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Ford Motor Company to Share Update on Operational Efficiency Improvements at Barclays Global Automotive Conference

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 7, 2018 – On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Joe Hinrichs, Ford Motor Company’s executive vice president and president, global operations will present at Barclays Global Automotive Conference in New York.

Hinrichs will provide an update on the company’s previously announced fitness initiatives, as well as progress the company is making to redesign its global operations by focusing on the following three key initiatives:

  • Complexity Management
  • Capital Equipment Reuse
  • Yield Management

Hinrichs will discuss how Ford is working across the company to become more operationally fit  and how each of these redesign initiatives has a dedicated team in place, focused on optimizing products, processes and margins.

Ford’s presentation will take place from 12:45 p.m. to 1:25 p.m. ET at Barclays’ office in New York City (745 Seventh Ave.) and can be accessed at shareholder.ford.com or by clicking on this link.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams.  The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty.  Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services.  The company does that through three customer-centered business segments:  Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough electric vehicles along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs.  Additionally, Ford provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company.  Ford employs about 174,000 people worldwide.  More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com.