Waer Systems offers a growing list of white papers, case studies, and related materials to help others in our industry better understand the intricacies of the parts replenishment process. All these materials are available free of charge on a qualified basis.

Contact your local Waer Systems office or representative for your copy of any or all of the following materials:

Airbus Broughton: $11M of Measurable Cost Savings (PDF) - available by immediate download
A four-year capsule of the strategies and techniques that Airbus and Waer Systems used to help gain more control and add visibility to their Broughton plant.

BAE SYSTEMS: 82% Reduction in Stock (PDF) - available by immediate download
Prepared by UK's Department of Trade and Industry, this 4pp case study outlines the specific efforts provided by BAE Systems and Waer Systems to reduce fastener stockholding and create a more efficient supply chain for the Airbus' A340.

Globalization: The Turning Point for Packaged Supply Chain Applications – Supply Chain Strategies for Automotive, Aerospace & Defense Industries (PDF) - available for immediate download
Prepared by Nari Viswanathan of the Aberdeen Group. The Automotive, Aerospace and Defense industries are in various stages of transformation from regional/local models to a global models in which the buying, making, moving, and selling activities could happen anywhere in the world. To thrive in today’s globalized environment, AA&D companies are reexamining their supply chain processes and their supporting technology. Read this report to learn how AA&D companies search for supply chain improvements, where they currently struggle with incomplete automation, their future strategies, and spending plans. As well as recommendations for action.

Technology Strategies for Inventory Management: How to Convert Inventory from Cost to a Competitive Advantage (PDF) - available for immediate download
Prepared by Nari Viswanathan of the Aberdeen Group. Traditional inventory management practices are being made obsolete by increasing global supply chains and contract manufacturing, more dynamic product life cycles, and multi-channel distribution. Read this report to learn about: a) How Best in Class Companies Use Inventory Management Technologies b) What benefits are these companies gaining? c) What are the barriers for companies to get ROI through inventory management? d) Learn about best practice examples for gaining quick ROI.

World Class Approach to Class-C Components (PDF) - available by immediate download
UPDATED July 06 - Documents the Information and Materials flow for a world-class Replenishment Management System (RMS) and is specifically geared towards Aerospace supply chains and the movement of high volume low cost components.

Integrated Outsourcing: How To Outsource Parts Replenishment Without Giving Up Control, Visibility and Supplier Relationships (PDF) - available by immediate download
The White Paper version of CEO Will J. Scott's presentation at the National Manufacturing Week 2005. Uses the actual parts replenishment process of Airbus' A380 as a case study.

The Nine Basic Rules of a Successful Supply Chain (PDF) - available by immediate download
Part philosophy - part strategy - part anecdote, this document outlines the underlying foundations of a world-class supply chain and provides insights on how to best assure inevitable business changes do not lessen your supply chain's effectiveness.

RFID's Impact in Warehousing and Manufacturing (PDF) - available by immediate download
This white paper functions as an overview of the functionality, techniques and limitations of RFID for use within the types of warehouses most commonly found in Aerospace and related industries.

For additional resources, please visit AIA’s Supplier Management Council’s White Papers library or AberdeenGroup’s Supply Chain & Logistics Research Channel

Supply Chain Assessment Road Map (PDF) - available by immediate download
Provides a road map for the detailed, step-by-step mapping of your supply chain, including the measurable and non-direct benefits for doing so.

Our RMS ROI Calculator (XLS) - available by request
Far more detailed than the calculator that appears on this website, our RMS ROI calculator will help you determine the near-exact amount of money you will save by using world-class demand-based techniques and solutions to lean out your Class-C parts supply chain.

Our C-Save Calculator (XLS) - available by request
Designed more for the procurement department, our "C-Save" calculator will help you determine the optimal number of units for any part number - as well as predicting the amount of money saved and providing any associated risk factors.

Having been involved in the aerospace supply chain and parts replenishment process - at every level, within every channel, at the industry's most innovative companies - we feel we are uniquely qualified to answer any questions you might have about world-class techniques and emerging technologies for:

• replenishment management
• vendor managed inventory
• warehouse management systems

To speak to one of our experts, simply call your local Waer Systems office or send your specific question to info@waersystems.com

You might be surprised just how MUCH information is available just for the asking.