How Boeing Lost Its Way

Summary by Krater

An in-depth analysis of Boeing's manufacturing history and business model, examining how its outsourcing strategies, supply chain pressures, and organizational culture led to quality control crises with the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner.

From the video

Answers: Why does Boeing have so many manufacturing and quality issues with its planes?

• Boeing 737 MAX production issues and groundings
• Boeing 787 supply chain and subcontractor model
• Aerospace manufacturing logistics and supply chain strategies
• Boeing vs Airbus market competition

What it concludes

• Boeing's transition to heavily outsourced manufacturing and aggressive supplier cost-squeezing created severe structural quality control issues.
• The 787 Dreamliner's outsourcing model shifted development costs and risks onto subcontractors, leading to significant delays and manufacturing flaws.
• Boeing's focus on financial returns and short-term cost-cutting over engineering excellence ultimately compromised its aircraft production programs and market position.