Boeing Overview
When did Boeing produce its first commercial plane?
1928
When was Toyota founded?
1937
What does MCAS stand for?
Maneuvering Characteristic Augmentation System
Who supplies Boeing fuselages and is also facing quality issues?
Spirit AeroSystems
Who’s Boeing's main rival?
Airbus
How many divisions make up Boeing?
3
What is Toyota’s mission statement?
Producing happiness for all
How many whistleblowers were killed?
2
What is the term Boeing uses to refer to tasks/ that are delayed and/ or completed in a factory location other than what was originally planned?
Traveled work
Who’s the current Boeing CEO?
Dave Calhoun
How many planes did Boeing sell to the US Navy during its first sale?
50
Why did Toyota halt the production of vehicles from 1940 to 1947?
World War II
What was the Alaska plane missing?
4 bolts
What is the term used when employees search for lenient inspectors who sign off on work with little pushback?
Inspector shopping
What U.S. federal government agency regulates aviation?
The Federal Aviation Administration (F.A.A)
Why did Boeing’s work culture collapse?
The acquisition of McDonnell Douglas
What is the term that Toyota uses to describe the process they use to problem solve?
Genchi Genbutsu
Compared to the A320neo, what issue did Boeing encounter when outfitting the new engines?
Not enough space to fit the engine
How many years has Toyota remained the world's top- selling automaker?
4 consecutive years
What is the name of the supplier from which Boeing will no longer purchase Max bodies from?
Spirit AeroSystems
What division is Boeing’s largest earner?
The Commercial Division
What model does Toyota specifically prioritize to emphasize efficiency and waste reduction?
Just-in-time Model
How spread apart were the 737 Max crashes?
~5 months
What is Boeing’s bond current rating per Mood’s standards?
Baa3
Where are Max Planes assembled?