Title: The relevance of configuration management in supply chain management in the aerospace industry

Authors: Darli Vieira; Marcela Pereira

Addresses: Research Chair in Management of Aeronautical Projects, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, 3351, Boul. des Forges, C.P. 500, Trois-Rivières, Québec G9A 5H7, Canada ' Research Chair in Management of Aeronautical Projects, University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, 3351, Boul. des Forges, C.P. 500, Trois-Rivières, Québec G9A 5H7, Canada

Abstract: In the aerospace industry, the management of complex projects and interfaces with suppliers from all over the world are a daily challenge. Therefore, it is imperative that aerospace companies reinforce their configuration and supply chain management processes to better control product evolution and integrate all players to deliver products and services with a high level of quality as well as to enhance their levels of reliability and competitiveness in the marketplace. Thus, this study examines the relevance of Configuration Management (CM) in Supply Chain Management (SCM) in the aerospace industry. It also identifies some important issues when the relationship between these processes is not well established, and it proposes good practices to integrate such processes and provide benefits to stakeholders.

Keywords: configuration management; SCM; supply chain management; aerospace; product life-cycle management.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPD.2016.083623

International Journal of Product Development, 2016 Vol.21 No.5/6, pp.437 - 453

Received: 11 Dec 2016
Accepted: 27 Feb 2017
Published online: 12 Apr 2017 *

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