Can Ford's build-to-order strategy work in long term?

November 15, 2021 05:00 AM

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co.'s pivot to a build- to-order sales model has been a lifeline for dealers suffering from near-empty lots amid the ongoing semiconductor shortage.

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