Airbus's procurement chief is transferring to an Indian position; no replacement has been announced yet.
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Airbus Shuffles Deck Chairs: Juergen Westermeier to Head Indian and South Asian Operations
Hold onto your seatbelts, folks! The top dogs at Airbus are shaking things up again. Jürgen Westermeier, Airbus's chief procurement honcho, is ditching his seat for a new one. Starting September 1, Westermeier will be commanding Airbus's operations in India and South Asia. The scoop comes straight from a confidential memo we got our hands on.
Now, who's gonna relieve Westermeier at the procurement desk? We don't know just yet—the memo left that bit for a later unveil. Airbus management remained hush-hush on the personnel changes.
The aviation industry has seen rough waters recently, and Airbus's not escaping unscratched. They've had a hard time keeping production and deliveries on track while sorting out global supply chain pandemonium plagued by labor woes and experience gaps since the COVID-19 pandemic.
May deliveries took a 4% dive, and, as of Tuesday's reports, the yearly total faced a 5% deficit. Getting back on track ain't gonna be a walk in the park—Airbus desires an 7%-820 plane jump in deliveries by 2025. But, hey, plane making ain't for the faint of heart, right? 🛫
Rob Morris, a sharp-eyed industry analyst from Cirium Ascend, tweeted that Airbus A320neo family production had slipped behind Boeing's 737 MAX in May for the first time since August 2019. Airbus declined to comment on the production stats. Bummer.
Airbus pointed the finger at weak supply chains for the production snags, particularly engine and aerostructure hiccups. Seems like Westermeier's move away from the procurement post, who's known for pressuring suppliers on quality and urging them to stock up, ain't related to the recent supply chain drama. In fact, things have supposedly started to calm down.
Don't panic! Our team of sources close to the action say Westermeier's appointment isn't a reaction to the supply chain situation. Looks like it's part of big-picture maneuverings to supercharge Airbus's game in India and South Asia. 🌏
Westermeier's taking the reins from Remi Maillard, who recently stomped onto the technology scene as Airbus focused on naturally-occuring replacements for best-seller A320neo jet.
Here's a tidbit for you procurement geeks: since last year, Westermeier spearheaded an initiative to harmonize standards across supplier networks. But some suppliers reckon it's high time to lure the supply chain into stepping up that output.
Westermeier's move and Airbus global supply chain troubles—they're two different stories, folks. And from what we've gathered, Westermeier's appointment is more about Airbus's expansion ambitions in India and South Asia than addressing specific supply chain issues. Stay tuned for more updates on this aviation soap opera! 🎥🍿 #Airbus # supply chain #India # South Asia #JuergenWestermeier
Juergen Westermeier, known for his efforts in pressuring suppliers on quality and urging them to stock up, may have taken a step away from the procurement post to help Airbus expand in technology-driven areas such as India and South Asia where Airbus's focus is on naturally-occurring replacements for their best-seller A320neo jet.
In the evolving landscape of sports (referring to Airbus's approach to the global sports market for sponsorships and marketing partnerships), this move could be seen as a strategic attempt by Airbus to boost its presence in the realm of technology, a key element in today's sports industry.
