Lengthy article but very informative as to how the biggest weakness of the F-35 may be her logistical stance. Towards the bottom of the story is a graphic showing the Global Supply Chain. 1450 domestic suppliers/80 suppliers across 11 countries. Not looking good.
Death by a thousand Lean Six Sigma cuts.
We keep cutting, but we just can't make a profit.
Lengthy article but very informative as to how the biggest weakness of the F-35 may be her logistical stance. Towards the bottom of the story is a graphic showing the Global Supply Chain. 1450 domestic suppliers/80 suppliers across 11 countries. Not looking good.
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/how-the-f-35s-lack-of-spare-parts-became-as-big-a-threat-as-enemy-missiles