The hand construction means each worker does a much wider array of tasks in assembling each car. Audi has tapped “silver-liners” (silver-haired older line workers) to handle the more complex task of adding 40-50 different parts in the correct sequence. Score one for the old farts! A cool inside peak at how the Audi line is working to produce one of the most hotly anticipated sports cars in recent memory!
http://www.autointell.com/News-2007/July-2007/Jul-1/july-04-07-p15.htm
