FAC & AGP - The Rate Readiness Roadshow

Hamble Aerostructures in Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton

Join the AGP and the UK Regional Aerospace Alliances as they collaborate to bring the Rate Readiness Roadshow to help your business & the UK Supply Chain.

 

All events are supported by The Department of Business and Trade and Airbus, addressing issues such as:

  1. Downstream Commitment
  2. Information Sharing
  3. Institutionalising Learnings
  4. Digital Tool Adoption
  5. Localisation Strategy
  6. Scenario-Based Planning
  7. Firefighting to Forward Planning


Your local event:

27th May 2025 at Hamble Aerostructures (Southampton)


Contact Rachel.abethell@fac.org.uk to register your interest.

rachel.abethell • May 15, 2025

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