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The story: When Boeing delivered its new Dreamliner 787 to All Nippon Airlines last month, it was the culmination of a long and drawn-out process. The first delivery came more than three years after the revolutionary aircraft – its innovation coming both from its use of composite materials and in terms of how the supply chain was managed – was first scheduled.

The challenge: One reason for the delay was an industry-wide shortage of aerospace fasteners, the nuts, bolts, rivets and washers that hold aircraft together. Although fasteners comprise only about 3 per cent of the cost of an aircraft, they became a serious supply-chain issue.

The worldwide downturn in the aircraft industry caused by the terrorist attacks of September 11 2001 led to consolidation among fastener makers, along with reduced capacity and smaller workforces. Although demand began to increase again, the fastener makers resisted adding capacity because of the continuing uncertainty over just how much demand there would be. So by the end of 2006 the fastener sector was running at only 80-90 per cent capacity.

The problem: In 2007 Boeing’s analysis of the shortage confirmed that there were fundamental ordering and scheduling problems. Because fasteners are used by Boeing as well as its partners, and each had its own way of procuring them, the fastener makers were unable to get a clear picture of demand. Above all, the process was not geared to forecasting demand.

Boeing’s study also revealed that the shortages might continue into 2012, even if fastener makers had increased capacity.

The response: Boeing decided to implement a programme that would change the fastener sector.

The most important changes would be better signalling of demand and the aggregation of supply-chain management in one place for Boeing and its six main production partners.

The new system, which Boeing named the Fastener Procurement Model (FPM), would use a central purchasing system to manage orders and inventory. It would also enable Boeing to negotiate a price directly with fastener makers to ensure more favourable pricing, both for itself and its partners. This was seen as key to encouraging the latter to implement the FPM.

In addition, Boeing and its production partners would make daily updates on inventory levels in a central web portal, which would help stabilise the supply chain.

The fastener makers would be responsible for replenishing inventory between set minimum and maximum levels. Boeing would also develop a forecasting algorithm to help smooth demand.

What happened: Challenges in rolling out the FPM quickly emerged.

Boeing’s main partners were worried that they would not benefit financially.

To deal with this, Boeing sent a formal request to the fastener makers asking for preliminary pricing data. But many manufacturers were both unhappy at sharing information on pricing and confused by the amount of information requested.

Moreover, Boeing had overlooked how important distributors were to the supply chain. The aircraft maker realised it had to consider more partners when planning FPM.

Boeing also met internal obstacles. It found that middle managers were sceptical of the claimed benefits and were worried about unintended consequences.

Key lessons: A lack of attention to commodity items such as fasteners can put a company at risk.

At Boeing, the effort to ensure fastener availability turned into something completely different as more parties than expected had to be extensively consulted and reassured. So, when planning and implementing a radical new procurement model – or any similar programme – it is vital to factor in all partners involved.

Ravi Anupindi is the Michael R. and Mary Kay Hallman Fellow and program director of the master of supply chain management course at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. To access the full case study, click here

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During Jan 2003, Boeing decided to go ahead with a development designation to develop a new super-efficient midsized airplane—the Boeing 787 with the focus on efficiency, economics, environmental performance, comfort and convenience along with e-enabled systems. The Boeing 787 was developed as a 200–250 seat airplane to provide nonstop, point to point service. The project though was expected to deliver the new airplane to customers by 2004 got delayed and the new planes entered into service by the year 2009. The 787 became the fastest selling wide body airplane in history. On Dec 15 2009, the 787 Dreamliner made its first flight from Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The 787-8 Dreamliner can accommodate 210–250 passengers on routes of 7650–8200 nautical miles while the 787-9 Dreamliner can carry passengers in the range of 250–290 on routes of 8000–8500 nautical miles. During the Paris Air Show held on June 18, 2013, Boeing launched the third member of the 787 family—787-10 Dreamliner. This series had orders for 102 airplanes from five customers. This longest aircraft of the 787 family achieved firm configuration in April 2014 and was scheduled for delivery in the year 2018. The new 787-10 has seating capacity in the range of 300–330 passengers and was designed to fly up to 7000 nautical miles. The new 787-10 aircraft covered more than 90% of the world’s twin aisle routes. The engines for the 787 aircrafts were provided by General Electric and Rolls Royce. The 787 is a groundbreaker in design, build and technology. It is the first airplane in which the composite materials form approximately 50% of the primary structure. The 787 Dreamliner can achieve 20–25% greater fuel efficiency and lesser carbon emissions.

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The 787 Dreamliner aircraft project required not only the application and integration of new construction materials, it also required new project management techniques for Boeing. By outsourcing most of the aircraft fabrication, Boeing’s primary role changed from designer and manufacturer to system integrator. Hindsight shows that more preparation and planning was needed for this transition. This case study review of the Boeing Dreamliner examines the project management techniques actually employed during the initiation and execution phases of the project. Techniques evolved from the start of the project to what is used currently. Best practices and recommendations for how a large-scale outsourced project could be managed are described. During the initiation phase, Boeing decided to outsource both design and manufacturing. Outsourcing core competencies is a risk to the main contractor’s design and manufacturing edge. The authors recommend selecting those subcontractors with a five step plan, based on selection criteria and culminating with clearly defined expectations. Boeing’s selection was strongly based on cost and market access, and the subcontractor understanding of work expectations initially differed from Boeing’s. It is important to work closely with subcontractors when advanced technology and key components are at stake. Boeing is doing this now, more effectively than at the start. Regular monitoring and control has improved as the project has progressed. Finally, delays and issues show after the fact that Boeing’s early work would have benefited from more robust risk management methods. Risk management techniques are discussed as are improvements Boeing has implemented currently.

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Boeing's revolutionary 787 Dreamliner has changed air travel forever. Here's how the company left competitors in the dust with a risky $8 billion bet.

• First flown in 2009, the Boeing 787 was the first next-generation plane produced by a major aircraft manufacturer.
• The jet was produced following the success of the Boeing 777, but it has faced setbacks over the years.
• Quality concerns halted deliveries of the jet in 2020, but the FAA recently gave Boeing the green light to resume.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner brought aviation into a new next-generation era when it took its first flight on December 15, 2009, and represented the future for Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Source: Boeing

After years of building widebody aircraft with four engines, it wasn't until the 1990s that Boeing shifted to twin-engine dual-aisle aircraft.

Following the success of the 777, Boeing's best-selling wide-body planes, Boeing decided to continue the trend with a focus on efficiency and launched a new program in 2003 dubbed the "7E7."

The "E" would be the focal point for the aircraft, representing that the jet would lead in such factors as efficiency, economics, and environmental standards.

Instead of trying to level up the 777, Boeing looked back to see which seat market could be improved. It decided upon the 200-to-250-seat market that was served by the Boeing 767. The 7E7 wouldn't be Boeing's largest or fastest plane, but it didn't need to be.

The new aircraft would be called the Dreamliner following a worldwide vote and given the designation of the 787 as it followed the 777. Other potential names for the aircraft included the Global Cruiser, eLiner, and Stratoclimber.

Boeing began the $8 billion development of the aircraft in 2004 when Japan's All Nippon Airways placed a $6 billion order for 50 of the type, making Boeing history with the largest order for a new passenger jet aircraft.

Source: Boeing and New York Times

Before production on the first model began, Boeing was already touting its capabilities including ranges of up to 8,500 nautical miles, 20 percent less fuel consumption compared to similar aircraft and a slew of passenger-friendly amenities.

Airlines would have a choice with the Dreamliner on what would be powering the aircraft with Boeing installing a standard engine interface to accommodate two models, the General Electric GEnx…

...and the Rolls Royce Trent 1000, the engine which would later cause trouble for the aircraft.

Driving its efficiency would be its one-piece carbon fiber fuselage, a lightweight alternative to aluminum that reduced the need for rivets and panels to assemble the aircraft.

Source: New York Times

Analysts were watching its development closely as an aircraft of this caliber had never been attempted before and it was a big bet for Boeing that would determine its position in commercial aviation for years to come.

Though initial sales were record-breaking, Boeing would ultimately have to live up to its promises of increased efficiency and better economics on a new type of plane it had never built before.

Boeing would produce three variants, the smaller -8, the mid-size -9, and the larger -10.

Production would be a global affair, with companies in countries such as the United Kingdom, Japan, France, and Italy taking part in developing various aspects of the aircraft.

When the first -8 variant was first unveiled in 2007, the aircraft was unlike anything flying at the time and looked nothing like any other products that came from Boeing's facilities.

Everything about the aircraft's appearance was distinct including the cockpit windows…

...chevron on the back of the engines to reduce noise…

...and the wings.

The smaller -8 can seat up to 248 passengers in a two-class configuration and fly up to 7,305 nautical miles, almost the distance between New York and Bangkok.

On the inside, the Dreamliner promises a spacious cabin with lower cabin altitude pressure allowing higher onboard humidity levels...

...as well as larger windows with dimmers instead of shades...

...and an ultra-modern cockpit with high-definition displays.

By the time it debuted, the unique aircraft already had over $100 billion in orders for 677 models.

The new plane was all set to be delivered to All Nippon Airways in 2008 until Boeing ran into production problems. Issues with the aircraft's suppliers and primary engine manufacturer Rolls Royce had pushed back test flights and the first flight of the aircraft was pushed back until late 2009.

The aircraft finally flew for the first time on December 15, 2009, marking the start of the next-generation revolution in aviation and immediately rendering iconic aircraft like the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 obsolete.

After a year and a half of test flights, the first Dreamliner was delivered to All Nippon Airways on September 26, 2011, nearly ten years following its order.

All Nippon Airways would be one of the Dreamliner's biggest fans, using all three variants to round out its fleet and shunning Airbus' rival offering, the A350 XWB.

After All Nippon took delivery of the first seven Dreamliners, deliveries to other customers began, including Japan Airlines...

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...Ethiopian Airlines…

...United Airlines…

...LOT Polish Airlines…

...Qatar Airways…

...British Airways…

...and Aeromexico.

Not long after the first delivery of the -8, Boeing debuted another newborn — the 787-9. The younger sibling first flew on September 17, 2013.

As the middle child of the family, the -9 was 20 feet longer than the -8, seating up to 296 passengers in a two-class configuration. It can also fly 250 nautical miles further than its older sibling.

This time, Air New Zealand took delivery of the first aircraft, which would become its flagship. The plane went on to fly some of Air New Zealand's longest routes, including between Auckland and Houston…

…and will fly what will be the fourth-longest route in the world between Auckland and New York starting in September.

Air New Zealand will operate the 4th longest flight in the world when it launches the first-ever nonstop route between the US East Coast and the South Pacific nation

Long, thin routes, such as the ones Air New Zealand would be using the plane, were precisely the type that Boeing promised it could fly. The Dreamliner allowed airlines to open up routes to previously unviable markets.

British Airways used the aircraft for a similar purpose, opening up routes from London to smaller markets in the US including Charleston, South Carolina; Nashville, Tennessee; New Orleans, and Pittsburgh.

Many of the operators of the -8 jumped onboard the -9 with orders from airlines such as All Nippon Airways…

...United Airlines,…

...and Japan Airlines.

But, the -9 saw many first-time customers purchasing the aircraft besides Air New Zealand, favoring the greater capacity and range, including Virgin Atlantic Airways…

...Etihad Airways…

...Air Canada…

...Vietnam Airlines…

...KLM Royal Dutch Airlines…

...Qantas...

...and LATAM Airlines.

The efficiency offered by the aircraft quickly allowed it to dominate the list of the world's longest flights and create new ones, including San Francisco to Singapore operated by a United Airlines Boeing 787-9, which is a 7,339-nautical mile route…

Source: Forbes

...and Perth to London operated by a Qantas 787-9 Dreamliner, a 7,829-nautical mile route that became the first nonstop link between Australia and the United Kingdom.

Qantas even used the aircraft to test nonstop flights from London and New York to Sydney, known as Project Sunshine.

Qantas will launch the world's longest flights, flying nonstop to New York and London from Sydney in 2025 — see what the 20-hour flights will look like

The longest-ever nonstop Boeing 787 flight was operated by Comlux in March 2021, flying 12,106 miles from Seoul, South Korea, to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The ultra-long-haul flight lasted 20 hours and 19 minutes.

Source: Aviacionline

While the Dreamliner is revolutionary in its efficiency and performance, the aircraft also sparked a low-cost revolution, with multiple budget long-haul carriers adopting the aircraft as a way to bring down operating costs.

Norwegian Air Shuttle's low-cost long-haul spinoff, aptly named Norwegian Long-Haul, used the aircraft to fly transatlantic routes between Europe and North America with advertised fares as low as $99 for a base ticket.

However, COVID-19, combined with other factors like increased competition, forced Norwegian to stop long-haul flying in 2021. The carrier said it will not resume the service post-pandemic.

Nevertheless, other budget carriers, including Singapore-based Scoot and Australia-based Jetstar, continue to fly the Dreamliner long-haul.

European low-cost startup Norse Atlantic Airlines also flies the Dreamliner, which it calls "Longships," across the Atlantic. The carrier started operations in June 2022 and hopes to fill the market gap left behind by Norwegian.

What passengers can expect when booking Europe's newest low-cost airline that will begin service to the US this summer

The final and largest Dreamliner variant, the 787-10, took the skies on March 31, 2017, eight years after the first variant did so in 2009.

The 787-10 is 18 feet longer than the -9 and 38 feet longer than the -8, and is able to seat 336 passengers in a two-class configuration.

However, the shorter-ranged aircraft is only able to fly as far as 6,330 nautical miles, which is about 975 nautical miles fewer than the -8, and 1,235 nautical miles shorter than the -9.

The first 787-10 was delivered to Singapore Airlines on March 25, 2018, and the full Dreamliner family was operating passenger flights all over the world soon after.

United Airlines became the first and only US operator of all three variants in 2018, with the airline being an early adopter of the 787-8 and subsequently taking delivery of each additional variant as they became available.

Despite its success, the 787 was not without its issues as the -8 fleet was grounded in 2013 following a series of malfunctions with the aircraft's battery.

The grounding only lasted four months, but permanently scarred the 787's entry into service after images like this one of an ANA 787 making an emergency landing circulated.

Source: FlightGlobal

Once that issue was resolved, another arose in the aircraft's Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines, where parts of the engine were cracking.

Source: CNBC

The issue, which is ongoing, has cost Rolls Royce over $1 billion and grounded 787 fleets equipped with the manufacturer's engines, crippling numerous airlines and forcing them to spend millions on leased aircraft.

As of 2022, most of the Trent 1000 issues have been resolved, though Rolls-Royce said there is one modification that will be completed next year.

Source: Reuters

While Boeing hoped that would be the end of its 787 problems, another came up in 2019 when engineers voluntarily grounded eight planes due to paper-width gaps in the fuselage.

Source: Wall Street Journal

"Individually, these issues, while not up to specifications, still meet limit load conditions," Boeing said at the time. "When combined in the same location, however, they result in a condition that does not meet limit load requirements."

Shortly after, the Federal Aviation Administration launched its own investigation of the Dreamliner. In October 2020, future deliveries of the jet were paused, though Boeing was still able to deliver 14 jets by May 2021.

Source: Aviation International News

However, the FAA re-halted deliveries the same month over inspection method concerns, and Boeing was left with 120 jets, worth a collective $25 billion, sitting stagnant.

Source: WSJ

After 15 months of waiting, the FAA gave Boeing the green light to resume deliveries, with the first 787 going to American Airlines on Wednesday.

Source: American Airlines

The agency still says it will inspect all Dreamliner airworthiness ahead of future deliveries. According to the Wall Street Journal, American's plane was approved on Monday.

Source: Reuters , Wall Street Journal

FAA acting Administrator Billy Nolen met with inspectors at Boeing's South Carolina Delivery Center on August 4 ahead of the plane's final approval.

His visit was "to ensure that the FAA is satisfied that Boeing has taken the appropriate steps to improve manufacturing quality and to guarantee the autonomy of workers who ensure regulatory compliance on the company's assembly lines."

Despite its issues and initial unprofitability, the Dreamliner has grown to be one of Boeing's best-sellers with nearly 1,500 orders.

Once word of the Dreamliner and its next-generation capabilities was announced, rival manufacturer Airbus also jumped into the market and began developing the A350 XWB and the Airbus A330neo, the 787's main competitors.

Airbus recently delivered the 350th A350 plane, its answer to Boeing's revolutionary 787 Dreamliner. Here's how the new aircraft is reshaping air travel.

The Dreamliner was first in the market, however, and its legacy can be seen at every major airport with airlines all over the world on every populated continent adopting the type.

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Show More Introduction Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the project plan of Boeing company about light weight aircraft with high technology. The project of this aircraft has facing several problems such as software problem that led to engine shutting down automatically, lithium ion battery that causes fire inside the aircraft and others problem that led delay in the production. The Boeing 787 has 3 different categories which are 787-3 that has been designed to fit in 250 passengers, 2 class, short range body and with range of 2,500 to 3,050 nautical miles (4,650 to 5,650 km) because the aircraft have les market therefore it only popular in Japanese market because it adapts to local customer’s demand, 787-8 with 242 passengers seat and can fly for 13,621 km. …show more content… The cost of delay has actually risk the project to cost for $12 billion. 1.2 Outsourcing Upon Outsourcing from the journal article of (Forbes, 2015) Boeing made several problems in their decision to outsource their aircraft plan. The purpose is to reduce the project plan time of Dreamliner from 6 years to 4 years and cost from $10 billion to $6 billion however, the project plan does not turn out to be exactly with the plan, Boeing suffer from delay of 3 more year ahead from it planned and thus led to over budget of billions dollars. First, Boeing trying to improve the substantiality of flying experience by using the material of aluminium, carbon and titanium that could allow to increase humidity and cabin pressure to be maintain in passenger cabin. The material help to reduce weight in the aircraft body ad thus enable 787 to fly whenever it likes …show more content… The data loader backings the insertion of data of operational software into the appropriate avionics systems. Boeing 787 also use digital fly-by-wire system that function for flight control computers and the actuator control electronics, plus sensors to support the fly-by-wire computations. It also deliveries the mode control panels the pilot typically uses when the autopilot function is affected, as well as some batteries for backup power. The flight control electronic package includes cabinets containing computer modules and actuator control electronics modules that effectively drive the actuators, along with power conditioning modules. 1.4 Supply Chain Boeing using just-in-time ordering, point-of-use delivery and internal kitting to streamline the product process for the uses of suppliers. The supply chain tool that Boeing uses is consumption based ordering it allows suppliers to use Boeing inventory levels with suppliers and the suppliers can use the system only when Boeing inventory levels drop under definite edges. The value chain lets suppliers to react based on their needs and to adapt to demand of the aircraft rather than wanting the order of the Boeing. This also help to better forecast the staffing needs, schedules maintenance and perform lean

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To meet customer demand, Riordan’s [pic]supply chain process must concentrate on inventory management process in the system to fulfill the orders requested (Chase, Jacobs and Aquilano, 2006,). Riordan currently tracks its inventory manually at many points in the supply chain. With the implementation of an integrated inventory management system Riordan would be able to improve cash flow, inventory visibility, and decision-making as well as manage all the resources utilized to meet customer demand for its…

Lockheed Martin's F-35 Production Line

The introduction and implementation of a Just-In-Time (JIT) approach to this production line would be ideal to reduce lead time, minimize inventory on floor and optimize storage area. In particular, adopting a Kanban (card) system would establish lean manufacturing principles that would help streamline the entire process. There is a current card system that is used throughout the production line to monitor the work and parts applied to the aircraft. However, it is difficult in this production system to achieve true JIT goals due to the dynamics of the supply chain. Because of the large complexity of parts needed to construct the F-35, outside vendors are necessary in order to alleviate the weight of having to produce parts in-house.…

Did Boeing Build The 727

Boeing has designed and manufactured various cargo aircrafts throughout the years to attain the requirements necessitated by industrial freight and cargo operators; this is vital, as the demand for cohesive freight solutions is increasing – the world freighter demand is expected to double by the year 2035. Presented with competition in the 1960’s from aeroplanes such as de Havilland Trident, Sud Aviation Caravelle and British Aircraft Corp. BAC 1-11 and companies like Lockheed, Convair and Douglas, Boeing designed the 727 aircraft, including variants such as a convertible passenger-cargo model; despite challenges such as consumer demand clashes, the 727 was the first commercial airplane to attain the 1000-sales milestone – putting the company…

Boeing Merger

Boeing is a world renown producer of jets and commercial airliners. Boeing is a corporation that also produces things for the United States Military. When Boeing was in the making, William E. Boeing there founder graduated from Yale and wanted to take some risks. He took a risk in the Northwest timber industry which that experience helped him drastically in aviation. Boeing became what it is today under his guidance and in 1934 there was a mandated dispersion of the company.…

Why Is Alaska Airlines Best Known For Their High Levels Of Process Control System

Airlines can examine its supply chain management process. Good management of the company’s suppliers will have a positive impact on the company’s operations because it will assure the company is providing good quality products to their customers, increase the company reputation, reduce operating cost and consequently increase profitability. Furthermore, a good supply chain management can be a competitive advantage for the company because it creates a better relationship with suppliers and enhance the business…

Dreamliner Outline

I would like to start my part of presentation from brief overview of Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Dreamliner as you may already know that nowadays it is well-known jet airliner around the world and It is made by the USA Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It is Boeing's most fuel-efficient airplane and is a unique airliner with the use of composite materials as the fundamental material in the construction of its airframe. According to some experts from Commercial Airplanes, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's distinguishing features include mostly electrical flight systems, swept wingtips, and noise-reducing chevrons on its engine nacelles. By the way, total revenue in 2015 was $96 billion.…

Boeing Research Paper

One of the most famous aviation companies in the world, Boeing has a long and storied history which few other businesses can equal. The first origins of Boeing came in 1910, when William E. Boeing bought the first airplane factory for his eventual company, The Boeing Company. In 1917, the company helped develop aircraft for World War I. From the 1920s to the 1930s, the company successfully sold numerous aircraft designs to the U.S. Military, which is still does to this day. Prior to and during World War II, the company continued to design multiple aircraft for commercial and military purposes. In 1958, Boeing designed and released its first version of its now-famous airplane line, the Boeing 707.…

International Business Strategy Case Study The Bombardier

Through research, it shows one of the factors that were pointed out as the greatest threat is the uprising cost of doing business. Without a plan that could reduce model cost, it will be difficult for the Bombardier to sustain its low price. These are just a few areas that the Bombardiers must examine to stay competitive in the growing market. Throughout the report there were few essential elements of the bombardier company which should be taking into consideration. At last, the bombardier company must strengthen its development and research department to enhance their future and equip itself to transact with the dynamic…

Dynamics Of Aircraft Degradation Case Study

Assumptions are that the through maintenance the airplane can surpass its intended lifespan, but costs are high. Manufacturers sent 20 years as the replacement age for many models, although it was extended. Analysis made on US commercial airplanes shows that in 1997, 46% were over 17 years and 28% over 20years, whilst in 2001, 31% were over 15years of age and of them 66% of them accounted for the total per block hour maintenance. Nevertheless, degeneration occurs, it is polished by numerous factors; intensity use; quality and quantity of repair; environment; and scheduled maintenance. A point should be taken that roughly 60% of maintenance is…

The Implementation Of The Army Containment System

Due to implementation of the supply ordering process through use of computer-based systems, there has been exponentially decreased amounts of time required to process and receive our everyday sustainment needs such as; parts, food, equipment, and even the personnel required to complete the mission. This improvement has taken time to come to fruition though. There has been a true learning curve over the years that has caused more inefficiencies throughout the services, but as we increase the quality and quantity of training on how to use these systems, we have learned to become much more organized in the ways we do…

Case Study Mattel Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility: As a leader in the toy industry, Mattel failed to fulfill its corporate social responsibility and meet the legitimate concerns of society. In the business world, corporations should be responsible for all of stakeholders, including the shareholders, customers, and the society. Thus, the best social responsibility is to create shared value for society and the business (Hitt, Black, and Porter 51).…

Boeing Business Strategy Analysis

It is studying the competitive market, such as Airbus, and working on the continuous development of the company by raising the level of the company's technical, service and management to be able to compete strongly. They worked on the development of some aircraft such as: The 777-300ER comes as a product of Boeing's continuous development. Travelers are also expected to perform well, prompting Boeing to continue to develop and remain the best among its competitors. Since it was introduction, Boeing has improved its 777-300R aircraft by providing state-of-the-art technology, which has added approximately 630 nautical miles (1,166 km), reduced airframe maintenance costs by 14 per cent, On aircraft software to enhance its efficiency. The improved maintenance program increases the time between maintenance tasks, providing about 400 hours per aircraft per year - equivalent to an extra day of paid services per year for each Boeing 777 aircraft, which clearly contributes to increased operational efficiency.…

Boeing Risk Management Case Study

Boeing is an Amercian multinational cooperation that offers aircraft and product support services (Boeing: The Boeing company, no date). Being in the aircraft business involves a lot of risk unless someone is not careful and decisions are not made through careful and accurate analysis. They need to be on top of their game at all times ensuring safety of passengers and to uphold a good reputation to be able to be successful in the industry, in the long run. Risk comes in a number of different ways and are often unexpected. Risk management is fundamental to all business activities.…

Case Study On Supply Chain Management At Haus Mart

By coordinating and streamlining exceedingly critical business forms with Supply Chain Execution, logistics administration suppliers make new chances to: • It manages and moves products more efficiently. Secures and organizes shipments better via computerizing stock management, and incorporating logistics forms with enterprise asset planning system and solutions used by clients and…

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