Aerospace Supply Chain – Resilience as a Core Competitive Advantage

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by Christian Siekmann, Thomas Friedrich, Lisa Buchenauer, Stephan Koch, Fabian Czilwa and Isabella Baur

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Aerospace supply chains are under relentless pressure. Recently, the industry hit a record backlog of 16,000 aircraft, while deliveries in 2024 were still around 10% below pre-COVID peaks.

This paper explores the urgent need for enhanced supply chain resilience in the aerospace industry amid record backlogs, complex multi-tier networks, and persistent supplier disruptions. It outlines a structured risk management framework – including operational, financial, and strategic dimensions – showing how data-driven monitoring, AI-powered forecasting, and multi-tier supplier transparency can turn companies from reactive firefighting to proactive prevention.

Discover practical strategies for supplier segmentation, risk categorization, and early warning implementation to support OEMs and suppliers in creating robust, future-ready supply chains and sustaining competitive advantage in an ever-evolving market.

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