The build date project

[Keith Seymore]

The operator looks at the build sheet in the appropriate box and sees he needs a "TAF".

He then walks over to this display of various racks, sorted by engine type, chooses a "TAF", and hangs it on the line.



Another reason for the broadcast code (also known as a "pick code") is that the part numbers themselves are so nuanced.

Can you imagine if he really wanted a part number 12345678 but incorrectly picked a 12345478?

It could be catastrophic.

K

[Keith Seymore]

This scenario plays out in a dozen different areas of the assembly plant, any place where there is proliferation within the RPO:

Transmissions (manual vs auto, low gear ratio, HD vs LD, etc)
Seats (based on color, trim level, vinyl, leather, extra padding, etc)
Axles (2wd vs 4wd, locking vs non, ratio, HD brakes, etc)
Tire/wheel (rim type, tire type - front, rear, spare or no spare)
Body shop (body style, high tunnel, low tunnel, bed length)
Paint (color, ZY1 single color, ZY3/4/5/6 two tones)
Radiators (size, auto vs manual, HD vs LD)

etc.

K