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he distinguished himself by championing and implementing new manufacturing technology during his 44-year career. He was elected to the NAE in 1985, with a citation for advancing manufacturing technology in concept and application.
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This position provided a challenge and opportunity to implement modern manufacturing technology in Deere factories that then included agricultural and industrial machines. The work included the largest manufacturing facility expansion undertaken in the history of the company and was completed in 1981 at the Waterloo Works tractor factory.
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His job was to rationalize the high degree of vertical integration at the company's tractor manufacturing operations worldwide and restructure manufacturing operations for significantly lower production schedules. This responsibility also included the design of worldwide agricultural tractors, which would affect all Deere tractor factories -- in the United States, Germany, France, Mexico, Argentina, and Spain.
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Over his long and distinguished career Jim's sharp, penetrating mind and broad experience in the implementation of new design and manufacturing technology were unmatched. After his retirement from Deere he served on numerous community boards and organizations.
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J A M E S F L A R D N E R 165 memorized and books read aloud together.
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