Boeing, the world's largest airplane manufacturer, outsourced the design and build of airplane sections for the 787 Dreamliner rather use the old "build-to-print". This new program, designed to reduce assembly time to one-tenth the normal time was a _____________.
A) huge success.
B) substantial time and money saver.
C) disaster.
D) historical milestone in go-to-market assembly.
E) strategic success because of the comprehensive understanding of the conditions.

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The 787 Dreamliner program faced significant delays and cost overruns due to issues with outsourcing parts and assembly, making it a disaster in terms of its initial goals for efficiency and cost savings.

Boeing, the World's Largest Airplane Manufacturer, Outsourced the Design and Build