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. Today’s supply chain—with greater outsourcing, global manufacturing, and complex bill of materials–requires synchronization of the links.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group announces the general availability of our newest published Research Advisory – 2024 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains. The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group has a policy for respecting readership privacy and does not sell nor offer are user information to third parties.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Getting high-quality, compliant products to market is a long and arduous journey for most manufacturers. Regardless of the business, today’s manufacturers are under pressure to innovate faster and gain first-mover advantages while operating under the constraints of stringent regulatory requirements and greater product complexity.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 22, 2024

We do so in the lens of supply chain management and manufacturing. While such an application might have been effective, and Procter and Gamble might have been pleased, it is not in conformance with the approved manufacturing process instruction specification for the aircraft. They damage the image of the entire aerospace industry.”

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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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Logility

MAY 24, 2021

Tata Technologies will collaborate with Logility to offer digital supply chain transformation solutions to its customers across Automotive, Industrial Heavy Machinery, Aerospace, Industrial, and Medical devices verticals to help them achieve agility and improved resilience in the new normal. ATLANTA – May 24, 2021 – Logility, Inc.,

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In our prior highlights and perceptions of September and October published indices , we observed that the numbers once again signaled continued contraction in global manufacturing output and product demand levels. Global Wide Manufacturing Activity Levels Global manufacturing activity as reported by the J.P. in November.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Commercial aircraft designer and manufacturer Airbus announced last week the creation of a dedicated commercial aircraft business unit to be headed by the company’s existing head of sales. Thus arrangements are going to have to be made for a business unit voice in production and supply network strategy and decision-making.

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RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

These counterfeits featured markings normally found on legitimate parts from “approximately 35 major electronics manufacturers, including Motorola, Xilinx, and National Semiconductor.” 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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Resilinc

MARCH 12, 2024

In 2023—if it wasn’t already—geopolitics became top of mind for every procurement professional. This year, managers and procurement professionals must stay incredibly diligent when it comes to the latest news. Discover the top geopolitical risks set to affect the global supply chain this year. Energy Information Administration ).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

We have heard that there is a focus on near-shoring, reshoring, and local manufacturing. Building a fab (manufacturing site) takes two-to-four years and requires the availability of water and trained labor.” Does this solve the problem? When I get this question, I swallow hard. It is such a simplistic view of the world.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

A published business broadcasting network CNBC report indicated that the commercial aircraft manufacturer had plans to operate three production lines at the Renton, Washington production facility in addition to the planned fourth line. Layoff notices reportedly are planned to be made in April, with two waves to follow a 60-day intervals.

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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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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. Ann believes Arena can help.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group highlights a 2024 prediction of added labor activism continuing across industry supply chains in 2024. Manufacturing Employment Impacts Across Europe and the United Kingdom , a significant period of production contraction has led to added manufacturing job losses. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Major Commercial Aircraft Order The commercial aircraft industry including its supply network ecosystem received rather significant news this week, an industry record order from Tata Group owned Air India Airlines for a total of 250 Airbus and 210 Boeing aircraft. billion transaction. and potentially Europe. All rights reserved.

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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

DECEMBER 7, 2022

This week, the manufacturer alerted customers and investors that it will not be able to make its adjusted 2022 aircraft delivery goal because of ongoing supply network challenges. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Background. Added Perspectives. Bob Ferrari.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 30, 2023

Both of these manufacturers will be reporting both Q4 and total 2022 financial performance over the coming weeks, along with their key suppliers. Airbus Continues Hiring Expansion Last week, Airbus announced that the global based manufacturer is seeking to recruit 13,000 additional positions after hiring a similar number during 2022.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

As a global conference, exhibition and networking experience, we attract some of the biggest oil and gas companies and top-performing engineering, procurement and construction firms, all groups who are eager to capitalize on the benefits of Breakbulk Americas and connect with new supply chain partners. Jeff’s LinkedIn.

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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. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. The consist of a $6.6 billion grant to TSMC , upwards of $8.5 All rights reserved.

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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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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

2024 Production Goal This week, commercial aircraft manufacturer Airbus established a goal to deliver upwards of 800 commercial aircraft this year. In its reporting of the Airbus production increase goal, The Wall Street Journal cited a London based aerospace analyst as declaring: “ It’s no longer a duopoly.” All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 4, 2023

Boeing was notified by fuselage supplier Spirit AeroSystems of a “ nonstandard manufacturing process ” involving the installation of two fittings where the fuselage is attached to the tailfin of this aircraft. West reiterated that the aerospace provider expects delivery of between 400 and 450 737 family aircraft in 2023.

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DynaSys

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Some publications focus on the recycling aspect, others on carbon emissions and others on sustainable sourcing. In this post, I want to describe two ways in which manufacturers may be impacted. Sustainable Sourcing. Chronologically, raw material sourcing is a logical starting point in the circular supply chain discussion.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 4, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlights new developments related to commercial aircraft manufacturer Airbus’s plans to restore higher levels on A320 family monthly production. . The report further indicates that the aircraft manufacturer will construct an additional U.S. Background. billion for the quarter.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 10, 2022

The Supply Chain Matters blog highlighted reported candid remarks from the CEO of aerospace manufacturer Airbus regarding the challenges of revised production and aircraft delivery plans on the company’s global supply network partners. © Copyright 2022, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

Industry and local business media reports indicate that commercial aircraft fuselage, structural component, and engine pylon supplier SpiritAerosystems has reached a tentative agreement in labor contract renewal talks with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 17, 2023

Significant New Order Received Commercial aircraft designer and manufacturer Boeing announced another significant aircraft deal this week. The new international air carrier is to be named Riyadh Air, which is reportedly procuring 39 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with an option for 33 more. At the same time, the U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 16, 2024

Inside Boeing’s Manufacturing Mess ( Paid subscription ), was far reaching in the implications of the latest incident. The Journal report makes reference to a white paper published in 2001 penned by a then Boeing aerospace engineer. These costs do not vanish merely because the work itself is out-of-sight. ” All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 26, 2023

Background In our ongoing coverage of commercial aircraft and aerospace industry supply chains, we have highlighted and described the various ups and downs of this industry. Among the sessions was a conversation among Boeing CEO David Calhoun and Qatar Airways Group CEO H.E. Akbar Al-Baker (video recording). All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 30, 2023

Noted in the Feds April 2023 narrative were significant downward contributions from Euro Area delivery times, Euro Area stocks of purchases, and Korean delivery times. The authors further observed that there was a notable upward contribution from Taiwan stocks of purchases. This recent April data reinforce that U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 18, 2023

While Boeing outpaced in quarterly aircraft deliveries, a reported component manufacturing issue does not bode well for meeting full year aircraft delivery objectives. Supply Chain Matters highlights Airbus and Boeing Q1-2023 commercial aircraft delivery and net orders performance. All rights reserved.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 22, 2020

In the United States, globalization was widely perceived as the destroyer of manufacturing and jobs. Trade might not be the source of that inequality — the increasingly regressive nature of the US tax code looks a more obvious culprit — but the timing has created the perception that it’s a bad thing for less well off people.”

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2023

The Announcement Commercial aircraft designer and manufacturer Airbus announced plans t o double the production of the company’s final assembly production capabilities within China. Such scope requires a domestic manufacturing presence both politically and economically from a supply and production output perspective.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 27, 2022

The 3M Company is a highly diversified manufacturer that provides upwards of 60,000 products serving multiple industry sectors. Product wise, the company is organized under four major vertical industry groupings: Safety and Industrial Products. The 3M Company. Transportation and Electronics Products. Health Care Products.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Let’s take the example of an Aerospace sensor company. With a highly complex, 50+ step manufacturing process, ramping up production became a massive challenge for this business, with manufacturing taking place at a slower pace and in lower batches than required.

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