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The Problem Boeing Ran Into After Outsourcing 787 Production
['Antonio Di Trapani', 'Victoria Agronsky']
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The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was once celebrated as a marvel of aviation innovation, bringing together cutting-edge composite materials, advanced systems, and global engineering expertise.
However, with the introduction of a brand-new project at the beginning of the 21st century (the Boeing 787 Dreamliner), Boeing has become a notorious case study in how not to outsource a supply chain.
Boeing transformed aircraft manufacturing with the Boeing 787 by creating a decentralized production model.
When Technical Innovation Meets Manufacturing TroubleCredit: ShutterstockAccording to ScienceDirect, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner utilizes a substantial amount of composite materials, comprising approximately 50% of its airframe by weight and 80% by volume.
Regulatory Pressure And Rebuilding TrustCredit: Photo: VDB Photos | ShutterstockHow has Boeing responded to the scrutiny and setbacks following its outsourcing and production issues?