Description:  The 787 Dreamliner was born in a moment of desperation. It was 2003 and Boeing — the company that defined modern air travel — had just lost its title as the world’s largest plane manufacturer to European rival Airbus. Its CEO had resigned in a defense-contract scandal. And its stock had plunged to the lowest price in a decade.

Source:  AP.com

Date: Jan 25, 2013

Link: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/start-dreamliner-jet-program-was-rushed-1

Questions for Discussions:

• Describe the production design setup for the 787?
• Why did Boeing create a network of suppliers for the 787?
• What are the risks associated with this design?