1. Why would Boeing outsource its electronics production and then bring its manufacture back in-house?
Original blog posting (September 12, 2017)

2. Boeing
Outsourced key portions of manufacturing and design in early 2000s
Now bringing design and manufacture of its electronics back in-house

3. Question 1
List several benefits, both qualitative and quantitative, that Boeing could realize from bringing the design and manufacture of its aircraft electronics back in-house.

4. Question 2
What are some potential disadvantages for Boeing caused by designing and manufacturing its aircraft electronics in-house?

5. Question Recap
List several benefits, both qualitative and quantitative, that Boeing could realize from bringing the design and manufacture of its aircraft electronics back in-house.
What are some potential disadvantages for Boeing caused by designing and manufacturing its aircraft electronics in-house?

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