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SCM for aerospace and defense from IBM
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| Streamlined operations and processes
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The SCM for aerospace and defense from IBM are designed to reduce cycle times and increase your company's manufacturing capabilities by streamlining supply chain processes. That means you can build more aircraft in less time with help from IBM.
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| Experience. Leadership. Innovation. Only from IBM
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With experience across 21 industries, our consultants can help you capitalize on new business models, reengineer core processes, integrate Web applications and create management systems that help keep supply chain initiatives on track and generating solid returns.
To support your supply chain management solution implementation, we offer:
- Seasoned professionals—experience in the aerospace and defense industry with over 20,000 business engagements.
- Client satisfaction—70% of clients are repeat customers.
- Experience with leading aircraft manufacturing companies.
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| Build it faster with less inventory
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The SCM for aerospace and defense from IBM can provide unprecedented insight with targeted demand and supply offerings. With IBM, you can transform from a vertical manufacturer of aircraft equipment to a horizontal integrator that is able to:
- Reduce planning and manufacturing cycle times by streamlining your supply chain processes.
- Lower inventory levels by re-examining your current processes.
- Transform to a fully integrated, paperless supply chain.
- Enable the right material in the right quantity at the right time in the right place.
- Increase customer satisfaction by meeting customer demand in a timely fashion.
- Enable an enterprise-wide, virtual real-time status of your inventory and material flow.
- Streamline collaboration with design partners and suppliers.
- Integrate design functions with manufacturing scheduling and execution processes resulting in decreased planning cycle times.
- Integrate processes and technology to enable near seamless digital information transfer and sharing across the entire product life cycle.
- Help lower scrap and rework costs through process assessment and production planning.
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| A proven implementation
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A large aerospace and defense manufacturer engaged IBM to assist in developing world-class operating processes and creating competitive advantage in the aerospace market. By implementing an integrated production and supply chain management solution, the organization was realigned.
- Production areas were redesigned using close coupling principles.
- Visible controls were implemented to allow personnel to understand what was happening in manufacturing.
- Joint best-practice teams were established with key suppliers to help ensure that inventory was minimized and shortages eliminated.
With the supply chain management solution:
- Inventory was reduced by over 40%.
- Stock accuracy improved from 66% to 93%.
- Overdue orders were reduced over 60% in the first four months.
- Productivity improved 19%.
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| Better business means a better bottom line
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Supply Chain Management solutions are designed to offer aerospace manufacturing companies a return on investment by:
- Significantly reducing inventory levels by re-examining current supply chain strategies.
- Allowing you to manufacture and sell aircraft in less time without increasing your workforce.
- Virtually eliminating paperwork, which can reduce the need for manpower.
- Offering flexible financing options including highly competitive rates, powerful asset-management tools, and end-of-lease or end-of-life options that maximize flexibility while minimizing risk.
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Questions about this solution? Contact an IBM aerospace & defense specialist.
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