Manufacturing strategy decisions in a complex aerospace supply chain

It has long been considered a strategic decision of when to assign inventory to a particular customer. This decision was crucial for the complex Aerospace Co. supply chain. Aerospace Co can be considered complex as they serve many different customer segments and have an extensive range of products that often require customisation. This paper proposes a combination of mathematical calculations and human judgement for deciding on manufacturing strategy. The formulas combine forecast accuracy, volume variability, relative volume and supply chain depth. The calculations assisted the process, but human judgement was necessary to finally determine the most appropriate manufacturing strategies.