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Supply Chain Management
14.05.2025 | Strategy Paper

Aerospace Supply Chain Mastery

Transforming challenges into strengths

Discover strategies for Tier-1 to Tier-X suppliers to enhance resilience, reduce costs, and build agile, future-ready supply chains in a volatile market.

Rethinking Aerospace Supply Chains 

The Aerospace industry is under pressure. Rising material costs, shorter forecast cycles, and accelerating market demand—especially for short- and medium-haul aircraft—are reshaping the rules of the game. For Tier-1 to Tier-X suppliers, this means navigating a complex environment with limited negotiation power, outdated components, and increasing pressure for sustainable solutions. 

In our latest Strategy Paper, we unveil how Aerospace supply chains can evolve from reactive to resilient. Drawing on proven project experience and deep industry expertise, we present a roadmap for success—from smart procurement strategies to digital forecasting and risk mitigation. 

While long-term planning once defined Aerospace operations, today’s winners are those who embrace agility and make bold decisions. The Strategy Paper outlines how to:

  • Build agile supply chains that respond to volatility
  • Strengthen procurement to reduce costs and supplier risk
  • Overcome the “Tier-X sandwich” with smarter collaboration
  • Future-proof operations through strategic make-or-buy decisions
  • Integrate sustainability into every link of the value chain

Key Takeaways 

Our Strategy Paper offers actionable insights for Tier-1 to Tier-X suppliers across five key dimensions:  

  • Navigating Market Dynamics: Responding to shorter forecast cycles and rising delivery expectations with operational agility
  • Cost-Efficient Procurement: Leveraging supplier management, category strategies, and obsolescence control to optimise spend
  • Boosting Supply Chain Resilience: Managing risk proactively and establishing safety buffers for business continuity
  • Digital S&OP Integration: Creating faster, more reliable planning cycles through real-time data and collaboration
  • Driving Sustainability:  Meeting regulatory standards and customer expectations with greener, smarter supply chains

Download our Paper here

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Claude Maxion

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Claude Maxion

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