Date of Conferral
1-27-2025
Degree
Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
School
Management
Advisor
Christopher Beehner
Abstract
Supply chain disruptions result in reduced organizational productivity. Supply chain leaders in the aircraft manufacturing industry who cannot manage supply chain disruptions risk financial losses from reduced organizational productivity. Grounded in Lewin’s change management theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore strategies aircraft manufacturing industry supply chain leaders use to manage disruption in the supply chain process to maximize organizational productivity. The participants were six supply chain leaders from Fortune 500 aircraft manufacturing companies located in South Carolina and California who successfully managed disruption in the supply chain disruptions to enhance productivity. Data were collected through semistructured interviews and analysis of publicly available documents on supply chain disruption management. Using thematic analysis, three themes were identified: improving supply chain efficiency, forming strong alliances, and leveraging technology to enhance supply chain management. A key recommendation is for supply chain leaders to optimize ordering processes and manage subcontractors through technological tools and enhanced communication. The implications for positive social include the potential for WHO (such as policymakers, aviation industry leaders, and/or safety regulators) to reduce costs, injuries, and deaths for members of society who rely on aircraft for personal and professional travel.
Recommended Citation
Payne, Tanya V., "Strategies to Manage Supply Chain Disruptions in the Aircraft Manufacturing Industry" (2025). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 17214.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/17214
