Outsourcing Control

Boeing takes risks with design and manufacturing outsourcing across its integrated supply chain for the 787 Dreamliner and loses control of the process. Regardless of the industry space, manufacturing or information technology, management controls are necessary on the outsourced processes - clear visibility and accountability should not be compromised. Boeing is making adjustments. ...

... "The company’s chief, W. James McNerney Jr., concedes that Boeing lost control of the process by farming out more design and production work than ever and not keeping close tabs on suppliers. He says the company is retaking control. " ...

Via New York Times: 787 Dreamliner