NTSB Issues Recitation A-14-128 to Boeing Regarding Supplier Oversight
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed Boeing to revise its processes for overseeing suppliers and subtier suppliers to ensure manufacturing adherence to industry standards.
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The National Transportation Safety Board has directed Boeing to revise its processes for overseeing suppliers and subtier suppliers to ensure manufacturing adherence to industry standards.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Recitation A-14-128, identified by the reference number DCA13IA037, addressed directly to The Boeing Company. In this formal recommendation, the NTSB urges the manufacturer to develop or revise its internal processes to establish more effective oversight of its suppliers. This directive explicitly includes subtier suppliers within the scope of the required improvements. The primary objective of this recitation is to ensure that all products being manufactured strictly adhere to established industry standards. By implementing these enhanced oversight mechanisms, Boeing is expected to improve quality control throughout its supply chain and mitigate potential safety risks associated with non-compliant manufacturing practices.