Case Discussion Questions

Q$1-$ Do you expect a company like Embraer to be able to compete long term with other

aircraft manufacturers in the world by staying heavily oriented toward producing its

products in Brazil?

Q$2-$ Similar to automobile companies, aircraft manufacturers have a staggering number

of suppliers that supply a staggering number of component parts that go into the

production of an aircraft. While plane producers will likely need a large number of parts in

the future as well, do you think they should try to consolidate those parts into a much

smaller set of suppliers?

Q$3-$ Embraer imports a lot of these parts into Brazil$$a country almost notorious for being

difficult to clear its customs. Should Embraer consider developing more of its own parts,

either by starting companies or subsidiaries in Brazil that can make these parts or help

develop companies that can?