The Challenge

Aerospace supply chains are huge and layered. Small hiccups ripple through systems, suppliers, and timelines. OEMs and Tier-1s often can’t see beyond their immediate partners, so risks stay hidden and reactions come late. That means missed deadlines, excess stock, and rising costs in a field where precision really matters.
Thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Solutions wanted one platform where the key players in aerospace could actually work together in one place and simplify how the supply chain runs. There was a six-month window, so the plan had to be focused and fast.

Specific pain points we tackled

• Limited visibility across multiple suppliers and systems
• Transaction data that didn’t line up across POs, confirmations, and BOMs
• Spreadsheet-driven coordination that slowed decisions
• No central place for collaboration or risk tracking
• A tight six-month delivery window
• Turning complex aerospace workflows into simple, usable features

Our Approach

We built Forward Sensing, a collaborative platform that connects OEMs, Tier-1/2/3 suppliers, and logistics partners in a single real-time system. It’s designed for speed, transparency, and interoperability. Orders, products, and suppliers live in one network, so scattered data becomes clear, usable insight.

Solution description

Before

• Blind spots across tiers and programs
• Disconnected transactions and manual spreadsheet work
• No shared space for collaboration or risk

After

• One real-time platform that links OEMs, suppliers, and logistics
• Orders, products, and suppliers connected in a unified view
• Faster decisions with shared context and clear audit trails

Platform features and innovation

• Multi-tier visibility: See parts, systems, and suppliers across the full chain in one interface
• Predictive disruption alerts: Catch risks early based on delays, geopolitics, or supplier performance
• Seamless collaboration: Work across tiers with shared dashboards and audit trails
• Integrated analytics: Track build rates, on-time delivery, and lead-time variance with dynamic views
• Secure data architecture: Share only what’s essential while protecting proprietary data

Customer benefits

• Clear visibility across all supply chain tiers and programs
• Faster risk detection and response, fewer downstream disruptions
• Better coordination between OEMs, suppliers, and logistics partners
• Stronger operational resilience with a single shared platform

Why it worked

We kept it practical. One place to see the truth, talk about it, and act on it. Real-time data instead of scattered spreadsheets. Features that match how aerospace teams actually work. And a delivery plan that respected a six-month clock without cutting corners.