With regard to New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI), why did General Motors (GM) enter into a strategic alliance with Toyota?

to learn the lean manufacturing system pioneered by Toyota

Explanation:

The main reason for this strategic alliance was in order for General Motors to learn the lean manufacturing system pioneered by Toyota. The lean manufacturing system is a methodology derived from Toyota's 1930 operating model "The Toyota Way" which focuses on minimizing waste within manufacturing systems while at the same time being able to maximize productivity. This provides a great benefit to any manufacturing company, hence why General Motors was interested.

month 1 start amount =$3287.90 interest=(3287.90x0.0145/12)3.97 total to pay=$3291.81 paid =$1200 balance =$2,091.87

month 2 starting amount= $2,091.87 interest =$25.28 total to pay =$2117.15 paid =$1200 balance $917.15

month 3 starting amount =$917.15 interest =$11.08 total to pay =$928.23 paid =$928.23 balance =$0 total to pay 1200+1200+928.23 = $3328.23 it will take 3 months to pay a total of $3328.23

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