Top gun
13 September 2012
Rolls-Royce is putting new emphasis on its supply chain to maintain its status as best in the industry. Peter Varley looks at the philosophy and its implementation
One of only three big manufacturers of aerospace engines worldwide, Rolls-Royce has been synonymous with technically advanced, cost-effective products since its engines first powered aircraft more than 80 years ago. Today, the company has a £10 billion order book, for both military and civil customers, and claims 40 per cent of new orders placed for the twin-engine...