Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 12, 2024

The development, initially reported by The Wall Street Journal citing informed sources, involves the interviewing of passengers and crew members who were on-board the aircraft at the time of the incident.

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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. Boeing has declined to comment to multiple publications regarding the temporary delivery suspension.

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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. Sources indicated to CNBC that while no strikes have been announced or expected, there are concerns future strikes could be announced. A major sticking point is linking dock worker pay to inflation.

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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.

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