I've got to agree with Ron. Every unit being built has a specific build order, parts lists & drawings. I think the "boredom" story was your tourguide's idea of a joke.
Actually, most parts are common across many product lines. Plumbing is plumbing is plumbing as far as the workers are concerned. These units pretty much look the same under the hood, so to speak.
I noted the huge bundle of paperwork traveling with each unit. I wondered aloud during my tours, if the workers "Just Knew" what went where, or if they sometimes just assumed.... I was told what the tourguide assumed I wanted to hear, but sure, if you've installed the same toilet 7 times in the last week, why would it be any different on the 8th? Why would you check the paper work that one time?
I don't beat up on GSC's assembly process because after seeing it, I have the greatest respect for what they accomplish. It is NOT helter-skelter. There are final inspections & tests - though to this day, I wonder how some of the obvious, stupid mistakes can possibly get out the door. GSC wonders that as well.
I actually talked with some of the line workers & team leaders - they have every intention of doing thier job correctly. Again, GSC is NOT a half-"A##" operation.
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