Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 22, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides a further update on the ongoing production quality, corporate reputation and other challenges that collectively surround commercial aircraft producer Boeing. We do so in the lens of supply chain management and manufacturing. They damage the image of the entire aerospace industry.”

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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.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 3, 2019

Our third contract research paper is by James Wilkinson, focusing on aerospace contracts which typically entail a great deal of risk (as illustrated by the Boeing 737 MAX incident…). The type of contract of interest in this report is for Development and Manufacture contracts in the Aerospace and Defense industries. Description.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 5, 2019

A business’s ability to develop and launch new products that meet customer expectations quickly and profitably is critical to overall success. As a result, the role of the supplier has grown in importance – for example, much of the innovation in the aerospace market comes from suppliers rather than traditional aerospace firms.

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DynaSys

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

A Three Part Article Series from QAD DynaSys – Supply Chain Organizations Concerns in a Post-Pandemic World. Read Part One 10 COVID-19 Lessons for the Resilient Supply Chain. Discover Part Two The 6 Greatest Challenges to your Supply Chain if you missed them. Global or local supply chain bottlenecks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 14, 2018

Today, the management of the supply chain is harder. Supply chain management is more complex. Sometimes the changes within a supply chain are subtle, but have a large impact. Sometimes the changes within a supply chain are subtle, but have a large impact. Organizational alignment is an issue.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2023

Last week’s announced recall of in-service Pratt & Whitney’s Geared Turbofan (GTF) engines is likely to have yet another impact for commercial aircraft industry supply chain efforts to ramp-up monthly production. Bob Ferrari © Copyright 2023, The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group and the Supply Chain Matters® blog.

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Supply Chain Opz

JUNE 1, 2014

Professionals in supply chain management use various methods to identify best practices to improve the operations. In order to accelerate the learning, this article has gathered 20+ most sought-after supply chain case studies, analyzed/categorized them by industry and the findings are presented.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights commercial aircraft producer Boeing ’s latest production and supply network challenge that occurred this weekend. Boeing itself has issued a 737 MAX 9 inspection order to airlines that have taken delivery of this variant which are primarily U.S. based carriers Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.

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RFgen

MARCH 22, 2023

The supply chain landscape is continually evolving. As we venture further into 2023, supply chains must adapt to these ever-changing dynamics. With new technologies, global disruptions, and shifting customer demands, supply chain managers face numerous challenges.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an additional update on the incident involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft’s decompression. The Journal report makes reference to a white paper published in 2001 penned by a then Boeing aerospace engineer. All rights reserved.

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Bottom line: Machine learning makes it possible to discover patterns in supply chain management data by relying on algorithms that quickly pinpoint the most influential factors to a supply networks’ success, while constantly learning in the process. How Machine Learning Is Redefining Supply Chain Management.

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Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

by Alexa Cheater This guest post comes to us from Argentus Supply Chain Recruiting , a boutique recruitment firm specializing in Supply Chain Management. That post discussed the trend of companies looking to the Supply Chain function when hiring for the most coveted role at any company: CEO. Why is this?

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Arena Solutions

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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QAD

JUNE 29, 2023

You naturally think about potential product failures that end users might experience, but don’t ignore possible problems in the design, manufacturing and supply chain processes. Recognized as the go-to fastening resource for virtually every industry from electronics to aerospace, the U.S.-based Take PennEngineering for example.

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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 Cited Sources [link]. billion to $855.62

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Arena Solutions

MARCH 19, 2024

In aerospace and defense (A&D) there’s little room for error. Parts and materials are sourced from a vast and highly interconnected global supply chain network. Any deficiencies in the supply chain could compromise the quality of the final product.

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RFgen

JULY 21, 2016

Keeping abreast of current best practices and innovations allows companies to create more efficient strategies, which is especially important in supply chain management. That’s the aim of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America annual Sourcing Intelligence Summit. The Ups and Downs of Trade.

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RFgen

JULY 21, 2016

Keeping abreast of current best practices and innovations allows companies to create more efficient strategies, which is especially important in supply chain management. That’s the aim of the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America annual Sourcing Intelligence Summit. The Ups and Downs of Trade.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As a result, Global Supply Chains have experienced severe “Supply side Shocks” with massive disruptions impinging on all sectors. It even took authorities some time to recognise the vital importance of warehouse logistics, supply chain continuity, truck drivers and other transport operators. Crisis Recovery.

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Logility

MAY 7, 2018

I partially achieved that dream by becoming an Aerospace Test Engineer and working at Edwards Air Force Base where many of the early test flights by Chuck Yeager, Scott Crossfield, and other’s took place. It is also an exciting time to be a Supply Chain Practitioner.

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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. To meet this demand and ensure a sustainable supply chain, Australia, Chile , China, and Brazil are proactively ramping up their lithium production.

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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. Airbus’ sourcing model is shaped by the D2P project in favour of more bundled suppliers of larger size, leading to the emergence of D2P champions.

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Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 15, 2016

Supply Chain Operating Networks: The building of supply chain applications using many-to-many architectures to connect multiple parties to multiple trading partners to improve multi-tier supply chain visibility, planning and execution to improve relationships in extended value chains. .

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ThroughPut

JANUARY 2, 2024

To help out fellow supply chain experts and professionals, we’ve crafted this guide to deepen your comprehension of JIT, illuminating its fundamental principles, myriad benefits, strategic implementation, and the challenges that may arise. How Does Just-In-Time (JIT) Work? What Does Just-In-Time (JIT) Management Involve?

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Arena Solutions

AUGUST 23, 2022

To compound matters, unforeseen events like the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in part shortages and other supply chain shocks, making it difficult for companies to deliver products on schedule. Eventually, I went to work for a supply chain company that was partnering with a smart surveillance manufacturer named Pivot3.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights breaking news of an announced major senior leadership change for commercial aircraft designer and producer Boeing. and international airline CEO ’s were seeking to meet directly with the company’s board members to ascertain when will the company’s production deficiencies be addressed.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 27, 2014

NC State kicked off classes last week, and as usual our incoming group of MBA students were lined up with projects as part of their entry class into supply chain management, MBA 541. I have been teaching this class, called Supply Chain Relationships, for the last 15 years at NC State.

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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. Such urgency is not lost for this industry, its customer base and for its global-wide supply chain networks.

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IQMS

AUGUST 9, 2019

Increasing visibility across every area of manufacturing starting with suppliers, strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier quality to shop floor operations including machine-level monitoring and service, blockchain can enable entirely new manufacturing business models. A copy of the study is available here (PDF, 32 pp., no opt-in).

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Kinaxis

AUGUST 28, 2017

by Alexa Cheater 7 barriers to aerospace and defense supply chain success. For supply chains in the aerospace and defense industry, keeping pace with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who are dramatically increasing production rates for components, systems and services, is a major challenge.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 16, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters editorial commentary we highlight yesterday’s action by the U.S. Federal Reserve to initiate heightened interest rates in the coming months, and the implications to industry supply chains. Industry Supply Chain Implications.

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ThroughPut

MAY 16, 2024

In the context of supply chains particularly, agility is what can save the day in the midst of all those challenges. That’s where AI-powered supply chain optimization can make a difference. What is Supply Chain Optimization? Why is Supply Chain Optimization Important?

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The supply chain too, like every other part of an organization, is essentially a series of well-informed, intelligent decisions – when done right, forming the backbone of every successful business. What Exactly is Supply Chain Decision Intelligence? Why is Decision Intelligence Important in the Supply Chain?

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Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

Source: g2.com These include inventory management, supply chain operations, procurement, project management, financial management, risk management and compliance. Electrical, mechanical, and aerospace engineering and refrigeration and air-conditioning manufacturers all benefit from CAM software. Who is CAM best for?

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Aerospace and Defense. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape.

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Infosys Supply Chain Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Aerospace and Defense. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. TradeEdge – Demand Chain Management. Supply Chain Management. Discuss the latest trends and solutions across the supply chain management landscape.

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