Operational Excellence (OPEX) Daily Briefing – Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Stellantis and the $13 Billion OPEX Strategy: When Investment Meets Operational Efficiency.
Điểm Tin Operational Excellence (OPEX) Mỗi Ngày – Thứ Tư, Ngày 15/10/2025: Stellantis và Chiến Lược OPEX 13 Tỷ USD: Khi Đầu Tư Gắn Liền Hiệu Suất Vận Hành.
Welcome to my unique weekday article for the paid subscriber-only edition.
Operational Excellence (OPEX) Daily Briefing – issued on weekdays (Monday to Friday).
Điểm tin Operational Excellence (OPEX) hằng ngày (phát hành các ngày thứ Hai đến thứ Sáu).
This is the bilingual post in English and Vietnamese. Vietnamese is below.
Đây là bài viết song ngữ Anh-Việt. Tiếng Việt ở bên dưới.
Don’t forget the unique BizDecoded series.
🔍 20 Brands, 20 Deep Dives: The Business Behind the Money Machine
Starting from August 20, 2025, get ready for a masterclass like no other.
English
1: Official Announcement
On October 15, 2025, global automotive giant Stellantis — parent company of major brands such as Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Peugeot, Fiat, and Citroën — officially announced a $13 billion investment plan in the United States.
This massive investment will be used to expand and modernize its manufacturing system, including the reopening of the Belvidere plant in Illinois, which had been idled since 2023.
According to the announcement, the project is expected to create around 5,000 new jobs, focusing on the production of next-generation vehicles, particularly electric (EV) and hybrid models.
The reopening of Belvidere is not just a capacity expansion move for the North American market — it represents a strategic milestone in Stellantis’ long-term transition to clean energy, a goal the company has been pursuing for years.
In addition to Belvidere, Stellantis confirmed that part of the investment will go toward upgrading assembly lines and facilities in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.
These upgrades are expected to strengthen EV production capabilities in the U.S. and help Stellantis comply with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) requirements — which mandate local manufacturing and component sourcing to qualify for federal tax incentives.
Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, stated during the announcement:
“We are not just investing to build more vehicles — we are investing to build smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable vehicles.
Belvidere will become a symbol of modern manufacturing — where technology, people, and process work together to create real value.”
Industry analysts view this as a dual strategic move by Stellantis:
• Economically: Strengthening its foothold in the U.S. market — currently one of the most competitive EV arenas dominated by Tesla, GM, and Ford.
• Operationally: Rebuilding its manufacturing system on modern technology allows Stellantis to standardize processes, improve efficiency, and lower per-unit production costs — a key advancement toward Operational Excellence (OPEX) in the automotive sector.
The $13 billion investment also reflects Stellantis’ commitment to the U.S. supply chain, as the company emphasized the use of locally produced components, batteries, and technologies.
According to industry experts, this could become one of the largest industrial restructuring projects in the U.S. since the pandemic, potentially reshaping the global automotive manufacturing landscape in the EV era.
From a plant once shut down, Belvidere is now set to become a symbol of industrial revival — driven by the OPEX mindset: optimization, standardization, and sustainability.