Opinion: Why The Supply Chain’s Achilles’ Heel Is 5,000 Years Old

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The stress on the jetliner supply chain is well documented as Airbus and Boeing push to ever-higher single-aisle production rates. Pain points have emerged in surprising areas of the supply chain, including forgings and special processes. The most acute may be investment castings. The investment...
Kevin Michaels

Contributing columnist Kevin Michaels is managing director of AeroDynamic Advisory in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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