Read the latest IFS blog posts from the Aerospace & Defense industry experts at IFS here. These authors understand the issues and challenges you face – read their thoughts from around the world on new technologies and market developments in A&D. Learn more about IFS’s expertise in the Aerospace & Defense industry.

| | Estimated reading time: 6 minutes | Aerospace & Defense, Business Technology, IFS Cloud, Manufacturing
How shipbuilding can chart a course for Maritime 4.0

There is no doubt that Industry 4.0 has driven dramatic changes in the manufacturing of products, machinery, and equipment. Its…

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| | Estimated reading time: 5 minutes | Aerospace & Defense, Business Technology, IFS Cloud
How IFS aviation maintenance software has become the number one MRO solution of choice for the world’s largest carriers

In an increasingly digital age, companies in every sector have already invested or are seeking to adopt software to digitally…

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| | Estimated reading time: 6 minutes | Aerospace & Defense, Business Technology, IFSCloud, Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Contracting for U.S. Defense Manufacturing procurement success – the opportunities and the pressures

Contracting with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) can represent a significant revenue opportunity for A&D manufacturers, but this doesn’t…

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| | Estimated reading time: 3 minutes | Aerospace & Defense, Discrete Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Process Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning Blog #3

Trying to plan the unplannable with DDMRP Following on from my last blog, about which parts are best suited to…

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| | Estimated reading time: 4 minutes | Aerospace & Defense, Discrete Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Process Manufacturing, Supply Chain
DDMRP Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning Blog #2

Trying to plan the unplannable with DDMRP (Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning). Following on from my previous blog about the…

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| | Estimated reading time: 7 minutes | Aerospace & Defense, Business Technology, Construction and Contracting, Transform Your Business
The defense logistics and support outlook for 2022 – data will dominate

Matt Medley, Industry Director, Defense Manufacturing at IFS, explains how a coherent digital data backbone will underpin some key focus…

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| | Estimated reading time: 6 minutes | Aerospace & Defense, Business Agility, Business Technology, Customer, Sustainability
Cape Air, Rolls-Royce and IFS lead the aviation sustainability charge

Here’s the conundrum: Aviation is one of the most valuable modes of transportation for the global economy, but it is…

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| | Estimated reading time: 6 minutes | Aerospace & Defense, Business Technology
Flying high once again: How 2022 could prove to be a renaissance for commercial aviation with the aid of technology

The aviation sector has been faced with major ongoing challenges through 2021 as numerous Covid-19 variants continue to cut passenger…

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| | Estimated reading time: 4 minutes | Aerospace & Defense, Business Technology, IFS Cloud, Manufacturing
54.5% OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATIONS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT SUPPORTING DISCONNECTED OPERATIONS – LEARN HOW IFS HOLDS THE KEY

Military organizations are increasingly required to operate in harsh climates, often characterized by remoteness and extremely difficult conditions, stretching connectivity…

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| | Estimated reading time: 6 minutes | Aerospace & Defense, Business Agility, Moment of Service
Calidus and IFS – a partnership that is changing defense equipment design, manufacturing and delivery

Rewind to the 2017 Dubai Airshow. Remember the pictures of the Light Attack aircraft announced at the show, manufactured entirely…

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| | Estimated reading time: 5 minutes | Aerospace & Defense, Discrete Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Process Manufacturing, Supply Chain
Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP)

Trying to plan the unplannable. Today’s customers are challenging manufacturers with demands for more options, more products, and shorter lead…

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| | Estimated reading time: 6 minutes | Aerospace & Defense, Business Agility, Cloud, Manufacturing
The inside track on IFS Cloud 21R2 for Aerospace & Defense

Improved compliance for government manufacturing contracts and the aviation maintenance supply chain, along with forward and line maintenance mobility are…

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