This document summarizes a presentation on navigating complexities in the aerospace and defense industry supply chain. It discusses challenges like microelectronics shortages, obsolescence, and regulatory changes. It recommends developing strategies to stay on the cutting edge through proactive planning, investing in R&D, diversifying suppliers, conducting risk analysis, and forming strategic partnerships. The presentation concludes that understanding challenges and adapting innovations can help organizations maintain resilient supply chains despite issues.

1. 2023
REGAINING CONTROL IN THE NEW SUPPLY CHAIN
THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS
DOCUMENT ARE THOSE OF THE SPEAKERS AND DO NOT
NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OR POSITIONS OF ARROW
ELECTRONICS AND ITS ENTITIES.

2. Stay on the Cutting Edge
While Dealing with
Today's Complexities
Global Compliance
Aerospace & Defense Industry
ERIC
MURPHY
BOSTON, MA
2023

3. Navigating the
Complexities of Staying on
the Cutting-Edge of
Obsolescence Management
Eric Murphy
A&D Industry

4. Ever-Changing
Landscape of
Obsolescence
Supplier Relations
Rapid Industry Evolution
Maintaining Profitability

5. New Legislation &
Market Dynamics
The Chips Act
Environmental Laws
Market Stability

6. Microelectronics
Shortages
Overview & Origins of the Shortage
Shortages & Obsolescence
Proactive Planning & Strategic
Foresight
By understanding the causes and effects of microelectronics
shortages, organizations can develop strategies to stay on
the cutting-edge despite these challenges.

7. Invest in R&D
Form strategic partnerships
Provide training and education
Effective Planning
in a Rapidly
Evolving Landscape
Adapt to regulatory changes
Utilize AI in microelectronics

8. Implications of Shortages in
Aerospace & Defense
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9. • Waste
• Increased wait
times
• Poor customer
service
• Lack of supply
• Recycling
components
The Bull-Whip's Impact
Customer Retailer Distributor/
Wholesaler
Manufacturer
15 Units
Forecasted
customer
demand
20 Units
Retailer order &
safety stock
30 Units
Wholesale
order
to benefits from
bulk discount
60 Units
Wholesale
order
to benefits from
bulk discount
**Actual customer demand: 12 Units**

10. Unique
Challenges
in A&D
Identify Risk Factors Develop Contingency
Plans
Monitor Progress
By understanding the causes and effects of microelectronics shortages, organizations
can develop strategies to stay on the cutting-edge despite these challenges.

11. Component shortages, escalating
obsolescence, and digital pandemic threats
Opportunities for adaptation, innovation, and
resilience in the face of these challenges
The critical role of proactive navigation
and maintaining a robust and responsive
supply chain in industry success
Conclusion

12. Recommendations
Invest in Tech
& R&D
Proactive Planning
and Foresight
Diversifying the
Supply Chain
Risk Analysis &
Contingency Plans
Cybersecurity &
Data Management
Partnerships &
Training
Future-Proof
Policies

13. Questions?

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