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Aerospace Supply Chain Optimization
A supply chain spread across two continents multiplies the risks: lead times, freight costs, quality, dependence on a single supplier. We help you make it more reliable and less costly, drawing on our knowledge of French suppliers and of aerospace material supply.
The context
Supply under pressure
Material lead times, limited subcontractor capacity, traceability requirements: in aerospace, a disruption at a single supplier can halt an entire production line.
- 01
Supplier dependence
A single source for a critical part is a permanent risk.
- 02
Lead times and costs
Transatlantic freight, safety stock and metal price swings eat into margins.
- 03
Quality at a distance
Controlling a supplier thousands of kilometers away requires a specific setup.
How we help
Contact us01
Supply chain mapping
We analyze your flows, suppliers and inventory to spot weak points and bottlenecks.
02
Alternative sources
We identify and shortlist suppliers in France to reduce your dependence.
03
Cost optimization
We help you renegotiate and review volumes, delivery terms and stock levels.
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Quality control
We set up checkpoints at your suppliers and follow-up suited to the distance.
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Material supply
We help you source aerospace materials that meet international standards, with the required traceability.
What you get
- A map of your supply chain
- A risk analysis by supplier
- Pre-screened alternative suppliers
- A cost reduction plan
- A quality control setup
Who is it for?
Aerospace manufacturers
Who buy parts or material on both sides of the Atlantic.
Purchasing teams
Who want to reduce their dependence on a single supplier.
Companies ramping up
Whose supply chain needs to keep up with higher volumes.
- Years of Experience
- 40+
- Successful Supply Chain Partnerships
- 11
- Candidates Placed
- 20+
- Countries Served
- 15+
Who you work with
A partner who knows both sides of the Atlantic
M2I was founded in 1983 by Jean-Jacques Monge. For more than 40 years, he has supported industrial companies between France and North America: market entry, partnerships, supply, hiring. Every project is followed at each step, in English and in French.
Jean-Jacques Monge
Founder and President of M2I
How we work
01
First call
A call to understand your project, your constraints and your timeline. No commitment.
02
Assessment
Review of your situation and target market, identification of the right contacts and the risks.
03
Action plan
A concrete roadmap: steps, contacts, budget and timeline.
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On-the-ground support
We stay with you during execution, in France and in North America.
They Trusted Us
Frequently asked questions
Can you help us find a second source?+
Yes: we identify and shortlist alternative suppliers in France to reduce your dependence.
Do you work on materials?+
Yes. Aerospace material supply is part of our historical business.
Do you work on one-off projects or long term?+
Both. We can run a one-off assessment or support you over several months of implementation.
Do you only work with French suppliers?+
Our network is mainly in France, but we work both ways, with suppliers in France and in North America.
Our other services
- 01Entering the French Aerospace MarketMarket analysis, strategy and first introductions
- 02Finding an Industrial Partner in FranceReliable subcontractors and suppliers in France
- 03Aerospace Regulatory ComplianceCustomer requirements, files and qualification
- 05Machining and Manufacturing in FrancePrecision machining, engineering, site setup
- 06France – North America IntegrationGetting French and US teams to work together
Contact Us
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Contact Us
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