Chapter 6: Process Planning, Analysis, and Reengineering.

Newport News Shipbuilding

Take some time to look around the website and read about the company. Visit the Innovation Center and the latest Commissioning page. Don't forget the photo collection!

Discussion Questions

1.  

How long has NNS been in operation?

2.  

How many ships has it produced in that time?

3.  

What is the motto of the shipyard?

4.  

How big is the shipyard? What types of facilities does it include?

5.  

How long does it take to complete an aircraft carrier? How much does it cost to construct?

6.  

Give some indication of the size of an aircraft carrier.


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