Improving processes through shared work: Plant managers are using collaboration tools to bring teams together to optimize production and speed time-to-market

摘要

6 years ago, the Chicago-based Boeing Co. gained quite a reputation as a leader in collaborating with its vendors. At that time, Boeing gave its vendors access to collaborative software that let engineers join together in designing and producing aircraft. With the development of its 787 family of aircraft, Boeing has taken collaboration much farther by making its suppliers responsible for delivering design work as well as components.