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These are very impressive statistics which highlight a larger story:

"Since 1992, the BMW Group has invested nearly $12 billion in its South Carolina factory. BMW Manufacturing is the largest BMW Group plant in the world, producing more than 1,500 vehicles each day. The plant exports nearly 60 percent of its vehicles to about 120 global markets. For eight consecutive years, it has been the largest exporter by value in the United States. The model portfolio includes five top-selling BMW X models, four Motorsport X models, and two plug-in hybrid electric vehicle X models. The factory has a production capacity of up to 450,000 vehicles and employs more than 11,000 people."

Since more than half of the output is exported to 120 global markets, the factory in South Carolina has to successfully manufacturer many product variations while managing the supply chain of different parts.

The economic value brought to the US by a network of suppliers and parts is still significant even if the parts arrive from other parts of the world.

Nice work BMW Group.