Aerospace Supply Chain: Lack of Visibility Beyond Tier-1 Suppliers Aerospace Supply Chain: Lack of Visibility Beyond Tier-1 Suppliers Supply chain efficiency is one of the major competitive advantages for an aerospace company. Supply chain performance measurement is key to understanding any underlying concerns, uncovering the causes, eradicating repetitive problems, and improving and sustaining its efficiency…
Implementing Visual Management in Aerospace Production: Practical Strategies Implementing Visual Management in Aerospace Production: Practical Strategies Visual Management is a tool used to visually convey the current status of a work area compared to the plan, visually/audibly highlighting an abnormality as it occurs. It is a key component of Lean manufacturing, helping streamline processes, improve…
Supply Chain weaknesses affecting Aerospace Manufacturers Supply Chain Weaknesses Affecting Aerospace Manufacturers The aerospace industry, known for its complexity and precision, heavily relies on a robust, high-demand and efficient supply chain. Alone, major players like Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer place a huge demand on the wider sector – with aggressive delivery cycles and complex, multi-nation…
Implementing Lean in Job-Shop Aerospace Manufacturing Environments Implementing Lean in Job-Shop Aerospace Manufacturing Environments Job-shop aerospace manufacturing environments present unique challenges compared to high-volume production settings. Characterised by custom, low-volume production runs and a high degree of variability, job-shops require a tailored approach to Lean implementation. Lean principles, focused on reducing waste and improving efficiency,…
Aviation and the digital factory of the future A vital contributor to Europe’s economic growth and cohesion. The aviation industry as a vital European economic growth contributor has three main challenges: survive the dynamically evolving COVID-19 crisis, lead a recovery plan for a more resilient sector, and accelerate the engagement in securing a more sustainable…