Digitizing Repair Orders in Aerospace Industry

This document is an interview with Angela Marotta, Project Manager for AirSupply at Leonardo, discussing the digitization of Repair Orders in the aerospace industry. It outlines the critical role of Repair Orders and Overhaul (R&O) processes in managing non-operational parts that require revision or repair. The document details how Leonardo aims to enhance efficiency through a digital platform, specifically AirSupply, and emphasizes the collaborative effort within the BoostAeroSpace community to improve these processes. The interview highlights the challenges faced in the past and the limitations of previous solutions, which led to the need for a dedicated R&O process. It also describes the four key steps involved in managing Repair Orders: publishing, collaboration, acceptance, and execution of Purchase Orders. The current status of the project is mentioned, including the release of the solution in April 2023 and plans for future enhancements. The importance of community collaboration and transparency in sharing information is also discussed as essential for the project's success.