Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
territorial waters off the coast of South Carolina. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Descartes Systems Group , a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that it has acquired GroundCloud, the creator of a cloud-hosted final-mile automation platform, for $138 million.
Supply Chain Matters
MARCH 12, 2024
The challenge for large aircraft manufacturers are that assembly lines occupy cavernous production line facilities and that moving an aircraft off the line involves considerable logistical, timing and added worker challenges.
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Supply Chain Matters
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Further reported was that Boeing CFO Brain West had indicated last week that 787 production was paused at the North Charlestown, South Carolina facility to address issues related to fuselages built by supplier Spirit AeroSystems.
Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 17, 2022
The aircraft manufacturer also made a prior decision to centralize final assembly of 787 at its South Carolina facility. Over 100 of this aircraft were grounded at factory lots pending last week’s FAA sign-off on added engineering, manufacturing and quality process fixes.
Supply Chain Matters
JANUARY 16, 2023
Supply Chain Matters highlighted a published New York Times report in April 2019 that reported claims of shoddy production techniques concerning the North Charleston South Carolina 787 production facility. Boeing continues to be challenged with ongoing supply chain shortfalls and other logistical and production issues.
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