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Chris Perkins

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Nissan s comeback plan fewer headrests - The Untold Story

As part of his plan to save Nissan, new CEO Ivan Espinosa is instigating $1.7 billion in cuts to variable costs. Espinosa has a guy to do that job, Tatsuzo Tomita, who Automotive News refers to as Nissan’s "cost czar," which is fun. For months, Tomita has been soliciting ideas from employees and suppliers to save money while maintaining quality. One breakthrough: Headrests.

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