VIRGINIA-Class Submarine: Two for Four in 2012 (A) Case Solution & Answer

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PUBLICATION DATE: September 01, 2009 PRODUCT #: UV3567-PDF-ENG

The VIRGINIA-class submarine was among the greatest naval-acquisition jobs in history, calling for the building of 30 subs at an acquisition price of $93 billion. Building had started on seven subs. 41% were running over the baseline budget, and creation targets weren’t being fulfilled. Boat building budget limitations necessitated a 20% unit-cost an unprecedented job, reduction in serial production already on a boat. How would that target be achieved by the plan office and prevent the plan from being truncated, the destiny of its forerunner the SEAWOLF class?

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