Boeing is using value network analysis (VNA) to create an authentic
ecosystem approach for the test operations for the 787 Dreamliner.
Boeing discovered a lot of productivity, innovation and value inhabits
the emergent networks between organizations. Value networks
visualizations allowed them to 'x-ray' the organization and to see
where the major opportunities exist and to go-after them.
Value Network Analysis at Boeing Flight Operations --
http://kmblogs.com/public/item/187918
Boeing Value Network Flight Testing -- http://kmblogs.com/public/item/188133
Value Network Adoption at Boeing and in Large Organizations --
http://kmblogs.com/public/item/188269
This case is the preliminary study write-up for an HBR article on
productivity & innovation at the USA's largest exporter. The
productivity (economic) gains are staggering (and classified for the
moment). Boeing is moving the discipline enterprise-wide.