2008 Aerospace & Defense Value Chain Study
A recent study by Aviation Week magazine and A.T. Kearney provides important findings about A&D companies and their eco-system value chains. Key findings include, for example:
- Companies partner substantially in each step of the value chain, but degree of partnering diminishes upstream
- In spite of the prevailing wisdom of looking beyond sole suppliers to achieve better value chain performance, companies do not engage in competitive sourcing unless directed by their customers
- Companies seek long-term contract arrangements primarily for pricing
- Companies consider technical expertise the most critical partner capability (information technology is not considered critical)
Please read the publications below for complete study details.
Integrated Value Chains in Aerospace and Defense
Learn about proven approaches and best practices that A&D companies can take to improve their A&D value chains.
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2008 Aerospace & Defense Value Chain Study – A.T. Kearney Executive Summary
Read about key findings from the survey, including ways the A&D industry is meeting customer demand for speed, innovation, and quality through integrated value chains.
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 Randy Garber is a partner in A.T. Kearney. He leads the aerospace and defense practice for the Americas.
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Recent Media Headlights
 Aerospace & Defense 2008 supply chain study findings
19 May 2008 — Aviation Week
A.T. Kearney partner Randy Garber talks about findings of the Aviation Week magazine / A.T. Kearney survey and surprising findings about the industry's value chain.
Survey: Small Suppliers Shun Cooperation
19 May 2008 — Aviation Week
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are reinventing the aerospace supply chain, offloading management responsibilities to key suppliers and demanding that they collaborate and co-innovate instead of simply filling an order for a part.
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