Aerospace & Defense

Demand for Jet Paint Is Booming as More Aircraft Change Hands

August 20, 2021

A bumpy recovery among global airlines has given an unexpected early boost to one corner of the market: demand for aircraft paint.

Wednesday, Sep 15, 2021

How to Partner with Impact-Led Social Enterprises in Your Supply Chain

August 19, 2021

Avetta

Companies across industries are looking for ways to make their supply chains more sustainable, resilient, and socially responsible. Social enterprises can be valuable partners in achieving these goals.

DHL to Add Electric Planes to Fleet in Pursuit of Zero Emissions

August 4, 2021

Bloomberg

The race toward zero-emission logistics chains is expanding from the road to the skies.

The Winners and Losers in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

August 3, 2021

Bloomberg

A Senate plan to spend $550 billion on U.S. infrastructure stands to benefit industries heavily dependent on transportation, with companies including Amazon.com Inc., FedEx Corp. and Comcast Corp. among the biggest winners.

Biden Vows to Enforce ‘Buy American’ Rule for Federal Agencies

July 29, 2021

Bloomberg

Federal agencies and their contractors “have got a new sheriff in town," President Biden said Wednesday. "We’re going to be checking.”

VIDEO

Watch: Is the 17-Year Battle Between the U.S. and EU on Aerospace Over?

July 29, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Laura Fraedrich, global trade and policy attorney with Lowenstein Sandler LLP, explains why the United States and European Union set aside their bitter and longstanding dispute over aerospace subsidies.

What Constitutes ‘Critical’ Software in Biden’s Executive Order on Cybersecurity?

July 26, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

At the direction of President Biden, the National Institute of Standards and Technology recently issued an updated definition of what constitutes “critical” software components that are commonly found within supply chains. But according to one cybersecurity expert, the language reveals a curious omission.

Why Biden Must Invest in Advanced Material Technology

July 20, 2021

Adam Khan, SCB Contributor

As the U.S. government works to address the semiconductor shortage and reestablish itself as a global leader in the space, it must focus on incentivizing fabricators to bring about revolutionary changes that will ensure access to the most advanced microelectronics.

Here's When EU’s Carbon Rules Would Hit Oil Guzzling Industries, Like Shipping

July 19, 2021

Bloomberg

The EU’s sweeping proposals to curb greenhouse emissions are likely to upend the continent’s oil demand over the years and decades to come. Here’s a run through the plans — and key timings — for aviation, shipping and makers of road-fuel.

VIDEO

Watch: Pandemic Exposes Weak Points in Manufacturing Supply Chains

July 16, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Debbie Altham, senior director of the technology team with Sikich LLP, reveals the findings of a new survey of manufacturers and their supply chains, conducted by the firm in partnership with Industry Week.

Aerospace & Defense

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