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Boeing 787: Manufacturing a Dream

By: Rory McDonald and Suresh Kotha
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:24
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Abstract

This case traces the design and development of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Emphasis is on executive leadership and firm strategy in coordinating across a global network of partners in the production of a new aircraft.

Keywords

Innovation; Operations Strategy; Project Management; Coordination; Product Development; Operations; Production; Collaborative Innovation and Invention; Aerospace Industry; United States

Citation

McDonald, Rory, and Suresh Kotha. "Boeing 787: Manufacturing a Dream." Harvard Business School Case 615-048, February 2015. (Revised May 2015.)

About The Author

Rory M. McDonald

Technology and Operations Management
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