Boeing Selects New Breed to Provide Logistics Support for 787 Dreamliner Production.HIGH POINT, N.C. -- New Breed Logistics, Inc., based in High Point, North Carolina
High Point is a city located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina -- the 36th largest metro area in the United States with a population of 1.5 million. , announced today that it has been selected by The Boeing Company to provide logistics support for final assembly of the world's best-selling new commercial aircraft, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner. The 787 will be assembled at Boeing's facility in Everett, Wash. New Breed was selected as the provider for the 787 program based on the company's track record of performance, cost reduction, flexibility, and technology-focused solutions. "New Breed will help us achieve our ambitious targets for efficient production and delivery of the 787," said Scott Strode, Vice President of Airplane Production, 787 Program. "We look forward to working together with New Breed on what is truly a new airplane for a new world." Under this contract, New Breed will receive, store, provide inventory control, kit, package, distribute, and transport 787 parts, tools, and supplies to designated locations within Boeing's facility. Louis DeJoy, New Breed's Chairman & CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. commented, "We are proud and excited to be selected as the provider of choice for this strategic initiative. The award of the 787 Dreamliner program exemplifies our commitment to the Boeing Company and demonstrates our ability to provide industry-leading performance-measured solutions." The New Breed logistics plan will establish a 100,000+ square foot facility in close proximity to the Boeing facility in Everett. Staffing plans for the New Breed support facility will be finalized over the next three months. The 787 is scheduled to enter commercial service in 2008. About Us New Breed: New Breed is a national distribution center operations company, featuring world-class capabilities in distribution services, reverse logistics This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. & repair, and supply chain consulting The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. . Clients include Verizon Wireless Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, owns and operates the second largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, based on total wireless customers. , Siemens Medical Solutions Siemens Medical Solutions (Siemens Med) is a supplier to the healthcare industry, and is headquartered in Erlangen, Germany. Its U.S. division, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., is a Delaware corporation, with headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania. , the United States Postal Service, and the U.S. Marine Corps. Nationally recognized for its superior services, New Breed is consistently named among the Top Third Party Logistics Providers, and one of the top "North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. 100" privately held companies privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. by Grant Thornton. New Breed employs more than 3,000 people and operates more than 30 distribution centers. More information is available at www.newbreed.com. Boeing 787 Dreamliner: The 787 is a family of three super-efficient airplanes that will provide passengers with a better flying experience. The airplanes will feature significant improvements in passenger amenities including cleaner air, bigger windows, a lower cabin altitude and higher humidity. Detailed design of the 787 is underway with production scheduled to start in 2006. First flight is planned for 2007 with deliveries beginning in 2008. |
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