Boeing 737 Industrial Footprint: The Wichita Decision

Posted: 2 Feb 2012

Date Written: December 22, 2011

Abstract

The case examines the circumstances leading up to the Boeing Company's decision to spin-off its Wichita Division. This case is intended to be taught with two other notes: "On the Use of Capital Efficiency Metrics," HBS No. 612-034, "Modularity in Design and Manufacturing: Application to Commercial Aircraft," HBS No. 612-035.

Learning Objective: Highlight the challenge of using capital efficiency metrics in strategic sourcing decisions.

Suggested Citation

Pierson, Margaret P., Boeing 737 Industrial Footprint: The Wichita Decision (December 22, 2011). Harvard Business School General Management Unit Case No. 612-034, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1997395

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