Elkhart County, Indiana produces 80% of America's recreational vehicles, with Thor Industries, Forest River, and dozens of manufacturers building over 600,000 RVs annually. The industry faces unique scheduling challenges: highly seasonal demand, extensive customization, and complex supply chains. AI scheduling helps Indiana RV manufacturers balance these competing demands while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.
Indiana RV Industry Scale
- Production: 80% of US RV production
- Employment: 50,000+ direct jobs
- Companies: Thor, Forest River, Winnebago
- Seasonality: 3x volume swing between seasons
Customization Challenge
Modern RVs offer thousands of option combinations. AI scheduling optimizes build sequences to minimize changeovers while meeting dealer delivery requirements.
Scheduling Challenges
- Seasonal demand management
- High-mix, custom configuration builds
- Workforce scaling and training
- Supply chain synchronization
- Quality across rapid production
80%Of US RVs manufactured in Elkhart County, Indiana
AI Scheduling Applications
- Line Balancing: Optimize station assignments
- Sequencing: Group similar configurations
- Workforce: Match skills to complexity
- Maintenance: Schedule during low-production periods
Optimize Your RV Production
See how AI scheduling can improve throughput during peak season.
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