To enable advanced engineering systems and complex programmes to be developed successfully, there must be a viable means of delivery including a fit for purpose supply chain design.  Developing the product (i.e. technology) and the process (i.e. manufacturing) needs to go hand in hand with the supply chain.  Currently, there is a lack of sufficient detail and metrics for the state of readiness of a supply chain.
  • Dates6 months
  • SponsorMBDA
  • FundedConfidential
  • PartnersMBDA, Rolls-Royce

As part of its work with Team Tempest, which represents the UK MOD and Industry Partners responsible for setting the foundations for Next Generation Combat Air Capabilities, MBDA, with support from Rolls-Royce, partnered with Cranfield's Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management Centre.  The aim of this project is to develop a new digital toolset that will provide a greater level of granularity on the state of readiness of a supply chain across the programme lifecycle, enabling earlier invention in future potential supply chain risks.  Being able to validate supply chain maturity is key for the industrial partners in Team Tempest.

Principal Investigator: Professor Aris Matopoulos

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