After the MAX debacle, one would think Boeing upper management would be laser-focused on rebuilding it's once stellar reputation for quality and SAFETY. South Carolina is an absolutely known producer of shoddy aircraft that have continuous QC issues. Yet, they go with the short-term decision to save cash and go with a facility with many deficiencies. Long-term, Boeing may be headed towards RTW states anyway, but if and when a 787 has a major problem or accident that isn't pilot error, you're looking at build quality. Farm boys can't seem to build a quality product, can they?
Ever since the MAX crashes, employees have heard that "QUALITY and SAFETY would never be sacrificed for PROFIT again". Obviously, Boeing didn't learn their lesson.
Glad I'm a short-timer. "Boeing Pride" is now Boeing shame. Going for ZERO Washington Employees.