Aerospace and defence: Literature

This white paper presents a high-level view of network-centric operations for the military. It discusses transforming the armed forces from the current platform-centric organisation to a network-centric organisation, which can increase effectiveness exponentially.

This survey identifies current practices, captures significant trends and establishes operational performance benchmarks in five key areas of supply chain management (SCM): new product development, supply chain planning, customer order management, procurement and logistics.

From major defence contractors to general aviation companies, those capable of responding to change while staying focused on core business priorities will be better able to withstand today's geopolitical unrest, a stagnant global economy and unexpected events.

IBM conducted a New Product Introduction (NPI) survey to assess the continued correlation between technology offerings and enhanced revenues. The results? A continuance of a decade-long trend. But, we also uncovered a fundamental shift in the selling of semiconductor products.

IBM and Air Canada's innovative partnership has produced a new wireless solution aimed at improving aircraft maintenance. The e-Toolbox puts key maintenance data at mechanics' fingertips while they work on an aircraft, prepare for an inbound aircraft or troubleshoot outbound flights.

Research from the IBM Institute for Business Value has shown that, despite the seeming uncertainty, companies can assess the business value of wireless payments.

The race for leadership has become more difficult for companies in all industries. Not only has the competition become tougher, but the very rules of the race are changing. Can companies achieve sustainable advantage in this environment?

With a focus on delivering benefits, and with unparalleled industry, business process and technology experience, IBM Business Consulting Services is uniquely qualified to assist Aerospace and Defence companies to realise new opportunities.

Lured by attractive economics, many manufacturing firms have attempted to establish complementary services businesses, only to find themselves trapped far short of the profitable growth that they originally imagined.

E-procurement systems have substantially reduced requisition costs and increased internal efficiencies. But the true benefits result from incorporating procurement into a supply chain strategy and building stronger linkages to suppliers and electronic marketplaces.

Electronic bill presentation and payment (EBPP) has reached a point where companies no longer ask whether they should take strategic advantage of this billing process. They are asking, 'How?'

Faced with the increasingly complicated and changing marketplace, companies of all sizes are finding that two companies working together can often be better than one company competing alone.

The role of the corporate Chief Financial Officer is evolving. CFOs are moving beyond their traditional role of external reporting and are increasingly being asked to help guide and improve business performance. So how are CFOs responding?

This study of 151 Australian CIOs reveals the depth of thinking and strategic direction among those dedicated and determined to make a lasting contribution to the vision of their CEO, increasing the value of IT investments and creating competitive advantage.

More than ever, government decisions have long-lasting impact on privacy, security, safety, efficiency, effectiveness and, of course, customer satisfaction. In short, national and global events have raised the bar on expectations from government.

It is possible, in today’s environment, to fully engineer a company from a strategic point of view in a way that was unthinkable five years ago.

The HR function was more “traditional” 5-8 years ago, but has become more strategic with the company's strategic initiatives... but, the business units will not let HR be strategic unless they deliver operations well. Find out how IBM can change you handle HR.