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Leadership in Technology: Using 3D Printing in Aerospace Part Production
Topics: Operational Efficiency, Innovation, Manufacturing, Materials Performance, Design, Aerospace, Defense
Industry predictions indicate that manufacturing will grow faster than the general economy*. Growth in areas such as global aircraft manufacturing is projected to spike from the less than 4% rise seen from 2013-2017 to nearly 9.5% from 2017 until 2021. These high manufacturing expectations are bound to cause an increase in production needs for OEMs. But how do you best scale up production without falling victim to overspending on inventory or finding yourself unable to fill orders due to long lead-times and or lack of capacity?
Topics: Supply Chain Challenges, Operational Efficiency, Procurement, Cost Control, Aerospace, Commercial Industrial, Rail, Defense
Lack of capacity, along with rising operating costs and increased competitive pressures, have caused companies to explore the option of contract manufacturing for their products. Contract manufacturing outsources certain manufacturing operations to a third-party, passing on the responsibility for materials, capital, equipment, staff, and software.
Topics: Supply Chain Challenges, Operational Efficiency, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Procurement, Aerospace, Commercial Industrial, Rail, Defense
Single-Source Procurement Considerations for Aerospace & Defense OEMs: Pros and Cons
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the aerospace and military defense industries rely on efficient integration of many different parts with little margin for error. As a result, effective aerospace and military manufacturing relies heavily on maintaining good business relationships between different buyers and suppliers on the production chain.
Topics: Supply Chain Challenges, Operational Efficiency, Quality Control, Procurement, Cost Control, Aerospace, Defense
Strategic sourcing processes allow manufacturers to choose the best vendors based on more factors than cost alone. By evaluating other characteristics such as quality management practices, efficient operations, design capabilities, and sustainability, purchasing managers are using strategic sourcing techniques to look at the “bigger picture” for long-term growth.
Topics: Supply Chain Challenges, Operational Efficiency, Quality Control, Procurement, Design Challenges, Cost Control, Aerospace, Defense