Close-up of the Aerospace Technology Institute’s Project of the Year 2024 trophy, displayed on a stage with blurred background screens.
21 October 2024

NATEP funded projects feted at this year’s ATI conference

NATEP funded projects feted at this year’s ATI conference

Sensor Coating Systems (SCS) and Toffee X – took centre stage at this year’s ATI awards ceremony that took place during the […]

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Microchip labelled ‘Supply Chain’ on a circuit board, alongside logos for Supply Chain Solutions Framework, NATEP, SC21, and Advanced Engineering.
11 October 2024

Supply Chain Excellence at Advanced Engineering 2024

Supply Chain Excellence at Advanced Engineering 2024

Advanced Engineering is the UK’s largest annual gathering of engineering and manufacturing professionals SC21 and the wider SCS Framework will be represented […]

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3 October 2024

Why quality matters and its role in supply chain competitiveness improvement.

Why quality matters and its role in supply chain competitiveness improvement.

With ever increasing demands on the supply chain, quality remains a fundamental cornerstone in determining value, supply chain performance, and safety. It […]

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A vibrant green forest scene with sunlight streaming through the trees and a translucent globe resting on the grass, symbolising sustainability and environmental protection.
2 October 2024

Understanding CBAM: What It Means for Aerospace and Defence

Understanding CBAM: What It Means for Aerospace and Defence

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) marks a significant milestone in the EU’s environmental strategy, directly impacting UK SMEs in the aerospace […]

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7 August 2024

Aero Excellence™ International: The Importance of Collaboration in Strengthening Our Supply Chains

Aero Excellence™ International: The Importance of Collaboration in Strengthening Our Supply Chains

ADS CEO Kevin Craven spoke recently at Farnborough International Airshow about the benefit of Aero Excellence™ International for the UK supply chain. […]

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Interior of a large warehouse storing aluminium profiles on blue cantilever racking, with workers operating a forklift and handling stock.
2 July 2024

Silver lining without the cloud: Righton Blackburn’s quality shines through

Silver lining without the cloud: Righton Blackburn’s quality shines through

If getting an SC21 Silver award is cause for celebration, getting 12 Silvers in 12 consecutive years at Righton Blackburns (RB) Plymouth, […]

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Our team celebrate ADS SC21 programme winning a Quality Organisation of the Year award at the 2024 International Quality Awards.
21 June 2024

ADS Celebrates 2024 CQI International Outstanding Achievement Award for its SC21 Competitiveness Programme

ADS Celebrates 2024 CQI International Outstanding Achievement Award for its SC21 Competitiveness Programme

London (21 June 2024) – ADS today celebrates the 2024 CQI International Outstanding Achievement Award for its SC21 Competitiveness Programme at the CQI […]

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George Wilson
3 June 2024

SC21 becomes ‘your sanity check’, says programme practitioner

SC21 becomes ‘your sanity check’, says programme practitioner

Ask George Wilson what’s so good about SC21 and he’ll tell you it’s the programme’s integrated approach to structured improvement over time. […]

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