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Novel Control Strategies for the Production Ramp-Up of Aircraft Using Distributed Decision Support Solutions

Posted April 30, 2015 | Industry | Technology | Amplify

In this article, we focus on the difficulties posed by small series production in ramp-up and a novel production control solution that is helping to alleviate them. The risks of such production are not comparable to big series automotive ramp-up scenarios. Production and control strategies thus need to be adapted accordingly.

About The Author
Arnd Schirrmann
Arnd Schirrmann is an Expert for Services & Logistics at Airbus Group Innovations in Hamburg, Germany, and works in the Industrial & Support Processes Department. He is graduate of the University of Technology Hamburg-Harburg (TUHH) and has previously worked as a scientific assistant at TUHH and as a researcher for DaimlerChrysler AG. Mr. Schirrmann has worked in the fields of advanced in-service support, performance-based logistics, and… Read More
Alexander Biele
Alexander Biele is a Research Engineer at Airbus Group Innovations in Hamburg. He received a diploma in industrial engineering from the Dresden University of Technology, Germany. Mr. Biele has led projects on production ramp-up, supply chain, and risk management within the Airbus Group. His research interests include supply chain management, production planning, line balancing, and simulation-based optimization. He can be reached at alexander.… Read More
Stephan Tieck
Stephan Tieck is a Research Specialist at Airbus Group Innovations in Hamburg. He holds a diploma degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Technology Hamburg-Harburg. In the past, Mr. Tieck focused on analysis and optimization of logistics and supply chain processes. He has been directly involved in working on and managing national and multinational projects. He can be reached at stephan dot tieck@airbus dot com.
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