The GE Brief: October 2, 2023

The Parts That Make Up the Whole

Travelers are flocking to airports again, and that means surging demand for jet engines. But the supply chain for the parts that make up those engines is incredibly complex. That’s why a lean management solution called “plan for every part,” or PFEP, has become such a vital tool for GE Aerospace facilities across the hemisphere. Our report tells you how it works.

Transformers 12

Power grids everywhere are in need of an upgrade, and Germany is no exception. The local operator Amprion GmbH recently signed up to purchase 12 of GE Vernova ’s 400-kilovolt power transformers, which will replace a decades-old fleet and enable the integration of more renewables while providing stability well into the future. Find out more.

 — Quote of the Day —

“[PFEP] really brings some order and prioritization: the right tools at the right time to solve real problems preventing customer delivery.”— Greg Pothoff, supply chain lean leader, GE Aerospace