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Case
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Reference no. 610-018-1
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Vivek Gupta (IBS Center for Management Research); A Harish (IBS Center for Management Research)
Published by: IBS Center for Management Research
Published in: 2010
Length: 21 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Airbus; RFID technology; Quality management systems; Value chain visibility; Sup@irworld; eSupplyChain; Sourcing; Found@tion; BuySide domain; Supply chain event management; Airbus tool loan process; myRFIDSolutions; RFID implementation; Airbus aircraft families; RFID enabled business process.
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Abstract

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus received 'The Best RFID implementation' award in May 2008. The award was given for the successful implementation of RFID technology in its operations with an objective to improve the company's operational efficiency. Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer in the world, had a complex supply chain including multiple assembly plants and thousands of suppliers. The company followed a principle of continual improvement of its operations. Airbus' efforts to improve its operating efficiency included projects like Sup@irWorld and implementing RFID across its own as well its suppliers' operations. The case examines these initiatives which helped Airbus cut down its costs while improving its efficiency.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate courses.
Location:
Europe
Industry:
Aircraft manufacturing
Size:
Very large
Other setting(s):
2005-2009
Teaching note
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Reference no. 610-018-8
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Vivek Gupta (IBS Center for Management Research); A Harish (IBS Center for Management Research)
Published by: IBS Center for Management Research
Published in: 2010
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Published sources
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Abstract

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus received 'The Best RFID implementation' award in May 2008. The award was given for the successful implementation of RFID technology in its operations with an objective to improve the company's operational efficiency. Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer in the world, had a complex supply chain including multiple assembly plants and thousands of suppliers. The company followed a principle of continual improvement of its operations. Airbus' efforts to improve its operating efficiency included projects like Sup@irWorld and implementing RFID across its own as well its suppliers' operations. The case examines these initiatives which helped Airbus cut down its costs while improving its efficiency.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate courses.

Settings

Location:
Europe
Industry:
Aircraft manufacturing
Size:
Very large
Other setting(s):
2005-2009

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Teaching note
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Reference no. 610-018-8
Subject category: Production and Operations Management
Authors: Vivek Gupta (IBS Center for Management Research); A Harish (IBS Center for Management Research)
Published by: IBS Center for Management Research
Published in: 2010
Length: 5 pages
Data source: Published sources
View full details