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...

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