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Improving the aerospace supply chain: a preliminary assessment of an industry-level intervention

Crute, V.; Lewerenz, M.A.; Parry, Glenn; Graves, Andrew

Authors

V. Crute

M.A. Lewerenz

Andrew Graves



Abstract

The objectives of the study were to
1. Evaluate the SC21 initiative in relation to the changing industry context and consequent customer company requirements; and current trends in supply chain management; 2.Examine the impact operating within a complex supply chain network through the experience of three customer and three supplier companies; 3. Assess the SC21 programme in terms of research on supplier development and the approach, success factors and challenges for case study examples of SC21 implementation; 4.Examine the changing definitions of customer value and challenges in transitioning from product to through-life service orientation; and finally; 5.Identify potential key questions, research partners and proposal outlines for future research.
The research findings from the preliminary study will provide a focus for future research proposals.

Citation

Crute, V., Lewerenz, M., Parry, G., & Graves, A. (2008). Improving the aerospace supply chain: a preliminary assessment of an industry-level intervention

Report Type Project Report
Publication Date Jan 1, 2008
Journal EPSRC report circulated to Industry
Peer Reviewed Not Peer Reviewed
Pages 1-62
Keywords supply chain, aerospace, integration, collaboration
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1017856
Additional Information Additional Information : EPSRC report circulated to industry