AAR’s Paul Richardson to Speak at MRO Asia Conference in Singapore
October 24, 2013
Sales and marketing executive to share strategies on supply chain management, logistics
SINGAPORE — Paul Richardson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for AAR Aviation Supply Chain, will join industry leaders discussing best practices and trends in supply chain logistics and inventory management at the MRO Asia conference and expo. The event, held October 29-31 in Singapore, will bring together key players in the aviation MRO industry from the Asia-Pacific region and around the globe.
“AAR is thrilled to participate in this important aviation forum,” said Richardson. “Singapore is a major hub in the region, and as such it is important not only to AAR, but to the entire industry. This conference will provide a lot of real-time data on the regional market.”
Richardson will speak on the first day of the conference in a session entitled “Effective Supply Chain Management.” He is part of a panel that will discuss the latest trends and best practices, delving into such issues as inefficiencies in supply chain logistics, inventory holding costs, escalating freight expenses, and increasingly expensive materials. Also featured on the panel are Didier Granger, President of OEM Services; Mike Cazaz, President and CEO of Werner Aero Services; Herb Heuckeroth, Procurement Controller for Virgin Australia; and Anaz Ahmad Tajuddin, Group Head of Engineering at AirAsia.
AAR’s supply chain business offers a suite of products and services ranging from new and aftermarket parts to end-to-end programs involving inventory and repair management. AAR maintains one of the industry’s most extensive inventories of airframe and engine parts and is one of the largest providers of power-by-the-hour component support. Capitalizing on its international network of distribution and repair centers and cutting-edge tracking technology, AAR expedites delivery and customizes solutions for airline, MRO, government and OEM customers around the world.
AAR’s Singapore operation is the heart of the Company’s supply chain inventory and distribution network in Asia, enabling AAR to boost distribution and reduce lead times for customers there and in Australia.
The Asia MRO market is considered one of the world’s strongest and busiest. The MRO Asia conference, produced by Aviation Week and held at the Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre, will draw thousands of key players in aviation to exchange ideas and discuss regional trends and opportunities. Twenty-eight airlines from 18 countries will be represented at this year’s event, themed "Profits and Progress for Growth in Asia.”
Follow the conference on Twitter under @avweekevents or by searching for #MROA. Follow AAR on Twitter under @AARCORP.
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About AAR
AAR is a global aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people in over 20 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial aviation and government customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s Aviation Services include inventory management; parts supply; OEM parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul; engineering services and component repair. AAR’s Expeditionary Services include airlift operations; mobility systems; and command and control centers in support of military and humanitarian missions. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.
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