Ford

I learned so very much. It can be a truly mind-blowing enhancement to anyone coming in with a fundamental business education. If you understand why things are done the way they are done here operationally, you will be a genius in operational best practices no matter where you go.

Ultimately, the product portfolio and product strategy are nonsense and demonstrate a lack of understanding of cars, customers, and profitability.

Jac Nasser tried to fix this, but was crucified for it (partially; he deserved it for taking a pure M&A approach).

Alan Mulally took the organic approach and made operations bulletproof (it was so awesome to work there during his era), but he didn't touch product strategy.

You continue to spew out commodities, but you lack the reputation for quality that you need for that. Instead, learn and focus on true platform leverage. Benchmark BMW. Heck, benchmark the F150 or Super Duty portfolio of products.