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Ethics in Procurement – Simple, but Not Always Easy

Logistics Bureau

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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Optimizing Liberty Global’s Supply Chain: An Interview with Willem Vesters

AIMMS

The company started working with AIMMS and our implementation partner Districon in October 2015 to develop a Demand Aggregation tool. I have a Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology but I’ve spend most of my career in operations. Hi Willem, can you please tell us more about your background?

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Optimizing Liberty Global’s Supply Chain: An Interview with Willem Vesters

AIMMS

The company started working with AIMMS and our implementation partner Districon in October 2015 to develop a Demand Aggregation tool. I have a Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Delft University of Technology but I’ve spend most of my career in operations. Hi Willem, can you please tell us more about your background?

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How Machine Learning Is Redefining Supply Chain Management

IQMS

Key factors influencing inventory levels, supplier quality, demand forecasting, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, production planning, transportation management and more are becoming known for the first time. New knowledge and insights from machine learning are revolutionizing supply chain management as a result. Preston, D. S., & Swink, M.

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The Aerospace Supply Chain: Why AS9100 certification matters

Kanban Logistics

This applies not only to suppliers and manufacturers, but also to service providers throughout the aerospace supply chain. What are AS9100 Standards in Aerospace Logistics? AS9100 standards were formulated in 1999 by the Society of Automotive Engineers and the European Association of Aerospace Industries.

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Airbus to Double China Based Final Assembly Aircraft Output

Supply Chain Matters

We cited Bloomberg reported data indicating that Apple has amassed over $40 billion in China based revenues every year since 2015, and last year recorded $75 billion in China revenues.

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Breaking- Pratt And Whitney Engine Reliability Issue Far More Expansive

Supply Chain Matters

According to business and industry media reports at the time, the engine recall would affect upwards of 1,200 engines produced between 2015 and 2021. The suspected flaw requires that engines be internally inspected to assess if repairs are needed, and to what extent.