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A cladistic classification of commercial aerospace supply chain evolution

Christen Rose‐Anderssen (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing, University of Sheffield, Rotherham, UK)
James Baldwin (School of Management, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK)
Keith Ridgway (Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing, University of Sheffield, Rotherham, UK)
Peter Allen (Complex Systems Research Centre, Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield, UK)
Liz Varga (Complex Systems Research Centre, Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield, UK)
Mark Strathern (Complex Systems Research Centre, Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield, UK)

Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management

ISSN: 1741-038X

Article publication date: 6 February 2009

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Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to address the advantage of considering an evolutionary classification scheme for commercial aerospace supply chains. It is an industry wide approach. By going beyond the performance of the single firm and considering the whole supply chain for a product a better understanding of present states and performances of the firms within the chain can be achieved.

Design/methodology/approach

The approach is presented as evolutionary steps by introduction of key supply chain characters. These steps are brought together by applying cladistics to classify the evolutionary relationships between supply chain forms.

Findings

Key character states define the change of supply chain forms in the evolutionary adaptation to market realities and to proactive responses to increased competition.

Originality/value

The potential benefits of this approach include a benchmark of best practice, a strategic tool for policy development, and the creation of future scenarios.

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Citation

Rose‐Anderssen, C., Baldwin, J., Ridgway, K., Allen, P., Varga, L. and Strathern, M. (2009), "A cladistic classification of commercial aerospace supply chain evolution", Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 20 No. 2, pp. 235-257. https://doi.org/10.1108/17410380910929646

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2009, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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