Aerospace & defense - Articles - Page 35

We Have Liftoff! Low Cost Country Sourcing Still Viable in 2014C

March 3, 2014

Challenge: A global $4B Aerospace & Defense manufacturer was challenged by its executive leadership to reduce their product costs to protect profit margins and create greater flexibility in pricing. A cost reduction project was launched, targeting their machined parts, one of their largest direct materials costs.

Love It or Hate It, Trade Is Driving Economic Recovery

March 3, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Buyers and sellers appear generally optimistic about the prospects for trade and the economy this year. Let's hope they're not whistling in the dark.

Paying More to Gain the Advantage: Five Factors to Consider When Sourcing Direct Materials

February 27, 2014

Directworks

Case Study: DLA Grabs Control Over Demand Variability

February 25, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The Defense Logistics Agency partners with LMI in a unique effort to get a handle on those difficult items with high demand variability. A finalist in the 2013 Supply Chain Innovation Award competition of CSCMP and SupplyChainBrain.

The Case for Free Trade

February 24, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The U.S. has seen a substantial portion of its manufacturing base eroded by cheap overseas production. American workers blame free trade. So why should we speed up the process?

China Eases Regulations on Importing Railway Rolling Stock

February 18, 2014

XportReporter

Every month, XportReporter produces a report on new and opportunities in China's transport and aerospace sectors.

The Case Against Free Trade

February 18, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Was there ever a time when trade wasn't a polarizing subject? Judging from the endless debate, it's either the key to economic prosperity, or a catastrophe for the common worker. There seems to be no middle ground.

From Information Overload to Actionable Intelligence: Strategies for Mid-Market Resiliency through Supply Chain Analytics

February 5, 2014

Take Supply Chain

Manufacturer's Guide for Improving Visibility into Total Costs

January 18, 2014

Greg Anderson, President

SupplyChainBrain Power Lunch: Should We Forget About the Forecast?

January 16, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Is the forecast really dead? Should companies instead shift their focus to acquiring the ability to respond quickly to whatever happens in markets? A SupplyChainBrain Power Lunch discussion with Jim White, vice president of central operations with Applied Materials; Jake Barr, chief executive officer of Blue World Supply Chain Consulting; and C.J. Wehlage, vice president of high tech solutions with Kinaxis.