Methods and Considerations for the Development of Emerging Manufacturing Technologies into a Global Aerospace Supply Chain

Abstract

Global aerospace manufacturing has resulted in a direct need for the development of new manufacturing techniques and machines. These emerging technologies require a specific approach to technology, supplier and enterprise communication development. However, a global strategy for aerospace supply-chains is difficult to develop, specifically for new manufacturing technologies. within large aerospace companies, it is challenging to assess emerging technologies with respect to manufacturing readiness level and risk. the research provided discusses a technique used to assess risk coupled with manufacturing readiness level maturation for emerging technologies using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Developing customer requirements for a new manufacturing technology is challenging when multiple customers exist for the proposed technology. Technology experts are found within the company and executive champions are solicited to assist in sponsoring the emerging technology. This research covers proven heuristics developed for marketing the emerging technology throughout the aerospace enterprise. Also, the experience level of the supplier to adopt the emerging technology acts as a critical element in defining a deployment strategy within the aerospace company. Once manufacturing technologies are developed, communicating the emerging technology is necessary. Supplier involvement, supply chain flexibility, and enterprise communication strategies are highlighted with respect to a global supply-chain for aerospace.

Department(s)

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Aerospace Supply Chain; Emerging Technology Deployment; Enterprise Technology Development; Global Aerospace Supply-Chain; Quality

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0020-7543

Document Type

Article - Journal

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2011 Taylor & Francis, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 May 2011

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