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Volkswagen’s Lean Turnaround | Global News

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Volkswagen’s CEO Oliver Blume is pushing hard to keep all factories open while slashing costs—aiming to cut car models by half as part of a three-year “fundamental realignment.” With pressure mounting from China and shrinking margins at home, Blume’s strategy focuses on smarter cost-cutting, not shutdowns. Factory costs in Germany have already dropped 20% last year, and the goal is to make every part of the business leaner and more profitable—balancing job retention with financial survival. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0d42c0bc1a99af18

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