Boeing's 767 Decision

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The paper looks at the overall decision Boeing has to make as it moves towards production of its 767 product. The issues divided between two separate production options; firstly to prepare a plan for making modifications during construction and secondly to prepare a plan for completion of the aircraft before modifications are made. Included is a background of the Boeing company followed by a situational analysis, alternatives and subsequent recommendations and implementations.

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"By extension, then, what this case implies in terms of management is the need to implement macro-and-micro management techniques to ensure that the 767 is delivered on time and on budget. That would suggest that the advocates in the Boeing Company of the MAC approach would find the most favor, since this approach comes closer to guaranteeing the delivery of the plane on time and on budget.
On the other hand, technological changes, changes in market demand, changing airlines needs and increasing competition from other airline manufacturers, suggest the need to adhere to the other element of the company's mission statement -- "let no new improvement in flying and equipment pass us by."

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