Ford Facts
This famous car was introduced by Henry Ford in 1908.
Model T
FordOS is the predecessor of this transformational corporate strategy.
Ford+
True or False: Ford only exposes interns to corporate roles
False
Ford is working on transforming itself from an auto company, to this type of company
Software
Ford Chief Executive Officer
Jim Farley
Ford separated their electric and internal combustion businesses into two different divisions called these.
Ford Model E (electric) and Ford Blue (internal combustion)
FordOS is guided by the company's purpose: To help build a better world, where every person is free to ___.
This is Ford's post-graduation early career rotational program
Ford College Graduate Program (FCG)
These two areas of the business are Ford's biggest priorities, working to be improved through FordOS
Cost and Quality
Ford Chief Financial Officer
John Lawler
Known as the "T-Bird," this car was introduced in 1954 and emphasized comfort and convenience over sportiness. With its performance, design and distinctive porthole windows, the car would become a classic.
The Thunderbird
The FordOS Behaviors
Excellence, Focus, and Collaboration
In May 2023, Ford ranked on the prestigious list, America’s Best Employers for New Graduates, by this Publisher
Forbes
How often Ford and the UAW negotiate the contract
Every 4 years (in 2023!)
VP, EV Industrialization, Ford Model e
Lisa Drake
Ford acquired this Detroit building in 2018, shuttered over 30 years ago, is being redeveloped with modern work spaces, retail, restaurants, residential living and more.
Michigan Central Station
Name two of the FordOS Principles
2. Action Planning and Accountability
3. Problem Solving
4. Lean
In Summer 2022, Ford brought on this many interns across 176 schools and 44 states
Over 700
This event, which occurred May 2023, feature updates from company leaders on Ford’s ambitious strategy, including KPIs and financial targets for three global business segments
Capital Markets Day
Ford Pro Chief Executive Officer
Ted Cannis
Henry Ford was lifelong friends with this person
Thomas Edison
Chief Transformation Officer leading the transformation
John Dion
This Skill Team has the most early career professionals in Ford's rotational program
Marketing, Sales, and Service
Name three US states which Ford has manufacturing plants OUTSIDE of Michigan
New York, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, and Kentucky
Ford Credit Chief Executive Officer
Marrion Harris