Precision logistics

Aerospace & Defense

In aerospace, a simple missing AS9100 signature or a poorly tracked part can ground an aircraft at an estimated cost of €10,000 to €150,000 per hour. Warehouses must therefore keep a complete audit trail (Form 1, batch, serial number) and demonstrate Part 145 compliance at every inspection.

At the same time, the unit value of engines, landing gear, or actuators pushes manufacturers and MROs to limit dormant stock; yet the slightest shortage triggers an AOG event and a budget blowout. Finally, the supply chain crosses borders and is subject to export controls (ITAR / EAR), where fines can exceed several million euros.

A generic WMS struggles to cover this triptych. Fox4Work^TM combines 360° traceability, AOG orchestration and export control to secure every link without slowing the flow.

Your challenges

Key challenges in aerospace logistics

Challenge #1

Critical traceability

Each screw, sheet metal part, or actuator must remain linked to its serial number, service bulletin reference, and Form 1 certificate. AS/EN 9100 D requires tamper-proof records to be kept for 40 years for certain parts; without an appropriate system, locating a batch can take days and halt the line.

Challenge #2

Capital immobilization & AOG

Spare parts represent 5 to 7% of the cost of an aircraft and sometimes sit idle for years. However, an unresolved AOG within a few hours costs up to €150,000/h. It is therefore necessary to meet demand without excess inventory, with real-time visibility on criticality.

Challenge #3

Documentation & retention

Part 145 and AS/EN 9100 require an approved quality system, electronic signature of each maintenance task, record retention, and document version management. Paper binders are no longer sufficient during EASA or FAA audits.

Challenge #4

ITAR / EAR export control

Shipping even a single dual-use item without a license can trigger severe sanctions. Warehouses must verify the ECCN/USML code, destination country and end user before shipment.

Without a specialized WMS, poor traceability, dormant stock and export non-compliance become invisible costs that inflate assets and jeopardize certification.

Our industry solution “Aerospace”

Comprehensive warehouse management

Fox4Work^TM WMS covers the full range of logistics operations, from receiving to shipping. It ensures optimal management of inventory, locations and orders, delivering efficiency and accuracy. This integrated solution simplifies processes and improves overall warehouse productivity in the aerospace sector.

Real-time visibility and traceability

Fox4work^TM provides full visibility of inventory and goods movements at every step. Traceability is ensured for each product, making tracking, control and compliance easier. Real-time data enables informed decision-making and greater responsiveness.

Logistics flow optimization

The WMS organizes and synchronizes workflows to maximize efficiency. It anticipates needs, prevents stockouts and optimizes order picking. This reduces lead times, errors and operational costs.

Interoperability and flexibility

Fox4Work™ WMS integrates easily with other systems (ERP, TMS, etc.) thanks to APIs and open standards. This interoperability enables smooth data exchange and centralized operations management. Fox4Work™’s flexibility allows it to adapt to each company’s specific needs.

Enhanced security and comprehensive traceability

Fox4Work^TM WMS ensures full traceability of every tool and component, recording inbound, storage, and usage movements. This traceability is crucial to prevent losses and omissions, especially in sensitive environments such as defense. The system can enforce prohibition checks, ensuring that no tool is forgotten or lost, and strengthening operational security.

Fox4Work^TM thus turns a traditional warehouse into a certifiable aerospace hub: instant traceability, faster AOG response, secured export compliance and optimized inventory capital.

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Aerospace sector

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The 4 key challenges a WMS must address

Whether it is an e-commerce hub or an industrial platform, four challenges now dominate logistical performance: maintaining a reliable inventory to avoid stockouts and overstocking, accelerating order picking—which absorbs up to 70% of warehouse labor—smoothing out receiving and shipping to reduce truck dwell time (frequently exceeding two hours), and guaranteeing exhaustive traceability capable of reaching 99% accuracy through the barcode/RFID pairing.

A WMS like Fox4Work tackles these four areas head-on: real-time visibility for every SKU, dynamic slotting and batch picking to eliminate unnecessary travel, dock scheduling and directed put-away to relieve docks, and time-stamped audit logs with live KPIs to move from annual inventories to continuous control.

Discover how Fox4Work addresses each of these challenges—and why mastering them determines a warehouse’s profitability.

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