Streamlined Plane Making
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Not really “new” news, but an article that discusses Boeing and Airbus “copying” Toyota.
Interesting quote:
“We always thought airplanes were different because they had four million parts,” says Alan Mulally, head of Boeing's commercial aircraft division, compared with the 10,000 or so parts in a car. “Well, airplanes aren't different. This is manufacturing.”
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