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Monday, August 30, 2010

"The first problem is Management…" 

An analysis posted at the Gerson Lehrman Group website, titled Additional Delays Cripple Boeing's Strategic Options and Financial Strength states
The impact of further delays at Boeing on operations, finances, and product update strategies will be significant, as further delays to the 787 and 747-8 programs will result in additional charges, increased operating costs, and likely impact product development strategies and timing for the 737/777 replacement/enhancement programs….

How did Boeing get into so much trouble?  

The problem at Boeing is threefold -- and not easily solved.   The first is the result of poor management decisions , the second is retaining talent, and the third is corporate culture...

The essay goes into detail about each of the problems. Of course, the workforce has been screaming the same things for the past five years to deaf ears, so I doubt the movers and shakers will pay any attention to this analysis, either.

-- Bill, who wonders who they do listen to besides their evil invisible friend, Harry…

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