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Navigating the turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic, aerospace and defense (A&D) supply chains encountered extraordinary upheavals. Traditional supply chain management strategies proved insufficient, underscoring the urgent need for solutions that fortify operational resilience and fortify preparedness against future disruptions. Our featured article presents a comprehensive post-pandemic blueprint for mitigating risks across the global A&D supply chain. This blueprint emphasizes transparency, supplier diversification, and agile practices as pivotal elements for ensuring supply chain continuity and fortifying against potential future shocks 👇 https://lnkd.in/gpHRD5GG #supplychainsolutions #supplychainresilience #supplychaininnovation #aerospaceanddefense #aerospacesupplychain

In the aerospace and defense industry, the supply chain plays a pivotal role for procuring raw materials and delivering finished products. Here are some key considerations: https://buff.ly/4b3ygSw #aerospaceindustry #defenseindustry #gexproservices

Ground Vehicles and Maritime Focus at Defense Industrial Supply Chain (DISC) Summit (October 29-30, Charlotte, NC) Sustaining Supply Chain for Ground Vehicles / Maritime Systems (Agency). Government panel members will discuss policies, procedures, acquisitions and industry engagement initiatives to sustain, expand and enhance the supply chain for existing and future ground vehicle and maritime systems.  Panel members will address and seek industry input on measures to optimize supply chains and supply chain management, while reducing risk (to industry and government) and encouraging domestic manufacturing to address supply chain vulnerabilities, build combat power and project it globally.  Presenters include Defense Logistics Agency, Land and Maritime and more. Sustaining Supply Chain for Ground Vehicles & Maritime Systems (Industry). Industry panelists, including manufacturers and service providers, will address current and anticipated opportunities, requirements and challenges to engagement in the DoD ground vehicle and maritime markets.  The panel will address a broad scope of issues and lessons learned from both prime and subcontractor perspectives regarding barriers to entry, contracting challenges, supplier certification, demand volatility, compliance requirements, technology integration and risk reduction throughout the contract performance period(s) and system sustainment life cycle, including obsolescence.  Presenters include Richard Childress Racing, GM Defense, North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) and more. For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eQDX9wuT

Although our analytics suggests that fewer aerospace and defence suppliers are in crisis than at this time last year, a single production delay affecting even the smallest of components can have a significant ripple effect across the value chain. Our Director, Paul R. F. Adams, spoke to ADS Advance about what OEM's and suppliers in the industry can do to mitigate risks: https://bit.ly/47dfneX ADS Group Ltd #supplychainmanagement #supplychainrisk #aerospaceindustry

🚀 The Crucial Role of Supply Chain in the Aerospace and Defense Industries In the aerospace and defense sector, managing the supply chain is vital for ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and project success. From handling complex components to navigating global risks and regulatory compliance, every step matters. Learn how Gexpro Services supports this industry with customized kitting solutions, vendor-managed inventory programs, and a globally sourced network of suppliers. 🔗 Read our latest blog to learn more! https://bit.ly/3YJetpc #Aerospace #Defense #SupplyChain #GexproServicesEurope 

Registration is now live for the Defense Industrial Supply Chain (DISC) Summit at the Harris Conference Center in Charlotte, NC on October 29-30, 2024! Purpose of the DISC Summit. To sustain and expand the supply chain within the defense aerospace, ground vehicle, maritime and armaments markets. Premise of the DISC Summit. The defense aerospace, ground vehicle, maritime and armaments markets represent tremendous business opportunity OEMs, subcontractors and suppliers are often siloed in these market sectors Future supply chain resilience will require breaking silos, engaging new businesses and promoting dialogue among the defense industrial and R&D ecosystem Goals of the DISC Summit: Engaging current OEMs/prime contractors and attracting new businesses to leverage opportunities across the aerospace, ground vehicle, maritime and armament market silos; Engaging current and prospective suppliers to leverage subcontracting opportunities with OEMS/prime contractors across these market silos; Informing the industrial/academia R&D ecosystem about future defense technology imperatives, and agencies about emerging and future technologies in these sectors; Establishing a productive and DIRECT dialogue around critical issues in the defense industrial market – including supply chain, workforce, inflation and barriers to entry Who should participate in the DISC Summit: Current OEMs/prime/suppliers in the defense aerospace, ground vehicle, maritime and armaments markets; Businesses considering engaging as an OEM/prime/supplier within these markets; Industry- and academia-based entities conducting R&D and new product development for aerospace, vehicle, maritime and armament systems  Federal and Defense agencies engaged in requirements generation, acquisition, sustainment a and R&D within these markets For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eQDX9wuT

When it comes to the American defense industry, it’s absolutely critical that the manufacturing supply chain is both extremely robust and resilient to disruption. Compared to overseas providers, American defense manufacturers help defense contractors avoid many of the global supply chain issues that have disrupted the domestic industry over the last several years. At Snowline, our expertise includes optimizing your overall production planning to ensure the ongoing efficiency and sustainability of your project. Read More: https://lnkd.in/e9xscbJe #DefenseIndustry #SupplyChain #Manufacturing #AmericanMade #Resilience #Efficiency #Sustainability #ProductionPlanning #Snowline #DefenseContractors #SupplyChainOptimization #RiskMitigation #IndustryExperts #ProjectManagement #Innovation

Automotive, Discrete Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace & Defense sectors have one thing in common: up to 70% of the total cost-base is related to Purchasing! Yet, we are always surprised to see how outdated many of the applied approaches are.   It's time to innovate and inject best practices here. Unleash the power of competitive negotiations with our unique Supplier Competitive Convention approach. We support your purchasing department in leveraging its negotiation power, unlocking unprecedented savings. Our expert knowledge, combined with maximized competitive tension and robust negotiation strategies, will help you achieve maximum cost reduction and boost your profitability.   Elevate your purchasing game and secure the best possible results. Go with our unique approach and utilize our expert know-how for real bottom-line impact! Let's work together to revolutionize your purchasing department and take your business to new heights.   #Purchasing #CostReduction #NegotiationPower #SupplierCompetitiveConvention #TSETINISEFESO #CoCreatingIndustrialFuture

Dear Network, Interested in knowing more on the cause of one-third of supplier’s late deliveries to end customer? Please read Emmanuel Marquis - EVP at TRIGO Aerospace Defense & Rail - article just published in Aersopace Manufacturing and Design. #trigo #quality #OTD #OQD

In order to improve supply chain resiliency for the Defense sector, there are a few proposed solutions for the DoD to implement. Check out our latest blog to learn how diversifying raw materials, streamlining regulatory processes, and occasionally standardizing components could greatly mitigate some of the supply chain challenges that currently exist: https://ow.ly/fffP50QAGE1 #DoDSupplyChain #DefenseSupplyChain #SupplyChainResiliency