Profiling readiness to virtual enterprises in Aeronautical Supply Chains

This paper provides the scope of activities and findings of work performed within the scope of the VIVACE Research Project in the area of lower level suppliers for the European Aeronautical Supply Chains. The objectives and frame of work are described, together with main results and with the methodology used to identify characteristic profiles of smaller aeronautical companies and to define a set of related needs and requirements, to be made available across Europe to improve effectiveness in supply chain management and efficiency in the deployment of results from research and development projects aimed at innovating the business model and operation mechanisms for the aeronautic sector.