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BUILDING THE FUTURE
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
in dedicated courses at Group level and provided support
through a network of peers enabling a constructive
exchange of experiences.
Supply chain
Improving supply chain management was another area
of focus. Work began on a common hub with suppliers.
Analysis was conducted into how suppliers can be
supported in delivering programmes to specification,
by anticipating the difficulties they may have and fostering
their development. Learning from experience, a study is
underway into practices that contribute to more successful
supplier relationships. There are also plans for evaluating
supply chain maturity.
Controlling project risk
2010 saw significant progress
in major programmes.
NH90 helicopter deliveries
increased. Astrium achieved
the 41st successful Ariane5
transporter launch in
succession and delivered
the M51 missile on time.
Airbus brought the A400M
military transport programme
back on track following
agreement with launch
customers nations, and
established control over A380
production. Lessons learned
from the A380 have been
applied to the new A350 XWB.
Within the A350
programme, potential
difficulties are being
minimised before major
sub-assemblies reach
the Final Assembly Line.
To reduce risk, technical
maturity of the different
systems is being pursued
at an early stage.
A “stop and fix” approach
has been adopted, meaning
that technical issues are
addressed as and when
they appear rather than
passed down the chain, so
limiting the overall impact.
A330/340 Final Assembly Line, Toulouse