Resilinc: Leverage Supply Chain Intelligence for Competitive Advantage

Inspired by practices in the private sector, the Army Materiel Command division embraces the concept of integrated business planning - and ends up saving billions of dollars in inventory expense.

Panasonic has created what it says is the world's first fully rugged detachable laptop.

The aerospace and defense (A&D) industry is poised to benefit from a surge in global commercial demand, along with the advent of new technologies, government acquisition reform and the use of analytics to manage “big data.” At the same time, manufacturers and suppliers face a number of challenges, including stricter regulations and the uncertainties that characterize the defense sector.

The aerospace and defense (A&D) industry is experiencing a prolonged surge in growth. Factors include robust demand in new and emerging markets, as well as increased exports of military equipment. Along with these promising new opportunities, however, comes a fresh set of supply-chain challenges.

Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma is the home of the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC), the center of the Air Force Materiel Command's (AFMC) aircraft, engine, missile, software and avionics management and maintenance centers.

Are you certain that your sensitive exports aren't falling into the wrong hands?