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Boeing blues: a mom-and-pop supplier feels the pain

STORY: Rosemary and Larry Brester don't immediately look like players in the big business of making jet planes. But their family run firm in the Seattle area has been supplying Boeing with metal parts for decades.

The video segment from Yahoo Finance titled "Boeing Blues: Mom & Pop Supplier Struggles" discusses the challenges faced by small, family-owned businesses that supply parts to Boeing. These suppliers are experiencing significant difficulties due to Boeing's production issues, including delays in the 737 MAX program and reduced demand for new aircraft. The segment highlights how these small suppliers, often referred to as "mom and pop" shops, are dealing with decreased orders, payment delays, and the ripple effects of Boeing's broader supply chain problems. The video features interviews with these suppliers who express concerns about their financial stability, the potential for layoffs, and the broader economic impact on local communities dependent on the aerospace industry. It underscores the vulnerability of these small businesses in the face of large corporate supply chain disruptions.

Read the Full YAHOO!Finance Article at:
https://finance.yahoo.com/video/boeing-blues-mom-pop-supplier-070311091.html