Rolls-Royce Learning and Career Development Centre, Derby, 08:30 - 12:30
08:30 - 12:30, Rolls-Royce Learning and Career Development Centre, Derby
Today's aerospace supplier knows how much potential there is for step change improvements to quality and delivery performance if only the whole supply chain could work better together, from the OEMs down to the sub-tiers.
But realising that potential often remains a great challenge.
This workshop will bring you the latest developments, results and lessons from the complementary approaches of
- Rolls-Royce's "Journey to Process Excellence" model
- Aero Engine Controls' supplier association
- the national aerospace and defence SC21 (21st century supply chains) programme.
This workshop is designed for managers with the following functions:
- business development
- manufacturing and operations
- procurement/purchasing.
By attending, you will:
- learn best practice supply chain improvement tools used by Rolls-Royce, Aero Engine Controls and the aerospace and defence OEMs
- learn how to apply these models more effectively to working with your own customers and suppliers
Full agenda and speakers now confirmed...
08:30 - 09:00 Registration and Welcome
- Introduction: Winning business in a global market – Dr Andrew Mair, Chief Executive, Midlands Aerospace Alliance
- What it takes to supply a company like Rolls-Royce – Andy Page, Global Supplier Development Executive, Rolls-Royce
- Industry working together through SC21 – Phil Curnock, SC21 Project Manager ADS
- Supplier association - SC21, collaborative working and continuous improvement – Wayne Sear, Aero Engine Controls
- Session one Q&A – Presenters will take questions from the floor
- Chair introduces the exhibiting manufacturing companies - Reperesentatives from six Midlands suppliers will be on hand to share their experiences.
10:30 - 11:00 Coffee & networking - visit exhibitors tables
- How Rolls-Royce work with their suppliers – Jonathan Mathews, Supplier Development Executive, Rolls-Royce
- SC21, an SME journey - Shaun Stevenson, Managing Director, SL Engineering.
- SC21 and business improvement – Tim Gibbons, UK Manufacturing Director, Timet.
- MAS4 national support programme – Phil Jones, MAS National Supply Chain Leader
- Procurement strategy for small companies - Ray Newell, Oakwell Management
- Expert support from your association – Tim Holmes, Manufacturing Specialist, MAA
- Session two Q&A – Presenters will take questions from the floor
12:30 Buffet lunch and networking
This event is for members of the MAA & invited participants, and is free to attend. Click here to see how to join the MAA.
