Besides operating a very expensive and highly skillful global supply chain for m

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Besides operating a very expensive and highly skillful global supply chain for manufacturing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing's next important global operations management is to support maintenance for hundreds of 787 worldwide throughout the 25+ product life of each 787 sold.

In following threads, please discuss the "timing of performing what service?", "quantity of required parts and type of required equipment and technique support?", and "what location and facility is most suitable for performing the required maintenance?" for Boeing to help airline customers operate their 787 fleet safely/reliable, quick (short turn around time), and cost effectively to achieve the goals of quality management in airline operations.

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1.The timing of performing services is crucial to the Airline services and company like Boeing which has to serve its Airline customers.The company shall utilize its supply chain management and operational capabilities with right strategy to prioritize work, assigned concerned team into action. The Boeing shall first support maintenance for hundreds of 787 Dreamliner planes while keeping the manufacturing work going on. The company has reputation of timely delivery of its products and services therefore timing plays a role and if any of the Services are delayed might lead to business or brand loss.

2.The best location is the clients on site location. The company can well utilize its already excellent supply chain and team of dedicated professional to try providing the maintenance to these clients at their location or a nearby Boeing maintenance service facility where the works of maintenance can be easily and conveniently done. This will in turn save the cost strategically, save time and will be safe and reliable.

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