Global Production, Outsourcing, and Logistics
Read the opening case on Boeing 787s, and research for the updated information on the Boeing 787s.
Identify the pros and cons of assembling a plane with many different parts and manufacturers as Boeing did with the 787.
Assess whether Boeing’s approach to the assembly of the 787 contributed to the mechanical problems.
Write three pages on what quality control measures Boeing can put in place to avert mechanical problems with all the manufacturers, suppliers, and assembly. Either submits online or to your instructor.
Feel free to discuss your ideas as part of your discussions with classmates.