21st century supply chains (SC21) > who's involved?
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The SC21 action plan is about implementing what we already do but in a more efficient and coordinated way.
Supply chains do not respect regional boundaries and coordination with regional trade associations (RTAs) and support from regional development agencies (RDA) / devolved administrations (DAs) with real commitment from all parties up and down the supply chain is crucial and fundamental for success.
stakeholder support and engagement
aerospace & defence industry
The SC21 signatories from industry are committed to drive forward supply chain improvements. Nineteen founder companies signed up to the launch of SC21 at Farnborough International Air Show in July 2006. To date (March 2008) over 300 companies have committed to SC21.
SBAC regional partners
Aerospace regional partners are actively engaged in SC21 and are playing a key role in supporting participating companies, especially SME's They have teamed up with local delivery agencies including the Manufacturing Advisory Service and Business Link. They play a key role in co-ordinating and securing funding and are in a position to offer hands on support in achieving accreditation, implementing development and performance, and relationship development plans.
regional development agencies & devolved administrations
Working together to support the aerospace and defence industry , the continued support from the RDAs / DAs is crucial and fundamental for success.
Department of trade and industry
Building on the working undertaken through the implementation of the AeIGT, the DTI are closely working with the aerospace and defence industry to ensure effective alignment of the SC21 plan.
National Skills Academy for Manufacturing (NSAM)
The NSAM is an important underpinning initiative for the industry signatories. The academy is being designed to help deliver the sector skills agreement across key manufacturing sectors.
trade unions
Have a keen interest in the development of supply chains and industry sees a key role for them in raising awareness of the action plan amongst their members.
regulatory bodies
EASA, CAA regulatory bodies have been engaged and will have a role to play by advising how necessary safeguards and standards are maintained whilst reducing the cost burden and response time of product certification.
working groups
To support the initial implementation, five industry led working groups have been established:
These teams have been tasked with developing and agreeing the common processes to be used in the implementation of SC21.
project office
In order to support this programme, the SBAC have created an dedicated team to enable the development and implementation on the action plan.