Graham Grose

Graham is Vice President and Industry Director for Aerospace and Defense (A&D) and, in addition to his Industry Director responsibilities, he is helping drive  the development of the IFS A&D Partner Eco-System and he also supports IFS business development within the A&D industry, together with associated industry marketing. Graham has specialized in the supply of Logistics IS tools in a variety of senior appointments within Sema, BAeSEMA, BAe, BAE Systems and IFS since leaving the RAF in 1991, where he was a supply officer serving in a variety of operational and IS appointments. Graham is a supply chain specialist and business analyst and is also a Fellow of the Institute of Management Accountants, a Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply and a Chartered Director.

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2021 Defense Trends: logistics & support now has a digital backbone
2021 Defense Trends

The military and their in-service support partners were not immune to the disruptions of 2020, but the changes they witnessed were more…

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Charting a new flight plan for commercial aviation in 2021
commercial aviation in 2021

Last year will go down as the airline industry’s most turbulent year to date, with government-imposed travel bans and nationwide lockdowns causing a near standstill to international…

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Providing industry focused inspiration during lockdown: MindFuel virtual event keeps military and defense organizations in touch with key issues

IFS brought together some of the most informed, influential and innovative defense organizations across the globe, to discuss and share…

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Technology and sustainability – an essential partnership for commercial aviation success
2020 Commercial Aviation predictions

Today almost every organization and industry is ramping up to become more environmentally-conscious and technologically-advanced. Large-fleet commercial operators and aviation…

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Defense logistics 2020: The spotlight is on assets and three technology developments driving operational change
2020 Aerospace and Defense Predictions

Military operators are facing tough decisions about lengthening the service life of key equipment, while simultaneously having to prioritize procurement…

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At the summit for an 11th successive year – IFS remains the go-to EAM software vendor for A&D
Dominance in A&D

ARC Advisory Group again reveals IFS as the top Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) software vendor in the aerospace and defense…

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Let the customers speak – the metrics behind how IFS is unlocking true value for its A&D customers
Value for A&D

Up to 28% more work orders a day, up to 60 less maintenance and operation hours a week, huge reduction…

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4 Ways for A&D Manufacturers to Rise to the Challenge of Industry 4.0
Aerospace & Defense 4.0

‘Aerospace & Defense 4.0’ is revamping the manufacturing landscape in A&D. Its emergence has signaled the arrival of cost-saving products…

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Giving military equipment a new lease of life – how to prolong the service life of assets
Military Jet

The high cost of developing new equipment and the changing political climate between countries where lengthy procurement projects need a…

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Airline success quantified: The maintenance metrics and the math versus the misspend
Airline Maintenance Header

Airlines face a constant battle to win more passengers, reach new destinations and grow profits. But as new, often lower-cost…

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See it, hear it, feel it – Augmented Reality hits A&D Maintenance
Aircraft maintenance workers servicing airplane engine

Augmented and virtual reality seem to have existed as buzzwords in lots of industries over recent years—but real-life business use…

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The key to customer satisfaction and profitability for third-party MROs
The key to customer satisfaction and profitability for third-party MROs

Effective maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and resource management are key to customer satisfaction and profitability for third-party MROs. The…

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