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How did the COVID-19 pandemic specifically impact aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus?
How did the COVID-19 pandemic specifically impact aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus?
- Increased demand for new aircraft due to increased air travel.
- Severe supply chain bottlenecks due to lockdowns and workforce shortages. (correct)
- Reduced regulatory oversight, allowing for faster production times.
- Decreased cybersecurity threats as operations scaled down.
What risk is introduced through the aviation industry's increasing reliance on digital supply chains and third-party vendors?
What risk is introduced through the aviation industry's increasing reliance on digital supply chains and third-party vendors?
- Decreased likelihood of intellectual property theft.
- Enhanced transparency and traceability of parts origins.
- Reduced costs associated with data management.
- Increased vulnerability to cybersecurity attacks. (correct)
What was a direct consequence of Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan (GTF) engine supply chain issues for Airbus A320neo aircraft?
What was a direct consequence of Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan (GTF) engine supply chain issues for Airbus A320neo aircraft?
- Faster delivery times for new aircraft orders.
- Airlines were able to negotiate lower prices for the aircraft.
- Increased fuel efficiency and reduced operational costs for airlines.
- Airlines were forced to ground aircraft due to a lack of spare engines. (correct)
How did the U.S.-China trade war affect the aerospace industry?
How did the U.S.-China trade war affect the aerospace industry?
What is a primary reason for maintenance delays experienced by airlines globally?
What is a primary reason for maintenance delays experienced by airlines globally?
What impact did sanctions and export bans following the war in Ukraine have on the aerospace industry?
What impact did sanctions and export bans following the war in Ukraine have on the aerospace industry?
What is hindering greater adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by airlines?
What is hindering greater adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by airlines?
In what way does globalization present both opportunities and challenges for logistics operators?
In what way does globalization present both opportunities and challenges for logistics operators?
How did quality concerns regarding parts sourced from global suppliers impact Boeing's 787 Dreamliner production?
How did quality concerns regarding parts sourced from global suppliers impact Boeing's 787 Dreamliner production?
What is the most accurate description of factors driving logistics in the twenty-first century?
What is the most accurate description of factors driving logistics in the twenty-first century?
Flashcards
Driving Factors for Logistics
Driving Factors for Logistics
Factors that drive logistics in the twenty-first century are focused on companies striving to become more competitive and providing customers with added value in the supply chain.
Supply Chain Disruptions
Supply Chain Disruptions
Bottlenecks in the supply chain caused by lockdowns, factory closures, and workforce shortages.
Complex Supplier Networks
Complex Supplier Networks
Companies such as Boeing rely on global suppliers from Japan, Italy and the U.K. for critical parts.
Cybersecurity Threats
Cybersecurity Threats
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Long Lead Times
Long Lead Times
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Regulatory and Trade Restrictions
Regulatory and Trade Restrictions
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Shortage of Skilled Labor
Shortage of Skilled Labor
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Fluctuating Raw Material Prices
Fluctuating Raw Material Prices
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Environmental Regulations
Environmental Regulations
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Study Notes
- Factors driving logistics in the 21st century are focused on companies striving to become more competitive and providing customers with added value in the supply chain.
Global Challenges
- Supply chain disruptions
- Complex supplier networks
- Cybersecurity threats
- Long lead times
- Regulatory and trade restrictions
- Shortage of skilled labor
- Fluctuating raw material prices
- Environmental regulations
- Managing logistics is more complex and demanding in a global market environment compared to a local domestic market.
- Logistic operators are usually very familiar with the marketplace and its constraints and opportunities in a local domestic market.
Supply chain disruptions
- Boeing and Airbus faced severe supply chain bottlenecks due to lockdowns, factory closures, and workforce shortages.
- Aircraft production lines stalled, delaying deliveries of planes like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A320neo for months.
Complex Supplier Networks
- The Boeing 787 relied on global suppliers from Japan(Mitsubishi), Italy(Alenia), and the U.K.(Rolls-Royce) for critical parts.
- Coordination issues caused assembly delays and quality concerns, leading Boeing to halt deliveries multiple times.
Cybersecurity Threats
- In 2019, Rolls-Royce and Airbus suffered cyberattacks that targeted confidential design and supplier data.
- The breaches exposed vulnerabilities in aviation's digital supply chain, highlighting risks from third-party vendors.
Long Lead Times
- Airlines faced months-long delays due to supply chain issues with Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan (GTF) engines for the Airbus A320neo.
- The delays forced airlines like IndiGo and Go First to ground aircraft due to a lack of spare engines.
Regulatory and Trade Restrictions
- The U.S.-China trade war led to export restrictions on aerospace technology, affecting suppliers of Boeing and COMAC(China's state-owned aircraft maker).
- Boeing lost contracts in China, and Chinese airlines struggled to secure U.S.-made components for maintenance.
Shortage of Skilled Labor
- Airlines worldwide faced maintenance delays due to a shortage of skilled aviation technicians and engineers.
- For example, Lufthansa Technik and Delta TechOps struggled to hire mechanics, delaying aircraft repairs and checks.
Fluctuating Raw Material Prices
- Russia is a major supplier of aerospace-grade titanium, used in Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
- Sanctions and export bans led to a titanium supply crunch after the Ukraine war, raising costs for aerospace manufacturers.
Environmental Regulations
- Airlines like United Airlines and British Airways committed to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) but faced limited supply and high costs.
- In 2023, Airbus had to revise its SAF adoption goals due to insufficient global production capacity.
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