CASE STUDY QUESTIONS FOR AVIATION SPARE PARTS SUPPLY

CHAIN MANAGEMENT

1. What are the supply chain management issues for spare part operations that
Robert and Paul need to consider in their recommendation proposal?
2. What is Cathay Pacific purchasing power in aviation spare parts
procurement? What are the possible alternatives for improvements in the
procurement process?
3. How does Cathay Pacific handle Shortage Management? What are the
problems in each oprion?
4. Which type of aviation spare part(s) is (are) suitable for procurement
outsourcing? Why? What are the criteria for spare parts outsourcing?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages for Cathay Pacific to use third
party logistics (3PL) partners for her repair management and logistics
management? What are the criteria for Cathay Pacific to choose her 3PL
partners for repair management and logistics management?