outside – In design approach No single point decision maker

Traditional “All New” Vehicle Timing Program Kick-Off Surface Release Start of Production 1980’s

Production Tool Development Traditional “All New” Vehicle Timing Program Kick-Off Surface Release Start of Production 1980’s 1990’s Sourcing Styling Engineering Design Design Validation Production Tool Development Installation Process Validation

Production Tool Development Traditional “All New” Vehicle Timing Program Kick-Off Surface Release Start of Production 1980’s 1990’s 2006 Solstice Timing Sourcing Styling Engineering Design Design Validation Production Tool Development Installation Process Validation

Key Enablers: Predictive Math Capability Willingness to Take Risks Supplier Relationships Re-thinking the Timing Critical Path

2006 Pontiac Solstice

Solstice Uniqueness: Low Volume and Low Investment New Technology Sheet metal hydroformed panels - to enable low investment Clear “Winning" Theme before Program Initiation Allowed us to skip the theme exploration and clinic phases The BOM was heavily based on reuse of existing solutions We scoured the world for the best available solutions to integrate vs. starting from scratch

2007 Saturn Sky