Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 20, 2024

Earlier this month on Supply Chain Matters we published an editorial commentary focused on the appointment of Kelly Ortberg as the aerospace technology provider’s new CEO. Our commentary echoed reports that Ortberg has demonstrated operational leadership experience in prior senior aerospace industry leadership roles.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Our further update relates to ongoing supply chain related component shortages impacting Airbus aircraft deliveries, specifically GE Aerospace. Included in this capsule update is a reported third tentative agreement reached among Boeing and striking production workers.

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Precoro

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In today's competitive market, where it's not all about cost savings, tracking procurement performance and aligning it with business goals and objectives is a must-have. So how do you measure the effectiveness of procurement operations within your organization? What Are Procurement KPIs, and Why Use Them?

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Procurement Academy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Berkshire (UK) & New York (USA) 22 nd February 2024 – Skill Dynamics Moves to Strengthen its Position in Corporate eLearning with the Acquisition of Content Enablers Skill Dynamics, a provider of high-impact, role-based, specialized supply chain and procurement training has acquired Content Enablers, a company renowned for compliance training.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 7, 2024

Needless to state, the business challenges are significant, especially those related to this plane maker’s supplier sourcing, internal production and quality assurances practices. Technically his appointment represents the selection of a company outsider, even though his credentials represent aerospace industry roles.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 29, 2024

In this commercial aircraft industry specific commentary, Supply Chain Matters contrasts the recent quarterly performance of GE Aerospace and Boeing. GE Aerospace is clearly benefiting from increased demand for both new aircraft and likely the re-fitting of existing older aircraft.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

We’ll also provide questions and strategies to help contractors improve systems and processes for combatting counterfeit electronic parts in the aerospace and defense supply chain. Based on its findings, the SASC formed eight conclusions, including: Most counterfeit electronic parts in the defense supply chain are sourced from China.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In a communication to employees the CEO indicated: “ It will take time to return Boeing to its former legacy, but with the right focus and culture, we can be an iconic company and aerospace leader once again. In essence, this is the message of the best deal that can be negotiated.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

If you have not yet tackled the question of ethics in procurement, now is a great time to start. It does not matter whether you are a procurement professional, internal customer, external customer, senior executive, or supplier. Procurement is what sets entire supply chains and their organisations in motion.

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 23, 2024

Navigating UAM Compliance Through Established Aerospace and Automotive Standards Some standards that are not directly related to UAM provide companies a means of compliance and help inform UAM certification. Products incorporate custom and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts and subsystems that are sourced from multiple suppliers.

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Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

and France investing heavily in developing and procuring advanced UAM systems for commercial operations. Ann noted, “We can manage product complexity by providing one accurate source of product information for the entire product team, including your global supply chain. A new flight path on the horizon with PLM and QMS solutions.

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 19, 2024

Unlocking the Potential of Supply Chain Digital Twins July 19, 2024 Article Table of Contents With the rising number of global regulations , sustainability demands and market fluctuations, the need to predict supply chain disruptions, mitigate risks and enhance procurement processes has never been greater.

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Exiger Perspectives

AUGUST 7, 2024

Carrie Wibben PRESIDENT, EXIGER XSB’s product suite is used by thousands of engineers, item managers and catalogers to prevent supply chain interruptions and mitigate risks from diminishing supply sources, obsolescence and nonconforming parts. SWISS was developed in part with funding from the U.S.

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Resilinc

APRIL 8, 2024

To learn more about the impact of the Taiwan earthquake and next steps supply chain managers and procurement pros can take to navigate risk, download our exclusive special report: Assessing Taiwan Earthquake’s Supply Chain Impacts and Potential Outlook.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2024

In this industry specific Supply Chain Matters commentary , we provide perspectives on aerospace and commercial aircraft producer Boeing ’s added challenge in 2024, that being on the labor relations front. based commercial and aerospace manufacturer is at stake, along with the operational needs of global airline customers.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 5, 2024

Supply chain risk monitoring provider Resilinc indicated that their risk experts are indicating the potential impact on a variety of industry specific supply networks to include aerospace and defense , life science s, manufacturing , high tech and others.

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ivalua

JUNE 7, 2021

With businesses’ focus shifting from damage control to restoring growth, innovative CPOs are encouraging their procurement teams to prioritise supplier innovation and revenue growth opportunities. . Procurement’s role and status have been on an upward trajectory for many years, accelerating during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 20, 2024

The President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Jon Holden indicated to the publication his belief that this may be the best contract that the union can achieve. Holden has further indicated that it is now up to individual union members to decide if the labor strike should end.

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Some publications focus on the recycling aspect, others on carbon emissions and others on sustainable sourcing. Sustainable Sourcing. Chronologically, raw material sourcing is a logical starting point in the circular supply chain discussion. Sourcing and procurement decision-makers are confronting a perfect storm.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The news of this appointment was initially reported by Reuters , and coined as this plane maker’s: “ biggest management revamp for years, as it juggles supply pressures with challenges in defence and space, industry sources said.” It is still unclear if the availability of new engines will impact the 2024 monthly production plans.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

A slight change within a function–in sourcing or manufacturing, or along the chain–can greatly impact the outcomes of cost, customer service, or working capital. The largest increase is in Aerospace and Defense (A&D). Let’s take a closer look at sourcing. Days of Inventory by Industry Across Years.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 6, 2024

A specific statement in the detailed report especially caught our attention, namely: “ Aerospace executives report an average of 93-day recovery period from supply chain disruptions, highlighting the need for better network management strategies. Additionally, 58% are still exchanging data and coordinating with suppliers manually. ”

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 14, 2023

The New Trade Controls Will Likely Prompt Companies to Identify Alternative Sourcing Methods China’s move to restrict exports of two metals used in chipmaking and other goods poses a new threat to global supply chains, and makers of consumer electronics, solar cells, and semiconductors could see disruptions soon. In the U.S.,

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Boeing acknowledged this week that the aerospace and defense contractor was investigating a cyber incident that has impacted elements of the company’s parts and distribution business. There has been another reported and acknowledged cyberattack involving a prominent company.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

But the risk of war is already impacting supply chains, and an invasion of Ukraine by Russia would trigger extensive and enduring disruptions which supply chain and procurement managers should assess and prepare for. Energy shortages in Chinese provinces that import Russian natural gas would worsen.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 22, 2024

In this Supply Chain Matters aerospace and commercial aircraft industry specific commentary, we focus on this week’s Farnborough air show and industry supply chain supply and aircraft demand challenges becoming a dominant topic.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 30, 2023

In prior Supply Chain Matters commentary , we have highlighted that commercial aircraft fuselage, structural component, and engine pylon supplier Spirit AeroSystems was involved in tense labor contract renewal talks with upwards of 6,000 workers represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

Previously, China established a governmental agency responsible for centrally procuring new commercial for the country’s major airline carriers, with the goal of securing the most competitive deals. This is further the challenge of securing long-term supply of titanium metal components which were primarily source in Russia.

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The Network Effect

AUGUST 25, 2014

Or a personal health situation arises like a batch of peanut butter becoming contaminated with salmonella or children’s toys being contaminated with lead paint, where the regulators have difficulty identifying the source of the problem several tiers upstream in the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Added Development A published report this week penned by noted and respected Seattle Times Aerospace Reporter Domenic Gates adds a new and previously undisclosed development up until now. Layoff notices reportedly are planned to be made in April, with two waves to follow a 60-day intervals. This report is quite detailed and worthy of a read.

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SupplyOn

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Gathering more than 1,300 companies from all around the world, Aeromart Toulouse 2018 confirmed its position as the global platform of the aerospace industry. D2P: The Airbus Procurement Detail Part Strategy M. It detailed how AirSupply can help aerospace SMEs to digitize their supply chain. Quality, quality, quality!

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 24, 2023

In a prior Supply Chain Matters blog commentary published on Monday of this week , we highlighted that commercial aircraft fuselage, structural component, and engine pylon supplier Spirit AeroSystems has reached a tentative agreement in labor contract renewal talks with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 22, 2024

They damage the image of the entire aerospace industry.” Comments aside, financial investment and aerospace industry observers are each expressing concerns for the implications of these events that continue to surround Boeing , along with the observation that Airbus can not help but to benefit from such events.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 16, 2023

This discovery does not necessarily lead to immediate recognition for procurement’s authority over sourcing decisions. This discovery does not necessarily lead to immediate recognition for procurement’s authority over sourcing decisions.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 16, 2024

The aim is the ability to support the strategic supply needs in domestic based aerospace and defense, artificial intelligence and automotive supply networks. According to yesterday’s reporting by The Wall Street Journal ( Paid subscription ), the selling point for Samsung’s U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 30, 2023

to join us in our journey to make sustainable aerospace a reality and to help us build a better, more diverse and inclusive workplace for all our employees. billion for the GE Aerospace business unit. Thierry Baril, Chief Human Resources & Workplace Officer of Airbus called on those interested: “.to billion to $5.7

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Within the aerospace and commercial aircraft industry, involuntary job losses among highly skilled workers that occurred in 2020 and 2021 are still being felt as the industry attempts to again ramp-up monthly production levels for commercial aircraft or address large scale aircraft engine premature component replacement needs.

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