Strategies for Optimizing Supply Chain Performance

This document is a report on a panel discussion held at the Paris Air Show 2025, focusing on optimizing supply chain performance in the aerospace and defense sectors. The panelists addressed the complexities and challenges faced by the industry, particularly those stemming from geopolitical instability, material shortages, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Key strategies discussed included monitoring supplier performance, the importance of digitalization, and the need for vertical integration to manage risks and enhance resilience. The panel highlighted the critical role of technology in transforming supply chains, emphasizing the integration of digital systems for improved collaboration and operational efficiency. Challenges in implementing these digital solutions, such as change management and legacy systems integration, were also noted. Additionally, the discussion covered the importance of balancing intellectual property protection with the need for transparency in collaboration, as well as the necessity of integrating sustainability into corporate strategies to meet net-zero emissions goals by 2050.