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Saturday, May 17, 2003
Summary of 7E7 site selection criteria
TRANSPORTATION
- Suitable runway provisions
- Proximity to a port capable of around-the-clock operations
- Continuous availability of heavy traffic ways between plant site and port
- Proximity to railways, interstate highways
- Available land, buildings, related infrastructure to accommodate 7E7 final assembly
- Cost of land, buildings
- Construction cost
- Site preparation cost
- Support services (fire, police, emergency and medical services)
- Taxes, utilities, insurance, other recurring, non-recurring costs
- Training infrastructure, partnering opportunities with local agencies or governments
- Absenteeism. turnover rates for other local companies
- Available labor pool
- Quality of local public schools
- Local flying weather
- Possible extreme temperature impact on manufacturing,
- Susceptibility to natural disasters (earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding)
- Local community, governmental support for manufacturing businesses
- Support of local, county, state governments for Boeing, its suppliers
- Environmental regulations, permitting process
- Likelihood of long-term community support
- Ability to expand or modify facilities, infrastructure
- Quality of life that supports employee recruitment
- Relative cargo, freight costs
- Availability of utilities including water, sewer, power, waste, telecommunications
- Transportation enhancements that support schedule, requirements
SOURCE: The Boeing Co.
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