Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Background Prediction Four within the Ferrari Consulting and Research Group’s 2024 Predictions in Global Supply Chains , now available for complimentary downloading in our Research Center , represented our belief that the increased labor activism that occurred in 2023 will continue this year, but with different nuances.

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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. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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MARCH 22, 2023

As we venture further into 2023, supply chains must adapt to these ever-changing dynamics. In this article, we will explore the top 10 supply chain management challenges for 2023 and beyond, providing insights and strategies for overcoming these obstacles. These challenges are already significantly impacting supply chains in 2023.

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MARCH 22, 2024

According to a report by Reuters , 19 percent of Spirit’s 2023 revenues were derived from aircraft structure needs of Airbus. They damage the image of the entire aerospace industry.” Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 20, 2024

Background Prediction Four within the January published Ferrari Consulting and Research Group’s 2024 Predictions in Global Supply Chains , available for complimentary downloading in our Research Center , represented our belief that the increased labor activism that occurred in 2023 will continue this year, but with different nuances.

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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

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This target represents a 10 percent increase from the 735 aircraft delivered to airline and leasing companies in 2023. In January, this plane maker’s order backlog had reached 8,598 aircraft, which when equated to the 2023 delivery performance, represents an estimated 11.7 years of order backlog.

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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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Resilinc

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The aerospace industry has recently seen increased demand for air travel, gradually returning to pre-pandemic levels. Despite this growth, Resilinc’s half-year data for 2023 shows that Aerospace is one of the top five industries impacted by supply chain disruptions. The company fully restarted production on July 5.

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MARCH 28, 2023

February 2023 saw supply chain struggles continue across Asia and Europe due to dwindling energy supplies, ongoing effects of COVID-19, high inflation, and more. Europe Energy Crisis On February 5 th , 2023, EU banned Russian refined product imports—severing ties with its biggest external diesel supplier.

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JULY 18, 2023

Below is a snapshot of each type of PFAS, lawsuits against each type, and which products are affected: #1 Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) As of February 2023, there are 3,704 active cases against PFAS manufacturers and their AFFF foams according to the Lawsuit Information Center. Let’s look at current legislation against PFAS chemicals.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

By the end of 2023, chronic worker shortages will prompt 60% of APeJ-based supply chain organizations to prioritize automation investments resulting in productivity improvements of 20%. Before relocating to Singapore, he worked in the aerospace sector in the United Kingdom and focused on process efficiencies. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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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. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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Arena Solutions

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Companies in other industries like high-tech electronics, aerospace and defense, and clean tech have their own unique set of quality, environmental, and/or security regulations which also significantly impact their product development schedules. 510(k) , premarket approval , CE certification ) can take up to one year. Not an Arena customer?

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a further global supply chain assessment in the highlights and added insights on reported November 2023 global and regional production and supply chain PMI indices. Growth was reportedly fueled from demands in medicine, high tech, auto, railway, shipping and aerospace equipment markets. Stay tuned.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

This small island is currently in the middle of political tensions between the US and China and represents 90% of the most sophisticated chips, such as those based on gallium nitride and gallium arsenide, which are used in the defense and aerospace sector. in 2020 to 25.6 % in 2021, reaching a market size of $553 billion. My reasoning?

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Her prior background at Boeing had been serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Global Services since April 2022, where she was responsible for leading the company’s aerospace services development and delivery model for commercial, government and aviation industry customers worldwide. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights of Boeing ’s latest report of 2023 financial performance along with added and growing implications from the latest 737 MAX 9 aircraft door plug blowout incident. based commercial aircraft designer and producer Boeing reported both Q4 and full year 2023 financial performance this week.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

This small island is currently in the middle of political tensions between the US and China and represents 90% of the most sophisticated chips, such as those based on gallium nitride and gallium arsenide, which are used in the defense and aerospace sector. in 2020 to 25.6 % in 2021, reaching a market size of $553 billion. My reasoning?

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Arena Solutions

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Many companies within aerospace and defense , electric vehicle (EV) technology , medical devices , biotechnology , and clean tech sectors are seeing lucrative business opportunities to compete in the market. In 2022 alone, the global aerospace and defense market size has grown from $795.92 billion in 2023. billion to $855.62

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Resilinc

APRIL 11, 2023

Of these events, nearly 60% impacted Resilinc’s customers and their suppliers which operate across major industries such as automotive, hi-tech, aerospace, and healthcare. As risk events grow (Resilinc’s in-house analysts project close to 20,000 supply chain disruptions for 2023), companies are taking action.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Global Supply Chains: Bridging The Capability & Human Capital Gap From 2021 To 2023 Opinion Editorial by Brian Cartwright , Client Partner, Global Supply Chain Solutions at Pedersen & Partners What has changed over the past two years, and what is next for supply chain leadership hiring?

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QAD

MARCH 30, 2023

Manufacturers may not think they have much in common with the retail companies beyond producing the products that stock store shelves, but there could be a lot to learn from the latter as the manufacturing headwinds of the last few years carry into 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 30, 2023

The April 2023 GSPI reportedly dropped to a negative value 1.32, down from negative 1.15 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. reported for March, and a negative 0.29 reported for February.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 15, 2023

Industries impacted include semiconductors, high-tech, automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications. Which Industries Will Be Impacted?

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

High-temperature alloys, created primarily using cobalt, are essential for advanced technologies like semiconductor fabrication, electric vehicle batteries, and aerospace products. from 2023 to 2030. Cobalt is a crucial element in the high-tech industry due to its unique properties and versatile applications. billion in 2022.

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APRIL 20, 2023

Redwood City, CA, 20 April 2023. Hutchinson is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of smart mobility solutions for a variety of markets including automotive, aerospace, defense, rail and industries. Headquartered in Paris, France, Hutchinson employs around 40,000 people across 100 sites in 25 countries.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 2, 2024

Resilinc’s President of Government, Defense, and Aerospace, Peter Guinto, provides insight into what’s top of mind for Aerospace and Defense supply chains. In 2023, there was a resurgence in demand within the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry, according to Deloitte. Number two is rapid geopolitical change.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The transaction has reportedly been approved by the Board of Directors of Coupa and is expected to close in the first-half of 2023 subject to closing conditions including approval by Coupa shareholders, who will be compensated at $81 per share. billion, the prospects for a continued robust cycle of announcements in 2023 appears likely.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

This latest development in a series of ongoing quality glitches caused certain industry equity analysts to raise questions about Boeing’ s abilities to meet the top end of its 2023 milestone for delivering 450 completed 737 aircraft this year. © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 12, 2024

The aircraft itself was newly produced and delivered to the airline in November 2023. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. Fortunately, the aircraft was able to return to its point of departure, Portland, Oregon for an emergency landing. All rights reserved.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 4, 2024

billion in 2023 for delivered structural aircraft components, which accounted for 64 percent of this supplier’s overall revenue. The CNN report observes that Boeing paid Spirit upwards of $3.9

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 30, 2023

Supply Chain Matters provides a follow-up commercial aircraft supply chain commentary as industry players firm up production plans for 2023. In turn, industry wide demand for previously ordered new aircraft has come to life, but ongoing supply chain and supplier network scaling-up challenges continue into 2023. billion to $5.7

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APRIL 4, 2023

The engineering/manufacturing sector has a captivating attraction as a lucrative field for starting a career, thanks to technological developments and the exciting possibilities of working in industries like medical devices, electric vehicles (EV), aerospace and defense, consumer electronics, and biotechnology on cutting-edge products.

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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.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

In conjunction with reporting of 2023 first-half financial and operating performance, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury reiterated the aircraft maker’s existing plans to produce 720 commercial aircraft this year. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog. All rights reserved.

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IQMS

AUGUST 9, 2019

By 2023, 30% of manufacturing companies with more than $5B in revenue will have implemented Industry 4.0 Combining blockchain and IoT will revolutionize product safety, track-and-traceability, warranty management, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO), and lead to new usage-based business models for smart, connected products.

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