The 787's Systemic Flaw: How Dismantling a Key Change Management Process Fueled Production Problems
A new report details how Boeing's decision to dismantle a crucial system for managing design changes is a root cause of the 787 Dreamliner's production issues. This 'change incorporation' system was essential for ensuring engineering updates were correctly implemented across the global supply chain. Its removal reportedly led to a breakdown in quality control, resulting in manufacturing defects and program delays. The analysis suggests this systemic failure has had profound, long-lasting consequences for the 787 program and the company's engineering culture.
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