Victor Taylor
Coverage of Victor Taylor in the Nexus archive.
- Nissan's in-factory AI cameras track how factory workers bend, walk, and build cars
Nissan implemented AI-powered cameras at its Canton, Mississippi plant to analyze how workers move while assembling vehicles. The system monitors body angles and identifies potential safety risks, contributing to approximately $34 million in health and safety-related savings. These technological improvements were initially evaluated for manufacturing efficiency but proved critical for worker safety.
- Nissan marks pickup truck milestone with plans for growth in Mississippi
Nissan produced its millionth Frontier pickup truck at its Canton, Mississippi, plant, with plans to increase annual production from 64,000-70,000 to 100,000 due to rising demand. Victor Taylor, head of supply chain for Nissan North America, highlighted the truck's role in U.S. manufacturing and a 24% sales increase since May, aligning with growing light truck sales in the U.S.