Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 19, 2024

This comprehensive 38-page report includes the full listing of predictions along with a lot of information, perspectives and added insights.

Predictive Analytics Software 52

Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement 52

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 11, 2023

Mr. Faury indicated to reporters that the expansion of Tianjin capacity is an important part of the strategy for producing upwards of 75 of the A320 family aircraft on a monthly basis by 2026. This facility also serves a base for commercial aircraft sold to China based airlines.

China 52

China Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction 52

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. Historic processes focus on efficiency within the functions. The largest increase is in Aerospace and Defense (A&D). Why ERP Is Not Sufficient.

Optimal Sourcing 173

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 173

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.

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Journal report makes reference to a white paper published in 2001 penned by a then Boeing aerospace engineer. This paper: “ warned colleagues of the risks of the subcontracting strategy, especially if Boeing outsourced too much work and didn’t provide sufficient on-site quality and technical support to its suppliers.”

Alaska 52

Alaska Manufacturing Procurement Price Reduction Sourcing Strategies 52

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. But an effective and efficient supply chain risk management response to the crisis should weigh different scenarios.

Russia 96

Russia Ukraine Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 96

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!

Aerospace 40

Aerospace Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software 40

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.

Manufacturing Procurement 53

Manufacturing Procurement Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 53

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.

Supply Chain Design Software 205

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 6, 2013

It senses, translates, and orchestrates market changes (buy- and sell-side markets) bidirectionally with near real-time latency to align sell, deliver, make and sourcing functions. Time after time, I find that companies are left with lofty business strategies that are not translated into actionable plans for the organization.

Supply Chain Network Software 225

Supply Chain Network Software Course Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 225

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. Airbus Tackles The Challenges Of Renewed Production And Aircraft Delivery Plans. October 8, 2021.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Procurement 52

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.

Procurement Analytics 63

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Pricing Training 63

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.

Negotiating Skills 59

Negotiating Skills Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software 59

Infosys Supply Chain Management

APRIL 2, 2012

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Sourcing Strategies 29

Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 29

Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a range of manufacturing software now available to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise efficiency. Source: g2.com These include inventory management, supply chain operations, procurement, project management, financial management, risk management and compliance. Who is CAM best for?

Inventory Management Software 97

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 97

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.

Electronics 52

Electronics Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Texas 52

Infosys Supply Chain Management

MAY 21, 2012

Aerospace and Defense. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. IT strategies need to ensure that the processes are completely adhered to. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Automotive.

Resource Reduction 38

Resource Reduction Sourcing Strategies Supply Chain Strategy Optimal Sourcing 38

Kinaxis

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

First of all, the world is becoming more global, and the ability to manage a diversity of manufacturers and suppliers is a source of competitive advantage. As our interviewee and Procurement guru Wael Safwat put it a few months ago , “it’s no longer the organizations that are competing. Why is this?

Manufacturing Procurement 100

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Optimal Sourcing 100

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).

Wichita 52

Wichita Aerospace Manufacturing Procurement Kansas 52

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).

Wichita 52

Wichita Aerospace Kansas Manufacturing Procurement 52

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The report indicates that while strategies that former CEO Clark initiated for this start-up to be a broader services and logistics execution provider will continue, a renewed emphasis on cost cutting was essential. Specifically noted: “ We can still be a growth company even in a declining market.” All rights reserved.

Supply Chain Planning Software 59

Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Strategy 59

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

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.” The implication is that Boeing has significant business and competitive challenges to overcome.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Alaska Manufacturing Procurement Aerospace 52

DynaSys

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Understand their sources of income. For example, suppliers heavily invested in entertainment or travel-related service sectors may have issues, as may aerospace tier suppliers. One key strategy your business has complete control over is the complexity of your product line. Product line reconciliation opportunities.

Modeling 97

Modeling Supply Chain Planning Software Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning 97

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It involves and weights operational excellence and process discipline and a corporate culture focused on producing each aircraft with the utmost quality and efficiency. Kaizen, or continuous improvement ensures maximum quality and improvements in efficiency for every worksite.

Supply Chain Network Software 52

Supply Chain Network Software System Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

AUGUST 27, 2014

This class develops major themes and strategies of supply chain relationships. The first part of the class deals with the common elements of strategic supply management, including creating the vision for the organization, organizational roles and structure, and the fundamental elements of the procure-to-pay process.

Negotiating Skills 68

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement 68

Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. is one of the industry’s most respected logistics sources. Arabian Aerospace. This was the result. wsjlogistics. JOC Daily Newswire.

Resource Reduction 120

Resource Reduction Resources Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 120

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Source: JP Morgan and S&P Global, December 2023 Key Highlights in Regional PMI Reporting India’s Manufacturing Sector Accelerates Overall manufacturing activity across India accelerated in November after a deceleration in October. Commenting on the November data, Bennett Parrish, Global Economist at J.P. in November from 50.6

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

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.

Manufacturing Procurement 48

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Pharmaceutical 48

Silvon Software

APRIL 19, 2022

Procurement is one core process area being focused to better manage today’s fluctuating change, with key performance metrics leading the way to assessing and managing procurement performance. The Basics of Procurement KPIs. Every KPI needs a clearly defined goal. Supplier KPIs.

Optimal Sourcing 124

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing 124

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. Supply Chain Matters highlights for our readers an on-stage conversation held between the CEO ’s of Boeing and Qatar Airways at Bloomberg’s Qatar Economic Forum.

Qatar 52

Qatar Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement 52

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 11, 2013

Aerospace and Defense. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Efficient and effective production strategy to reduce energy consumption which includes reducing waste material, air and water emissions. Contact Us. Industries.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 37

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings Manufacturing Procurement 37

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The irony of this is that the design of more technology laden and fuel-efficient engines was the prime catalyst that has fueled the current wave of airline demand for these aircraft. Yet, the rework costs alone for the Pratt GTF will likely surpass the original engine development cost.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply and Demand 59

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 16, 2022

One area of assessment is alternative domestic sourcing of materials, while others may be acceleration of electric vehicle utilization plans. Typically, in time of recession and economic downturns, procurement leaders turn to suppliers to seek added cost reductions in direct and indirect materials.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Price Reduction 52

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?

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 52

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In a broader scope dimension is the broader commercial aircraft industry’s existing challenges to meet even more heightened demand for new, more advanced technology laden and fuel efficient aircraft. Pre-pandemic domestic and international travel demand is now growing again, and airlines are seeking fleet-level replacement cycles.

Alaska 52

Alaska Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Modeling 52

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2023

The irony of this is that the design of more technology laden and fuel-efficient engines was the prime catalyst that has fueled the current wave of airline demand for these aircraft. The tradeoffs are one to ponder across this industry.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Supply Chain Planning 52

Infosys Supply Chain Management

JANUARY 15, 2014

Aerospace and Defense. Sourcing & Procurement. Sourcing & Procurement. ProcureEdge – Sourcing & Procurement. Strategy, an engineering framework, failure mode analysis maybe.phew! Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Automotive.

Expense Reduction 39

Expense Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Strategy 39