– More than 1,300 suppliers from nine countries and 48 U.S. states.
- The primary contractors, Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney, will receive almost $500 billion for the jet.
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– More than 1,300 suppliers from nine countries and 48 U.S. states.
- The primary contractors, Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney, will receive almost $500 billion for the jet.
One response to “F-35’s Global Supply Chain”
First, it is outstanding to see how many manufacturing companies have a hand in the assembly of these state of the art aircraft. However, this variety of manufacturers and different regions from which they reside/various cultures certainly add to the complexities of this project. Therefore, supply chain management must play a major role in the successful completion of the F35. This project and others, for example the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, paint the picture of the supply chain complexities inherent in large manufacturing projects that require an ever growing need for skilled labor. Here’s hoping that the project is a complete success, saves the US Taxpayer money, and helps to continue the research and development strength of the Lockheed Martin’s and Pratt & Whitney’s of the world!