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Ford Motor Company, World Headquarters Division:
Step 6 - Evaluate Progress
At more than 100 years old, Ford Motor Company is one of the largest U.S. based motor vehicle manufactures. A publicly traded company based in Michigan, Ford's product line includes cars, trucks and automotive financial services. Ford employs more than 280,000 people worldwide. Their business partners include dealers and more than 11,000 suppliers.
Industrial Partner Since 2001
Awards & Recognition
- Partner of the Year 2007,2006
- Sustained Excellence 2008
Contact Information:
Ford Motor Company, World Headquarters Division
One American Road
Dearborn, MI 48126-2798
313-322-3000
In Practice
6: Evaluate Progress
6.1: Measure Results
Plant Updates Bring Unexpected Returns
Ford's numerous manufacturing plants vary widely in age and construction, but the energy team has found ways to overcome inherent challenges in older facilities. Ford uses ENERGY STAR's Energy Performance Indicator (EPI) to benchmark assembly plants, and Portfolio Manager to benchmark office buildings which have corporate, research and engineering facilities. Ford created an EPI results table to compare all facilities, and discovered that the implementation of various energy projects at one of Ford's oldest plants resulted in an efficiency rating typical of new facilities. Ford helps employees to understand benchmarking scores through an "EPI Single Point Lesson" which gives an on-line overview of the tool in one sitting.
The corporate energy team reviews EPI scores with each plant's energy team to test the acceptance of score and determine how to apply findings.
