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Lungu, Sorin. "European defense market integration : the aerospace sector in 1987-1999 /." Thesis, Connect to Dissertations & Theses @ Tufts University, 2005.
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Thesis (Ph.D.)--Tufts University, 2005.Chair: Robert L. Pfaltzgraff, Jr. Submitted to the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 358-398). Access restricted to members of the Tufts University community. Also available via the World Wide Web;
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Arsenault, Reginald W. "Creation of a CRM selection methodology for the aerospace & defense industry." [Denver, Colo.] : Regis University, 2006. http://165.236.235.140/lib/rarsenault2006.pdf.
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Donovan, Mark H. "The French Aerospace and Defense Industries: changing dynamics of procurement and consolidation." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/8427.
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimitedFrance's traditions of national sovereignty and its global status as a "great power" help to explain its investments in an independent and autonomous armaments industry. The resulting capabilities, ranging from fighter aircraft to nuclear weapons, have helped to ensure the position of France as a leading nation during the latter half of the twentieth century. Overcoming the inherent problems associated with state control and oversight of the means of production, France has developed a robust manufacturing capability and has produced, among other systems, technologically advanced designs in combat aircraft (the Rafale fighter), space rocket launchers (the Ariane 5 launcher), and remote sensing satellites (the Helios military satellite). However, the need to continue incorporating modem, expensive technology into French systems in the face of budgetary cutbacks has brought the future viability of autonomous and French-led programs into question. As a result, France and other major European nations have tried to find a common solution to consolidate each country's aerospace and defense firms into one corporate entity that could compete effectively against the United States. However, problems rooted in maintaining national capabilities, especially in France, have kept this design from becoming a reality
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Johnstone, Jeffrey Carl, and Patrick Daniel Keavney. "Pricing Strategy, Pricing Stability and Financial Condition in the Defense Aerospace Industry." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/41618.
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The purpose of this research is to determine if pricing strategy and pricing stability for products in the defense aerospace industry can be predicted based on a firm's financial condition. The sample for this research includes 17 contractors and 52 missile and aircraft programs. Two separate issues are addressed. The first issue concerns the relationship between financial condition and contractor pricing strategy. The second concerns the relationship between organizational slack and pricing stability. The overall findings are: 1) That a limited amount of variation in pricing strategy can be explained through the use of a linear regression model using financial ratios; and 2) That no apparent relationship exists between organizational slack and pricing stability.
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Gianzina-Kassotaki, Olga. "Ambidexterity and leadership : a multilevel analysis of the aerospace and defense organizations." Thesis, University of Warwick, 2017. http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/95904/.
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The global security concerns combined with the emergence of firms operating at international level have intensified the competition among companies in the aerospace and defense sector. In this challenging business environment, the adoption of organizational ambidexterity could provide a company with the key advantage in dealing with the increasing competitive forces. Organizational ambidexterity, which denotes the simultaneous use of exploration and exploitation in organizations, ensures both short-term profitable operation through the exploitation of successful current products and long-term survival through the exploration of innovative solutions for future customer needs. According to ambidexterity and leadership literatures, transformational and transactional leadership styles, which constitute ambidextrous leadership behaviors, promote ambidexterity across multiple levels of the organization’s structure and become key elements for the successful implementation of organizational ambidexterity. This enactment of ambidexterity across levels constitutes ambidexterity penetration, a term first introduced in this study. In this context, this study attempts to address research gaps in the ambidextrous leadership research by linking the micro-level leadership styles with the macro-level corporate structure and environment by investigating: (a) how ambidexterity penetrates across multiple levels vertically and horizontally, (b) which tensions emerge from ambidexterity penetration and how they are managed, and finally (c) whether the type and size of the particular organizational setting is related to this ambidexterity penetration. To address these research questions, a dual case study research framework was used by analyzing data collected from: (a) a governmental organization with multiple business units dispersed throughout Europe, and (b) three aerospace and defense companies of different sizes with multiple business units in Europe and the United States. Data from 44 confidential, face-to-face and e-mail interviews, along with published archival information, was collected, compiled, and analyzed in the course of two years. The diversity of the studied business units in terms of type and size, and the compilation of data across multiple corporate levels (CEO to employee) provided a unique setting to uncover key findings that highlight the challenges and accomplishments of ambidextrous leadership in corporate and governmental organizational structures. The systematic, multi-level analysis of the collected data revealed variations in ambidexterity penetration across multiple levels of management in different types of organizations as a result of corporate culture and environmental constraints. However, in most cases, the analysis also uncovered: (a) similar characteristics of low horizontal, but high vertical penetration of ambidexterity, mainly due to their inflexible organizational structure, (b) prevailing transactional (exploitative) leadership style, as their leaders appear to act mostly as ambidextrous managers, (c) ambidexterity penetration across multiple levels via similar processes irrespective of type and size of each organization, and finally (d) the key role of middle management as a cohesive link within the firm’s structure that enables the ambidexterity penetration across management levels. In conclusion, this study contributes at the intersections of ambidexterity and leadership research in the context of the aerospace and defense sector and offers a timely empirical investigation of the competing challenges that these firms are called upon to face in the light of the emerging global security challenges and the subsequent vast investment in resources and capital.
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Wu, Marcus Shihong. "Design for affordability in defense and aerospace systems using tradespace-based methods." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/89937.
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Thesis: S.M., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2014.Thesis: S.M. in Technology and Policy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, Technology and Policy Program, 2014.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 262-270).
Program failures have plagued the defense and aerospace industry for decades, as unanticipated cost and schedule overruns have rendered the development of systems ineffective in terms of time and cost considerations. This raises the need to holistically include performance, cost and schedule considerations during the early-phase design of systems to perform valuable tradeoffs that derive more feasible and affordable solutions. This paradigm is the design for affordability. This design for affordability conundrum is targeted at defense and aerospace systems, which have complex mission requirements and stakeholder involvement that are susceptible to changes and perturbations over time. Without a systematic framework, the design for affordability process can potentially become cognitively challenging to system architects and lead to unsatisfactory results. To resolve affordability, it can first be defined as the property of becoming or remaining feasible relative to resource needs and resource constraints over time. Affordability can then be treated as an ility that drives the design of more affordable yet technically sound architectures. Tradespace-based methods are introduced to drive affordability and incorporate these holistic considerations into the design process. They facilitate the systematic and disciplined search for affordable solutions to the system, program and portfolio of interest. Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration (MATE), Epoch-Era Analysis (EEA) and the Multi-Attribute Expense (MAE) function were modified for affordability analysis. Their feasibility was demonstrated through application to two design case studies. Results from both case studies demonstrated the dynamic tradeoffs among performance, cost and schedule parameters. Tradespace-based methods can thus be applied to the progressive design of systems, programs and portfolios using either a bottom-up or top-down approach to deliver affordable solutions in these cases. Affordability is not only an engineering problem; it is also a policy and management problem. Therefore, affordability can be approached through perspectives beyond engineering design. New policies and refined management practices can be used alongside tradespace-based methods for affordability analysis to ensure the continued delivery of affordable systems for the future.
by Marcus Shihong Wu.
S.M.
S.M. in Technology and Policy
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Vaughn, Amanda F. (Amanda Faith) 1977. "A holistic approach to manufacturing system design in the defense aerospace industry." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/82236.
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Shaw, Thomas E., Alexander Lengyel, and Greg Ferre. "An Assessment of the Degree of Implementation of the Lean Aerospace Initiative Principles and Practices within the US Aerospace and Defense Industry." Defense Contract Management Agency, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/7320.
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This report is a formal documentation of the results of an assessment of the degree to which Lean Principles and Practices have been implemented in the US Aerospace and Defense Industry. An Industry Association team prepared it for the DCMA-DCAAIndustry Association “Crosstalk” Coalition in response to a “Crosstalk” meeting action request to the industry associations. The motivation of this request was provided by the many potential benefits to system product quality, affordability and industry responsiveness, which a high degree of industry Lean implementation can produce.
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Wood, David J. H. "Corporate consolidation an event study of historic stock prices in the defense aerospace industry." Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2009. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2009/Dec/09Dec%5FWood.pdf.
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Thesis (Master of Business Administration)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2009.Thesis Advisor(s): Laverson, Alan. Second Reader: Gates, William. "December 2009." Description based on title screen as viewed on January 27, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Defense industry, Consolidations, Mergers, Acquisitions, Event study, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon. Includes bibliographical references (p. 55-58). Also available in print.
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Myers, Kevin Michael. "Building flexibility in the volatile aftermarket parts : supply chains of the defense aerospace industry." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/39695.
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Thesis (M.B.A.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management; and, (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics; in conjunction with the Leaders for Manufacturing Program at MIT, 2007.Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-90).
Within the Integrated Defense Systems of The Boeing Company, aftermarket support of military aircraft serves as an increasingly large source of revenue. One of the newest contracts between Boeing and the U.S. Government created such a supply partnership at the Army Rotorcraft Repair Depot in Corpus Christi, Texas. At this depot, all Army helicopters, including Boeing's AH-64 Apache Attack helicopter and CH-47 Chinook Cargo helicopter undergo major repair and overhaul. In 2004, Boeing entered an agreement with the U.S. Government to assume responsibility of the repair depot's supply chain for aftermarket parts for Boeing rotorcraft. Over the last two years, Boeing has been creating and refining Corpus Christi's support structure to ensure that the required repair parts arrive when demanded. In establishing this new supply chain, Boeing has identified numerous inefficiencies as a result of inaccurate and highly volatile forecasts. This thesis examines the impact of volatility within the new support structure and creates flexible solutions to mitigate its negative effects on lead times, multiple sources of supply and inventory management.
(cont.) Efforts to increase communication flow across the supply chain are used to capitalize on economies of scale for cost reduction while safety stock recommendations are made for critical end-items. Monte Carlo simulations are employed to justify and validate the solutions. The results of the thesis reveal that a strategic selection of raw material safety stock can reduce procurement lead times by an average 61% for a subset of parts while maintaining financial responsibility. Additionally, by leveraging cost reduction techniques, an average increase of 11% in Boeing's income from sales can be achieved while eliminating inefficient administrative delays and increasing customer fulfillment rates. These two recommendations demonstrate specific solutions for mitigating the effects of demand volatility and inaccurate forecasting.
by Kevin Michael Myers.
S.M.
M.B.A.
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Iakovaki, Antigoni. "Service supply chain integration in multi-organisation networks : findings from the defence aerospace sector." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2012. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.610686.
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Rose, William B. (William Burford). "The Introduction of Robotic Technology: Perceptions of the Work Force of an Aerospace Defense Company." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1988. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc330596/.
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This dissertation examines the effect that the introduction of an advanced manufacturing technology, specifically robotics, has on the work force of an aerospace defense company. In this endeavor, there are two main objectives. First, this study determines whether workers feel that their jobs are threatened by the introduction of robotic technology. Secondly, the research compares the degree to which workers from different labor types feel this threat. A review of the literature reveals that the technical factors involving manufacturing technology have been thoroughly examined and discussed, but the effect that they have on the work force has been somewhat neglected. This dissertation develops ten hypotheses to ascertain the perceived threat to job security for workers within an aerospace defense company. This study is based on an employee survey that examined the employee's perceived threat to job security by the introduction of robotics. The primary research was obtained from employees within an aerospace defense company through the use of questionnaires in a three phase approach. The first phase utilized a pretest that sampled the questionnaire prior to the company-wide solicitation. The second phase administered the questionnaire to the three labor types within the work force. Phase three consisted of data reduction and the comparison of the primary data to the research hypotheses. The results of the study concluded that workers closer to the robotic technology (hands-on employees) felt more threatened about their job security than workers more removed from the technology (support personnel and management). It was further found that the hands-on workers felt that the major factor that lead to the introduction of robots was the desire to lower labor costs while support personnel and managers felt that the major factor that lead to the introduction of robots was due to increasing productivity. Additional hypotheses tested in this study include the effect that robots have on the perceptions of the work force toward the company's employment level, worker apprehension and reaction, training, safety, health, and competition.
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Melin, Peter B. "The impact of accounting methods on cost reduction rates in defense aerospace weapons system programs." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 1988. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/23256.
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Pomponi, Renata Alma. "Control of manufacturing processes with MRP II : benefits and barriers in the defense aerospace industry." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1995. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/11167.
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Place, David S. Grubbs Gregory A. "Empirical evaluation of a model of team collaboration using selected transcripts from September 11, 2001." Monterey, Calif. : Naval Postgraduate School, 2009. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2009/Jun/09Jun%5FPlace.pdf.
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Thesis (M.S. in Systems Technology (Command, Control and Communication (C3)))--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2009.Thesis Advisor(s): Hutchins, Susan G. "June 2009." Description based on title screen as viewed on July 13, 2009. Author(s) subject terms: Team Collaboration, Team Communication, NORAD, NEADS, September 11, 2001, Cognition, Macro-cognition, Model of Team Collaboration. Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-198). Also available in print.
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Sinclair, Armond E. "Achieving Program Success with Productive Outcomes: Lessons from Concurrent Engineering for United States Department of Defense Major Defense Acquisition." University of Toledo / OhioLINK, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1494593155068787.
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Nishizaki, Santor. "Work environment preferences of Los Angeles Generation Y contract managers in the defense and aerospace industry." Thesis, Pepperdine University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3631046.
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There are currently 4 different generations in the workplace, and the newest generation, Generation Y, has caused leaders within organizations to rethink their management and workplace cultural approach to leading this emerging generation. This qualitative phenomenological dissertation examines the work environment preferences of Generation Y contract managers who work in the Los Angeles area in the defense and aerospace industry by interviewing 11 participants from both the public and private sectors. The research indicates that this new generation, Generation Y or Millennials, prefer to have autonomy over their workload and schedule, but prefer to have their direct manager active in a mentoring and coaching role, rather than acting as a task-master. In addition, the participants in this study preferred a healthy amount of pressure, but not too much of a workload that would cause them to fail. Lastly, this dissertation found that Millennials have a high preference for innovation and using innovative technology in the workplace to increase efficiency.
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Eady, Levern. "Job embeddedness and intention of voluntary turnover in the aerospace and defense industry| A quantitative study." Thesis, Capella University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3643057.
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Employee turnover is one of the greatest problems facing top management teams. The general problem is that employee undesirable voluntary turnover regularly occurs in organizations. This study of job embeddedness is unprecedented and is the first scholarly work using a sample from the Aerospace and Defense Industry. The purpose of this quantitative study was to evaluate the primary data collected to examine the linear association between job (organization and community) embeddedness at the sub-dimension (fit, links, and sacrifice) level and voluntary turnover in the Aerospace and Defense Industry subpopulation System Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support contract workforce. The sample (n = 185) included full-time working adults age 18 to 65 in the United States. The respondents, for two weeks in mid-Spring 2014, self-reported and completed a Likert scale survey as the primary data collection instrument. Three research questions were investigated. Research question 1 determined the relationship between on-the-job embeddedness and voluntary turnover amongst defense SETA support contract employees. The study findings revealed there is a significant relationship between on-the-job embeddedness and intention to voluntary turnover. Research question 2 determined the relationship between off-the-job embeddedness and voluntary turnover amongst defense SETA support contract employees. The study findings revealed there is a significant relationship between off-the-job embeddedness and intention to voluntary turnover. Research question 3 asked, "What is the difference between age, job embeddedness, and voluntary turnover amongst defense SETA support contract employees?" This research question was eliminated because of data skew. In addition, significant gender statistical analysis differences exist.
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Bakkila, Michelle Vivian. "A system dynamics analysis of the interaction between the U.S. government and the defense aerospace industry." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/47560.
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Mitchell, A'Shawn Lora. "Corporate Image Branding Strategies to Attract Engineering Talent." ScholarWorks, 2019. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/7561.
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Aerospace and defense leaders need corporate image branding strategies to improve their attraction of engineering talent to the industry. The purpose of this single case study was to explore corporate image branding strategies leaders use at an aerospace and defense company to attract talent and increase competitive advantage. The framework for this study was the recruitment equity model. The sample population consisted of 5 marketing leaders and 5 talent acquisition leaders of an aerospace and defense company in the eastern region of the United States. The study participants had a minimum of 5 years of experience attracting engineering talent using branding strategies. Data were collected from semistructured interviews and a review of the company's talent attraction plan. The data analysis process included methodological triangulation, coding, and identifying themes. Four themes emerged: having an attractive place to work, using social media to attract talent, ensuring the mission is the basis for attracting talent, and attracting untapped talent. Findings from this study might assist aerospace and defense leaders in implementing corporate image branding strategies that close the gap of talent attraction to the aerospace and defense industry. The implications for positive social change include the potential to increase innovation and reduce national security vulnerabilities by attracting talent to the aerospace and defense industry. The business leaders of aerospace and defense will keep the industry viable by attracting top engineering talent to a workforce that is responsible for eliminating the advanced threats to the nation and its allies.
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Stalker, Joshua D. "A Reading Preference and Risk Taxonomy for Printed Proprietary Information Compromise in the Aerospace and Defense Industry." NSUWorks, 2012. http://nsuworks.nova.edu/gscis_etd/314.
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The protection of proprietary information that users print from their information systems is a significant and relevant concern in the field of information security to both researchers and practitioners. Information security researchers have repeatedly indicated that human behaviors and perception are important factors influencing the information security of organizations and have called for more research. The aerospace and defense industry commonly deals with its own proprietary information as well its customers. Further, e-training is a growing practice in this industry, it frequently deals with proprietary information, and has unique information security challenge, thus, serves as additional context for this study.
This study focused on the investigation of two constructs, user reading preference and user perceived risk of compromising printed proprietary information, as well as seven user demographics. These constructs reflect human behavior and risk perceptions associated with compromising printed proprietary information and, thus, provide valuable insights applicable into information security. This study developed a Reading Preference and Risk (RPR) Taxonomy, which allows users to be classified according to the aforementioned two constructs under investigation and provides insightful characterizations of information security risks. A survey based on existing literature, the primary constructs, and several demographics was implemented to assess two research questions and seven associated hypotheses. The survey was sent to 1,728 employees of an aerospace and defense organization. The response rate was 18% with 311 usable records.
The results of the study showed that employees were dispersed across the RPR Taxonomy with 15.1% identified as potentially problematic to the protection of printed proprietary information. The overall results showed that the population had a reading preference for print materials and a high perceived risk for compromising printed proprietary information, as well as significantly higher print preference for e-training materials when it was necessary to retain the content in memory. Significant differences in the two constructs were also found across several demographics including age, gender, frequency of user exposure to proprietary information, the confidentiality level of the proprietary information a user is regularly exposed to, and previous user experience with the compromise of proprietary information. Recommendations for practice and research are provided. Moreover, several areas for future research are also presented.
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Holland, Marcia Annette. "Aerospace and Defense Industries Online Recruiting of College and University Graduates: Strategies Toward Defining a Comprehensive Informational Benchmark." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2011. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc84219/.
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This qualitative, inductive study analyzed online recruiting information posted at the websites of five major aerospace and defense corporations to recruit college juniors, seniors, and recent graduates. Recruitment of this group is critical to staff the personnel for the scientific, technical, and management needs of aerospace and defense industries. The study sought: (1) to determine the use of multiple recruitment factors inferred from the literature and recommended for successful recruitment of college graduates, (2) to determine use of online social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) to recruit this population, and (3) to explore commonalities among these corporations regarding online recruiting information to determine if a model for online recruitment now exists. A matrix of recruitment factors was developed from a review of the literature on the personnel needs of this industry and on effective recruiting factors for this group. Content analysis involved filtering information at each website with the matrix. Conclusions of this study include: (1) the matrix of recruitment factors and the rating scale developed for the purposes of this study provide a tool for researching, documenting, and comparing recruitment information on the internet; (2) that while these corporations represent the latest applications in technology in their manufacturing processes and products, they do not use social networking technology to the extent the popular and scholarly literature indicate is typical for the target group. Given that the current generation exhibits extensive use of social media, several of these corporations’ websites appear not to utilize this networking technology. Informally, these corporations argue that cyber-security prevents extensive use of social networking sites. Thus, these corporations must determine how to maintain cyber-security while at the same time adopting more accepted use of social networking platforms.
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Reents, Mark J. "Operation Noble Eagle and the use of combat air patrols for homeland defense." Thesis, Monterey, Calif. : Naval Postgraduate School, 2008. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2008/Dec/08Dec%5FReents.pdf.
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Thesis (M.A. in Security Studies (Homeland Security and Defense))--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2008.Thesis Advisor(s): Moran, Daniel. "December 2008." Description based on title screen as viewed on February 2, 2009. Includes bibliographical references (p. 87-97). Also available in print.
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Riwes, Mina (Mina Diaa). "The "+Add" Model : a proposed strategic framework to create agile high performance aerospace and defense product support supply chains." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/81105.
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Thesis (M. Eng. in Logistics)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, 2013.Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.
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The U.S. Aerospace and Defense industry is a vital organ for national security and humanitarian disaster response as well as an economic powerhouse creating jobs and driving exports. News headlines often stop at the sale of complex, hi-tech and expensive defense systems short of capturing the critical aftersales support. However, it is the aftersales support that enables the mission to be accomplished. Without a well-functioning product support supply chain, even the most advanced fleet of fighter jets is rendered useless. This paper looks in-depth at such support supply chains within top industry companies. The investigation spans the current and desired states, and gaps the difference. It also establishes a visionary roadmap to get to the desired state and ensure optimum performance. The research proposes the "+Add Model", an easy to understand 5-level framework to achieve Global Optimization. The +Add Model acronyms stand for Aggregate Dynamic Derivatives, which are key elements in the framework. Aggregate refers to enabling a one integrated supply chain approach at the prime-integrator to benefit from economies of scale elements such as risk pooling and large discount buys. Dynamic refers to enabling a continuously improving supply chain through feedback loops making the supply chain agile. Derivatives refer to the realization that the supply chain is full of hidden derivatives (or levers). As in calculus, the derivative is a measure of how a function changes as its input changes. The +Add model identifies those main supply chain derivative functions and inputs, and then aims to fine-tune them to drive performance. By adopting the +Add Model a prime-integrator is able to improve demand forecast accuracy (Level-1), system planning lead times (Level-2) and increase collaboration with the supplier (Level-3). In turn, levels 1 through 3 enable significantly reduced supplier lead times (Level-4). Finally, as various programs apply the +Add Model approach, Aggregation (Level-5) provides additional benefits such as increased forecast accuracy, discount buys, and lower safety stock inventory through centralization. The +Add Model has a significant impact to the button line, analysis reveals substantial improvements to earnings, economic profit and cash flow while maximizing performance and reducing risk.
by Mina Riwes.
M.Eng.in Logistics
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Wheeler, Benjamin (Benjamin Ray). "Reducing enterprise IT fragmentation through standard metrics and decision tools : a case study in the aerospace and defense industry." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/66041.
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Thesis (M.B.A.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management; and, (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division; in conjunction with the Leaders for Global Operations Program at MIT, 2011.Cataloged from PDF version of thesis.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 60-61).
Over the last several decades, manufacturing companies around the world have embraced new and powerful business tools made possible with Information Technology. Major investments are frequently made in enterprise-wide systems, such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions to take advantage of cost saving opportunities. While promising in concept, system implementations can grow to be expensive and complicated during execution, commonly resulting in project de-scoping and sacrifices in functionality and integration. If not carefully managed, this can ultimately lead to an environment of costly custom workaround solutions for years to follow, subverting the central goal of the original investment. This thesis presents a case study examining Raytheon's initiative to launch an enterprise ERP system (SAP PRISM) in an effort to standardize and modernize supply chain operations. Within the SAP implementation, the repair and retrofit, or depot, business had major integration components de-scoped due to cost constraints. As a result numerous systems have been developed to manage the business, leading to difficulties in process alignment across manufacturing programs. This work introduces a pilot project with the objective of re-aligning business processes by delivering a portal of common metrics and decision tools to the manufacturing and operations community. With the common portal, the user community gains access to existing centralized data, reducing the need for isolated application development and enabling richer capability.
by Benjamin Wheeler.
S.M.
M.B.A.
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Ithier, Jan P. "Synchronizing federal operational planning for national catastrophes." Thesis, Monterey, California : Naval Postgraduate School, 2010. http://edocs.nps.edu/npspubs/scholarly/theses/2010/Mar/10Mar%5FIthier.pdf.
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Thesis (M.A. in Security Studies (Homeland Security and Defense))--Naval Postgraduate School, March 2010.Thesis Advisor(s): Supinski, Stanley ; Morag, Nadav. "March 2010." Description based on title screen as viewed on April 28, 2010. Author(s) subject terms: Operational Planning, Synchronization Of Plans, Federal Planning, Planning for Catastrophes, Catastrophe Planning, Integrated Planning, Multi-Sector Planning, Federal Operational Plans, Agency Operational Plans, Department Operational Plans. Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-121). Also available in print.
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Donaldson, Catherine W. Johnson David A. "Validating a model of team collaboration at the North American Aerospace Defense Command using selected transcripts from September 11, 2001." Monterey, Calif. : Naval Postgraduate School, 2008. http://bosun.nps.edu/uhtbin/hyperion-image.exe/08Jun%5FDonaldson.pdf.
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Thesis (M.A. in Systems Technology (Comand, Control, and Communication (C3))--Naval Postgraduate School, June 2008.Thesis Advisor(s): Hutchins, Susan G. ; Kendall, Anthony. "June 2008." Description based on title screen as viewed on August 25, 2008. Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-185). Also available in print.
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Johnson, David A. "Validating a model of team collaboration at the North American Aerospace Defense Command using selected transcripts from September 11, 2001." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/4069.
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On September 11, 2001, during an exercise at the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), air traffic controllers in New York, Boston, Washington and Cleveland discovered that four American commercial airliners had been hijacked. Initially, the officials at NORAD's North East Air Defense Sector (NEADS) were confused as to whether the hijackings were real world or part of an exercise. The goal of this thesis is to investigate the teamwork and collaboration that occurred between NEADS, their counterparts at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and various air traffic control centers in order to provide military air support and ground civilian air traffic over the United States. Transcripts of recorded audio from the command and control center at NEADS were coded and analyzed in an effort to use a real world example to empirically validate the structural model of team collaboration, developed by the Office of Naval Research. The model focuses on individual and team cognitive processes used during collaboration with the goal of understanding how individuals and teams work together under stress to make decisions.
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Collison, Kurt Ryan. "The South African military aerospace industry: An overview of the special defence account more commmonly known as 'The South African Arms Deal'." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2007. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_5741_1256300601.
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The paper focuses specifically on the South African Military Aerospace Industry as most of the weapons procured under the arms deal were military aircraft. Taking into account the numerous social needs of South Africa, the purpose of this paper is to inter alia try to establish the rationale behind the South African government's decision to to purchase an array of military weapons from foreign suppliers at an initial cost of almost thirty billion rand. In order to gain a better undrstanding of the topic, the author gives a brief overview and history of the South African Aerospace industry.Furthermore, an examination of the politics of the transition from apartheid to democracy and how this affected the aeropace industry is given.
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Gaspar, João Filipe Carvalho Medeiros Morais. "Equity research - Lockheed Martin Corporation." Master's thesis, Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/20817.
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Mestrado em FinançasEste projeto representa uma avaliação detalhada da Lockheed Martin Corporation, obedecendo à estrutura de Trabalho Final de Mestrado, neste caso projeto, do Mestrado de Finanças do ISEG. Este, foi escrito com base nas instruções dadas pelo CFA Institute. Escolher a LMT baseou-se, primeiramente no meu interesse pessoal sobre a indústria aeroespacial & defesa, que atualmente está a ganhar cada vez mais relevância, devido ao aumento das tensões geopolíticas, e segundamente, devido à LMT ser a maior empresa de defesa norte americana, e ao meu desejo de melhor entender como a empresa se organiza. Este relatório contempla informação disponível até 14 de outubro de 2020, e qualquer informação posterior não será refletida nesta avaliação. O preço alvo foi calculado usando o método de avaliação absoluta, o Discount Cash Flow Method (DCF), e sustentado pelo Dividend Discount Model (DDM), Adjusted Present Value (APV) e por métodos de avaliação relativa. É expectável para o fim de 2021 que o preço alvo seja $480,05, representando um potencial de 23% face ao preço de 14 de outubro, $390,72. Os maiores riscos associados à LMT são a elevada dependência do Governo, o impacto do Covid-19 e a disrupção da cadeia de abastecimento. Portanto, tendo em conta este potencial de subida como de médio risco, a nossa recomendação é no sentido de compra.
This project represents a detailed valuation of Lockheed Martin Corporation, guided by the structure of ISEG?s Master of Finance final work project. It also was written following the recommendations of the CFA Institute. The reason behind choosing LMT lies on, primarily, to my personnel interest on the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is becoming more and more relevant nowadays, due to the increasing geopolitical tensions, and secondly due to LMT being the biggest defense player in the USA, and my desire to better understand the organization. This report contemplates only the information available until October 14, 2020, any information or event after this specific date will not be reflected on this valuation. The price target was calculated using the absolute valuation method, the Discounted Cash Flow Method (DCF), and was supplement by the Dividend Discount Method (DDM), Adjusted Present Model (APV) and relative valuation method. It is expected that at the end of 2021 the target price will be $480,05/sh, representing a potential upside of 23% against the closing price of October 14th of $390,72/sh. The main risks associated with LMT's operations are the Governance dependence, Covid-19 impact, and Supply Chain disruption. Thus, taking this upside potential in consideration as a medium risk associated with this company, our recommendation is to buy.
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Campos, Miguel Portugal da Cunha Pereira. "Equity research - General Dynamics Corporation." Master's thesis, Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/20978.
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Mestrado em FinançasEste Trabalho Final de Mestrado consiste numa análise e avaliação, seguidas de uma recomendação da ação da GD Corporation, uma empresa americana que opera na indústria da Aviação e Defesa. Esta avaliação e consequente recomendação tomam em consideração pressupostos para os próximos cinco anos, mas também os dados financeiros históricos da empresa. O primeiro passo neste Equity Research foi analisar a história da empresa, as suas unidades de negócio e a sua estrutura de gestão da empresa. Parte desta análise inicial é também analisar a indústria em que a empresa opera, perceber qual é a situação económica vivida e como é que tal situação vai afetar a performance da empresa no futuro. A segunda parte deste relatório consiste em fazer uma análise para apurar o price target da GD no final de 2021. Nesta análise, foram aplicados quatro modelos diferentes: o Método dos Fluxos de Caixa Descontados, o Modelo dos Dividendos Descontados, o Modelo do Valor Presente Ajustado e uma Análise por Múltiplos. Dos modelos agora mencionados, o Método dos Fluxos de Caixa Descontados é o principal modelo em que esta recomendação se baseia. Este modelo resulta num price target de $168,75 por ação para o final de 2021, implicado um potencial de valorização de 12,3%, indicando uma recomendação para manter. Esta avaliação é então suportada pelos restantes três modelos, que resultam também em price targets similares. No entanto, importa referir o risco médio inerente a esta recomendação.
This Master's Final Work consists of an analysis and valuation, followed by a recommendation of GD Corporation share, an American company operating in the Aerospace & Defense industry. This valuation and consequent recommendation takes into consideration assumptions considered to be within reason for the next five years as well as the company's historical financial performance. The first step in this Equity Research involves making an overview of the history of the company, its business segments and the governance structure of GD. Part of this initial analysis is analyzing the industry in which it operates as well as understanding the current economic environment and how it will affect the company's financial performance in the future. The second part of this report consists of an analysis to reach GD's price target at the end of 2021. In such analysis, four different models were applied: the Discounted Cash Flow model, the Discounted Dividend Model, the Adjusted Present Value model and a Multiples Valuation model. Of the approaches just mentioned, the Discounted Cash Flow method is the main model on which this recommendation is been based on. This model yields a price target of $168,75 per share for 2021YE, implying a 12,3% upside potential, resulting in a hold recommendation. This valuation and consequent recommendation is supported by the other three valuation models, which yield similar price targets. However, it needs to be noted the medium risk intrinsic to this recommendation.
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Martof, Ashley Nicole. "Analysis of Business Models for the Use of Additive Manufacturing for Maintenance and Sustainment." Youngstown State University / OhioLINK, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1494940467559894.
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Hart, Peter Bartholomew. "A plm implementation for aerospace systems engineering-conceptual rotorcraft design." Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/28278.
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The thesis will discuss the Systems Engineering phase of an original Conceptual Design Engineering Methodology for Aerospace Engineering-Vehicle Synthesis. This iterative phase is shown to benefit from digitization of Integrated Product&Process Design (IPPD) activities, through the application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) technologies. Requirements analysis through the use of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) and 7 MaP tools is explored as an illustration. A "Requirements Data Manager" (RDM) is used to show the ability to reduce the time and cost to design for both new and legacy/derivative designs. Here the COTS tool Teamcenter Systems Engineering (TCSE) is used as the RDM. The utility of the new methodology is explored through consideration of a legacy RFP based vehicle design proposal and associated aerospace engineering. The 2001 American Helicopter Society (AHS) 18th Student Design Competition RFP is considered as a starting point for the Systems Engineering phase. A Conceptual Design Engineering activity was conducted in 2000/2001 by Graduate students (including the author) in Rotorcraft Engineering at the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta GA. This resulted in the "Kingfisher" vehicle design, an advanced search and rescue rotorcraft capable of performing the "Perfect Storm" mission, from the movie of the same name. The associated requirements, architectures, and work breakdown structure data sets for the Kingfisher are used to relate the capabilities of the proposed Integrated Digital Environment (IDE). The IDE is discussed as a repository for legacy knowledge capture, management, and design template creation. A primary thesis theme is to promote the automation of the up-front conceptual definition of complex systems, specifically aerospace vehicles, while anticipating downstream preliminary and full spectrum lifecycle design activities. The thesis forms a basis for additional discussions of PLM tool integration across the engineering, manufacturing, MRO and EOL lifecycle phases to support business management processes.
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Tenreiro, Bruno Miguel Mendes. "Equity research - Dassault Aviation." Master's thesis, Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/20812.
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Mestrado em FinançasO presente estudo contém uma avaliação detalhada da empresa francesa Dassault Aviation SA. Esta avaliação segue as normas de projeto final de mestrado bem como o formato recomendado pelo CFA Institute. O preço-alvo foi calculado com base em métodos de avaliação absolutos como o Discounted Cash Flow method (DCF). Adicionalmente foram realizadas avaliações relativas e análises de sensibilidade por forma a complementar e dar suporte à avaliação. Os pressupostos considerados no decorrer da avaliação resultam de uma abrangente análise dos relatórios anuais da empresa, dados macroeconómicos e tendências da indústria aeroespacial, com recurso a várias fontes. A recomendação final é de BUY, tendo em conta o price target calculado de 1422.15 EUR para 2021YE, representando um ganho potencial de 46.07% quando comparado com o preço de fecho 767 EUR a 6 de Novembro 2020, data que representa o fim do presente estudo.
The present study presents include a detailed valuation of the French aerospace company Dassault Aviation SA. It was elaborated following the ISEG Master Final Project rules and the recommended format from the CFA Institute. The price target was reached mainly through absolute valuation methods with the Discounted Cash Flow method (DCF), additionally a relative valuation and sensitivity analysis to provide support and complement the 5 year valuation. The assumptions considered during the report are the result of a wide analysis of the company annual reports, macroeconomic forecasts and industry trends from various different sources. The final recommendation is to BUY, considering the computed price target of 1422.15 EUR for 2021YE representing an upside potential of 46.07% from its closing price 767 EUR at 6 November 2020, which represents the date on which this study was finalized.
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Palmer, John. "Exploring Small Business Strategies to Comply With the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act." ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/3059.
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U.S. aerospace companies are estimated to lose more than $25 billion in international contracts per year due to bribery. These losses create Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance strategy challenges for U.S. aerospace companies' management. The purpose of this single case study was to explore strategies that U.S. aerospace small business leaders use to comply with the FCPA. The conceptual framework for this study was the regulatory compliance conceptual model, which suggests that small business leaders must gain deeper insight into how corporate compliance policies address the FCPA requirements. The target population for this study was leaders of a small U.S. aerospace company in California. Data collection included semistructured, face-to-face interviews with 7 business managers and an archival exploration of internal company documents related to FCPA compliance. The data analysis process used thematic analysis, including methodological triangulation, to identify 4 themes: continuous FCPA compliance training, interactive management, compliance with cultural norms, and qualifying opportunities for FCPA compliance. These themes highlighted practical strategies for compliance with the FCPA, which are essential in achieving international business contracts. Small U.S. aerospace businesses must consider these 4 themes when developing corporate compliance directives with the FCPA. Better international business ethics through compliance with the FCPA will facilitate positive social change by reducing corporate operational costs and creating jobs, which improve the quality of life and well-being of people in the local communities.
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Tangen, Steven Anthony. "A methodology for the quantification of doctrine and materiel approaches in a capability-based assessment." Diss., Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/28105.
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Thesis (M. S.)--Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009.Committee Chair: Mavris, Dimitri; Committee Member: Bishop, Carlee; Committee Member: Brown, David; Committee Member: Costello, Mark; Committee Member: Schrage, Daniel.
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Carneiro, Duarte Maria Filipe. "Equity research - Airbus SE." Master's thesis, Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/20702.
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Mestrado em FinançasO seguinte Relatório de Equity Research da Airbus foi escrito em conformidade com o formato recomendado pelo Instituto CFA, e reflecte a informação pública da empresa publicada até 30 de Junho de 2020. O projecto começa com uma descrição empresarial da empresa, incluindo uma introdução à sua história, uma análise detalhada a cada segmento operacional, e as estratégias concebidas para o futuro. Além disso, o ESG é também destacado no presente relatório. Além disso, uma análise aprofundada da Indústria menciona as tendências A&D, as perspectivas económicas, o modelo PESTEL, e os motores da oferta e da procura da Indústria. O Posicionamento Competitivo é também fornecido, através da análise SWOT. O Preço Alvo de 74,81 euros para 30 de Junho de 2021, equivalente a um potencial de +17,80% de aumento em relação ao preço fechado em 30 de Junho de 2020 (63,52 euros) foi calculado através do modelo DCF, utilizando o Fluxo de Caixa Livre para a Empresa (FCFF). Foram utilizados outros métodos de avaliação, incluindo o Modelo de Desconto Dividido, o Valor Presente Ajustado, o FCFE, a Avaliação Relativa através de múltiplos de pares. Foi realizada uma simulação de Monte Carlo. O relatório inclui a análise de sensibilidade a alguns riscos seleccionados para o preço-alvo, nomeadamente as taxas de produção de aeronaves comerciais, o custo médio ponderado do capital (WACC) e a taxa de crescimento do terminal (g). Traduzido com a versão gratuita do tradutor - www.DeepL.com/Translator
The following Equity Research Report on Airbus was written in line with the research report format recommended by the CFA Institute, and it reflects the public information of the company published until 30th June 2020. The project starts with a business description of the Company, including an introduction to its history, a detailed analysis to each operational segment, and the strategies designed for the future. In addition, ESG is also highlighted in the present report. Moreover, an In-depth Industry analysis mentions the A&D trends, the economic outlook, the PESTEL model, and the supply and demand drivers of the Industry. The Competitive Positioning is also provided, through the SWOT analysis. The Price Target of €74.81 for 30th June 2021, equivalent to a +17.80% upside potential from the close price on 30th June 2020 (€63.52) was computed through the DCF model, using the Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF). Other valuation methods were used, including the Dividend-Discount Model, the Adjusted Present Value, the FCFE, the Relative Valuation through Peers' multiples. A Monte Carlo Simulation was performed. The report includes sensitivity analysis to a few selected risks to the price target, namely the Commercial Aircraft production rates, the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) and the terminal growth rate (g).
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Siqueira, Richard Wilson Borrozine de. "Políticas públicas, desenvolvimentos na área espacial e a evolução da produção aeronáutica brasileira pós - 1990." Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, 2010. https://tede2.pucsp.br/handle/handle/9415.
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The objective of this dissertation is to discuss the relationship between public policy and the evolution of the Brazilian aircraft production in the post - 1990. The study is justifiable to consider the need to understand how aircraft manufacturing in Brazil, a symbol of technological success of the country, has evolved over a period of profound change and which would have been the role of public policies in this process. In two early chapters we characterize the aviation industry without neglecting technological efforts in the government space sector regarded as important for the evolution of scientific and national aviation, and discuss theoretical issues related to an evolutionary framework. The third part describes how it has evolved from the Brazilian aircraft production, including the post - 1990 and in the last item we analyze the current role of public policies for the sector
O objetivo desta dissertação é discutir a relação entre as políticas públicas e a evolução da produção aeronáutica brasileira no período pós - 1990. O estudo é justificável ao considerarmos a necessidade de se compreender de que maneira a produção aeronáutica brasileira, símbolo de sucesso tecnológico do país, evoluiu ao longo de um período de intensas transformações bem como qual teria sido o papel das políticas públicas neste processo. Nos dois capítulos iniciais caracterizamos a indústria aeronáutica, sem negligenciarmos os esforços tecnológicos governamentais na área espacial tido como elemento importante para a evolução da produção científica e aeronáutica nacional, e discutimos aspectos teóricos correlacionados em uma matriz teórica evolucionista. Na terceira parte descrevemos de que modo se deu a evolução da produção aeronáutica brasileira, incluindo o período pós - 1990, e no último item analisamos o papel atual das políticas públicas para o setor
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Latham, Michael John. "Restructuring the West European defence aerospace industry : a "domestic filtration" approach." Thesis, University of Sheffield, 2010. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.521958.
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Tsolakidis, Stefanos K. "Foresight of aerospace and defence technologies in Greece up to 2020." Thesis, Middlesex University, 2006. http://eprints.mdx.ac.uk/13552/.
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Technology Foresight exammes the future of the Greek economy and in particular what the contribution of science and technology is to this. Greek Technology Foresight started in October 2001 as a programme co-financed by the European Union and the target was to create a functional view after two decades. The main purpose of this project is the identification of cost-effective Aerospace and Defence Technologies for Greece in the year 2020. Firstly, the capacity and capability of Greek industries and the research environment are examined in conjunction with the products demanded by Armed Forces. Secondly, comes the examination of all relevant factors (industry, university, government) which have a considerable contribution to research and innovation in order to promote networking and further institutional development. Research was absolutely necessary to foresee and evaluate specific technologies within a frame of long-term development strategy for the various stakeholders. This research area is directly related to my managerial role as I have been in charge of this programme during its implementation. The research methods employed are documentary evidence, interviews and the Delphi approach. Thus the data collected from a variety of sources ensure the qualitative character of the thesis. The main findings are that the outlined Aerospace and Defence technologies can playa decisive role in the three different scenarios for the future of the country and they are related to the outcomes of science and technology evolution. The general conclusion is that taking into consideration Technology Foresight results defence procurement could be managed better which would result an efficient contribution to national economy, an improvement in intra-community transfer and several benefits from export opportunities of dual-use products.
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John, Ryan Nichols. "Impact detection techniques using fibre-optic sensors for aerospace & defence." Thesis, Heriot-Watt University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10399/2970.
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Impact detection techniques are developed for application in the aerospace and defence industries. Optical fibre sensors hold great promise for structural health monitoring systems and methods of interrogating fibre Bragg gratings (FBG) are investigated given the need for dynamic strain capture and multiplexed sensors. An arrayed waveguide grating based interrogator is developed. The relationships between key performance indicators, such as strain range and linearity of response, and parameters such as the FBG length and spectral width are determined. It was found that the inclusion of a semiconductor optical amplifier could increase the signal-to-noise ratio by ~300% as the system moves to its least sensitive. An alternative interrogator is investigated utilising two wave mixing in erbium-doped fibre in order to create an adaptive system insensitive to quasistatic strain and temperature drifts. Dynamic strain sensing was demonstrated at 200 Hz which remained functional while undergoing a temperature shift of 8.5 °C. In addition, software techniques are investigated for locating impact events on a curved composite structure using both time-of-flight triangulation and neural networks. A feature characteristic of composite damage creation is identified in dynamic signals captured during impact. An algorithm is developed which successfully distinguishes between signals characteristic of a non-damaging impact with those from a damaging impact with a classification accuracy of 93 – 96%. Finally, a demonstrator system is produced to exhibit some of the techniques developed in this thesis.
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Teixeira, Anderson Matos. "Cooperação no desenvolvimento de aeronaves militares a partir das estruturas regionais : lições do F-104 e Tornado para a Unasul." reponame:Biblioteca Digital de Teses e Dissertações da UFRGS, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/149522.
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Poster scénario international Seconde Guerre mondiale, il y avait plusieurs efforts de coopération régionale et de l'intégration dans le monde. Certains avaient avancée majeure dans l'intégration, comme l'Union européenne. Mais le point est qu'il avancé plus d'efforts ont eu un programme de sécurité et de coopération en matière de défense, et économique. Cette recherche vise à comprendre comment les arrangements de coopération dans les équipements aéronautiques de la défense peuvent influencer l'intégration régionale et de tirer des conclusions applicables à Unasur. Nous commençons donc à la question de savoir comment les différents modèles de coopération dans le développement de l'impact des avions militaires sur le processus d'intégration régionale? Nous croyons que la coopération dans le développement des équipements des avions militaires, de la création d'une chaîne d'approvisionnement régionalisé a la capacité de contribuer à une meilleure relation entre les membres de l'UNASUR, surmonter les obstacles et les visions déformées qui entravent le processus d'intégration régionale. Pour cela, la recherche sera structurée autour de la politique comparée, appuyée par d'autres théories actuelles des relations internationales. Dans ce cas, nous allons examiner les leçons qui peuvent être tirées de l'élaboration de programmes européens, avec les combattants F-104 et Panavia Tornado. Vous thèse sera structuré en quatre chapitres: d'abord sur la question de la coopération de la défense, à la fois l'aspect conceptuel et théorique, que le biais pratique, avec le débat sur le régionalisme. Après, dans la deuxième partie, avec une analyse de l'industrie de l'aviation et de sa réflexion en tant que puissance dans le système international. Dans la troisième partie, nous analysons les programmes F-104 et Tornado et contribué au processus d'intégration en Europe. Enfin, dans la quatrième partie, je discute comment les leçons des programmes analysés dans le chapitre 3, peuvent être appliquées dans le cas de l'UNASUR, mettant l'accent sur l'ingérence des pouvoirs et des points de vue extérieurs sur la coopération entre les membres du bloc.No cenário internacional do pós Segunda Guerra Mundial, surgiram vários esforços de cooperação e integração regional em todo o mundo. Alguns tiveram maior avanço na integração, como a União Europeia. Mas o ponto é que, os esforços que mais avançaram possuíam uma agenda de segurança e cooperação em defesa, além do econômico. Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo, compreender como os arranjos cooperativos em material aeronáutico de defesa podem influenciar na integração regional e extrair inferências aplicáveis à Unasul. Logo, partimos da pergunta de, como diferentes modelos de cooperação no desenvolvimento de aeronaves militares impactam no processo de integração regional? Pensamos que a cooperação no desenvolvimento de material aeronáutico militar, a partir da criação de uma cadeia produtiva regionalizada tem a capacidade de contribuir para uma melhor relação entre os membros da UNASUL, superando os entraves e visões distorcidas que dificultam o processo de integração regional. Para isso, a pesquisa se estruturará entorno da Política Comparada, apoiado por outras correntes teóricas das Relações Internacionais. No caso, iremos analisar as lições que podem ser aprendidas com o desenvolvimento dos programas europeus, com os caças F-104 e Panavia Tornado. Está tese se estruturará em quatro capítulos: inicialmente sobre a questão da cooperação em defesa, tanto pelo aspecto conceitual e teórico, como pelo viés pratico, com o debate sobre regionalismo. Seguindo, na parte dois, com uma analise da indústria aeronáutica e do seu reflexo como poder no sistema internacional. Na parte três, analiso os programas F-104 e Tornado e como contribuíram no processo de integração na Europa. Finalizando, na parte quatro, debato como as lições dos programas analisados no capitulo 3, podem ser aplicados no caso da Unasul, ressaltando a interferência de potencias externas e as visões sobre cooperação entre os membros do bloco.
Post international scenario Second World War, there were several efforts of regional cooperation and integration in the world. Some had major advance in integration, such as the European Union. But the point is that it advanced more efforts had a security agenda and cooperation in defense, and economic. This research aims to understand how cooperative arrangements in defense aircraft equipment can influence regional integration and draw inferences applicable to Unasur. So we start with the question of how different models of cooperation in the development of military aircraft impact on the regional integration process? We believe that cooperation in the development of military aircraft equipment, from the creation of a regionalized supply chain has the ability to contribute to a better relationship between the members of UNASUR, overcoming barriers and distorted views that hinder the process of regional integration. For this, the research will be structured around the Comparative Politics, supported by other current theories of International Relations. In this case, we will examine the lessons that can be learned from the development of European programs, with the F-104 and Panavia Tornado fighters. You thesis will be structured in four chapters: first on the issue of defense cooperation, both the conceptual and theoretical aspect, as the practical bias, with the debate on regionalism. Following, in part two, with an analysis of the aviation industry and its reflection as power in the international system. In part three, we analyze the F-104 programs and Tornado and contributed to the process of integration in Europe. Finally, in part four, I discuss how the lessons of the programs analyzed in Chapter 3, can be applied in the case of UNASUR, emphasizing the interference of external powers and views on cooperation between members of the bloc.
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Darling, Eric J. (Eric John) Carleton University Dissertation Management Studies. "A study of government-business partnerships in the aerospace/defence electronics industry." Ottawa, 1990.
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Delmonte, Tiina. "Studies into the potential uses for microstructured fibres in aerospace and defence applications." Thesis, Heriot-Watt University, 2008. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.493515.
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Microstructured fibres are investigated with the view to integrating these novel fibre types into aerospace platforms in the future. Several potential applications are studied using different properties of a variety of microstructured fibres.
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Barnett, Neil John. "A proposed model for servitization based collaboration in the UK Aerospace Defence industry." Thesis, University of the West of England, Bristol, 2016. http://eprints.uwe.ac.uk/27696/.
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In many sectors customers are increasingly seeking service contracts rather than buying products. High tech capital equipment firms attracted by the potential revenue benefits are choosing to move from supplying product only to supplying product and services. This concept is known as ‘Servitization’. Through empirical evidence the academic literature has shown that businesses face challenges in undertaking the transformation from product to service provision and that organisational, cultural, commercial and operational challenges have the potential to erode the desired and expected benefits sought from such a transition. The research presented in this thesis investigates and identifies the features and challenges of servitization in the context of a complex engineering service provided by the UK Aerospace Defence industry. The research also explores the reported costs and front of mind costs for the provision of a complex engineering service. Particular attention is given to the problem of less than expected profitability during and post transformation to service. This research adopts a qualitative approach through the use of a single case study with multiple case examples of the complex engineering service. Findings identify a number of challenges associated with the transformation from product to service provision that include strategy, organisation and enterprise management, contracting, risk, culture and operations. Considering these findings holistically it is suggested that a paradigm shift needs to occur, changing both managers perspective and the business models employed if the firm is to provide a sustainable service offering. New ways of structuring and managing the enterprise to deliver the service value proposition will be required. This will include the development of performance management of all operations across the enterprise required as a minimum to ensure optimum performance of service delivery at lowest cost.
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Miah, Abdul. "Product-based environmental metrics for use within aerospace, defence, space and security industries (ADS)." Thesis, University of Surrey, 2018. http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/845983/.
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Within the aerospace, defence, space, and security (ADS) industries, there is a growing reporting requirement and interest in understanding and reducing the environmental impacts of products and related risks to business. This dissertation presents the research carried out in collaboration with six ADS companies (ADS Group, Airbus Group, BAE Systems, Bombardier Aerospace, Granta Design, and Rolls-Royce) to establish industry methods for consistently measuring and reporting two pre-selected product-based environmental indicators identified as important to the industry: energy consumption and access to resources. Following an action research approach, four potential methods for calculating and reporting the manufacturing energy footprint of ADS products were identified and industry tested on three case study parts selected by Airbus Group, Bombardier Aerospace, and Rolls-Royce. Methods tested were: (1) Direct measurement, (2) Theoretical calculation, (3) Facility level allocation of energy consumption (based on annual production hours, quantity, and weight of parts manufactured), and (4) Approximation based on generic data. Method 3 (Production Hours) was found to be the most suitable “single” method for immediately reporting the manufacturing energy footprint of parts as it was quick to implement and based on widely available industry data. Regarding the comparability of methods, methods were found to be incomparable and produce significantly different results when applied to calculate the manufacturing energy footprint of the same part. Differences in the comparison of two methods could be in the order of one magnitude based on findings. Such large differences are significant for understanding energy use/costs, environmental impacts (e.g. carbon footprint), and reliably reporting and comparing information for informing decisions. Therefore, methods for calculating the manufacturing energy footprint of products cannot be assumed to be interchangeable and stacked in LCAs, EPDs, and other standards. These findings challenge current LCA practices and the interpretation of product-based environmental declarations if multiple methods have been used and results stacked. Thus, existing standards and growing product-orientated environmental polices allowing for the use of multiple methods (e.g. EPDs and PEFs) may indeed proliferate incomparability rather than engender comparability. Regarding approximating product energy footprints using generic data, the research was only able to approximate the machining energy consumption associated with the case study parts because of data gaps in the generic database. However, a high comparability between generic data use and direct measurement (i.e. specific/primary data) was found. These limited findings challenge attitudes towards generic data use and indicate potential scope to replace expensive primary data collection with more cost-effective (and similarly accurate) generic data. With regards to proposing a method for measuring the access to resources (A2R) product-based environmental indicator, several supply risk indicators and methodological choices for measuring the indicator were identified. Methodological choices included decisions such as to normalise and aggregate supply risk indicators into a single score. A workshop with the industry consortium was consequently carried out to explore and agree: (1) what indicators should be selected to appropriately measure A2R, and (2) how the selected indicators should be measured. Out of 18 potential supply risk indicators, five were identified as key: conflict material risk, environmental country risk, price volatility risk, sourcing and geopolitical risk, and monopoly of supply risk were selected because of clear links to legislation, use of reliable data, and effect on material prices. Regarding methodological choices for measuring A2R, the industry consortium preferred to avoid normalising and aggregating indicators to prevent masking information. The dissertation highlights several major contributions to knowledge, industry, policy, and the development of standards as a result of the research. The main contribution to knowledge is the methods developed and the learnings derived from the process undertaken to determine them. The main contribution and benefit to the ADS industries are single, practical, research informed, and industry consortium agreed methods for cost-effectively measuring two product-based environmental indicators (which support the informational requirements of a wide range of stakeholders and potential end-uses). The examined indicators and the 'case study’ approach utilised with an industry consortium to identify the generic issues in developing suitable methods will be of value for: (1) other industries with similar product/value chain characteristics, and (2) the development of methods for measuring other product-based environmental indicators for industry use (e.g. water, waste, recyclability, etc.). Presented research outcomes provide valuable industry insights for informing the development of emerging product-orientated environmental policies and standards in a manner which benefit the ADS industries and broader environment. Overall, the research has enhanced academic understanding and provides industry capability to support businesses and other similar industries to consistently assess, report, and improve the sustainability of their products and supply chains.
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Ali, Usman. "Configuration management process maturity : definition and maturation of configuration management for aerospace and defence industries." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2014. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/configuration-management-process-maturity-definition-and-maturation-of-configuration-management-for-aerospace-and-defence-industries(63343e6b-9f51-4492-b934-00394ef2720c).html.
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This research focuses on the effective implementation and continuous improvement methodologies for Configuration Management practices within aerospace and defence industries. The research is conducted mainly to develop a Configuration Management Maturity Model which is based on Critical Success Factors and Barriers to Configuration Management implementation. The motives behind this research were the lack of understanding and problems in the implementation of high-grade Configuration Management systems as highlighted by other researchers. The research is conducted in three phases through interviews and questionnaire surveys with experienced Configuration Management professionals working in aerospace and defence industries. The first part of this research identifies, prioritizes, and categorizes the Critical Success Factors for Configuration Management and devises a Configuration Management Activity Model to help practationers in the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the process. The second part of the research sets out to identify and prioritize the obstacles to effective implementation of Configuration Management practices, categorized these obstacles into more manageable groups of factors, and analysed the effects of multiple factors on identification and rating of these barriers. Both studies were conducted through mixed method research with in-depth interviews followed by questionnaire surveys. The governance aspect of the process is also investigated to a great deal in the second part through interviews to conclude on process governance in various setups. The third part of this research is related to the development of a Configuration Management Maturity Model. It is important to note that other maturity models on the topic are generic in nature and emphasis on ‘what’ to implement instead of ‘how’ to implement which has left a gap of uncertainty that forced us to devise a suitable framework. The Configuration Management Maturity Model is an assessment tool which not only provides benchmark information but also helps to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the process. This maturity framework is unique in its presentation and unlike previous maturity models, is based on current Configuration Management practices, Critical Success Factors, and Barriers to Configuration Management implementation. This maturity model will help organizations to assess their current level of maturity, identify rational targets for improvements, and will help in providing action plans for enhancing their configuration management process capability. Like the previous two studies, this part of the research is conducted through semi-structured interviews followed by questionniare surveys.
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Cullen, Penny-Anne. "Contractual and working relations in the aerospace industry: A comparison of the Civil and defence sectors." Thesis, University of Warwick, 2005. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.500586.
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Jackson, Ian. "The economics of the UK aerospace industry : a transaction cost analysis of defence and civilian firms." Thesis, University of York, 2004. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/10976/.
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Jenvald, Mattias, and Mikael Hovmöller. "Reducing Delays for Unplanned Maintenance of Service Parts in MRO Workshops : A case study at an aerospace and defence company." Thesis, Linköpings universitet, Produktionsekonomi, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-167203.
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Service parts sometimes break down unexpectedly and require maintenance. The irregular nature of the need for this type of maintenance makes forecasting difficult and unreliable. Saab currently experiences problems with long delays when performing unplanned maintenance of service parts used in the two models of Gripen aircraft, Gripen C and Gripen D. These delays are source of monetary waste, as late delivery of maintained service parts results in Saab having to pay penalty fines to the customers. The purpose of this master thesis was to analyze data collected during a case study at Saab in Linköping, and suggest improvements for how to reduce these delays. This study focused on analyzing what caused the delays, and how the information provided by the customers can be used by the operative planners at the Maintenance, Repair \& Overhaul (MRO) workshops in order to be more efficient. The data was collected during the case study using semi-structured interviews of 16 people working with the current system, as well as by collecting historical data from an internal database at Saab. This data was analyzed in parallel with a literature study of relevant research related to service parts supply chains, MRO workshops, and unplanned maintenance operations. The analysis showed that there were four types of interruptions of maintenance; Internal stock-out of spare parts, internal stock-out of sub-units, external delays at the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and internal equipment breakdowns. A root cause analysis found that the four root causes of delays were: Saab does not have any contracts that incentivizes their OEM's to deliver on time. The data from the technical report is not used to provide the operative planners with information about incoming orders. The MRO workshops do not have a standardized system for prioritizing maintenance of service parts. The MRO workshops currently lacks a method for predicting certain types of machine breakdowns.