Exploring the Components of Uncertainty and Production Planning in Moroccan Aeronautical Industry: A Qualitative Study

Soumaya Idrissi Jazouli, Ben Ali Mohamed, Otmane Bouksour, Ahmed Adri, Said Rifai

Abstract

In a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic since 2020, industrial companies, particularly those in the aeronautical sector, have experienced numerous disruptions in their supply chains. However, few studies have explored production planning under uncertainty in the aeronautical industry. Morocco has the potential to become a global leader in the aeronautical industry, but no study has examined the uncertainties and risks associated with its supply chain and their impact on production planning. To address this gap, we conducted a qualitative study that included semi-structured interviews and open-ended questions with supply chain practitioners from thirteen Moroccan aeronautical companies. This study aims to assess the uncertainties and risks affecting the aeronautical supply chain and the production planning methods employed. We examined factors and variables related to uncertainty/risk and production planning and explored their relationships. The original contribution of this study is to provide insights and support to companies regarding the uncertainties affecting the supply chain and production planning of Moroccan aeronautical companies. This study will aid supply chain players in the Moroccan aeronautical industry to focus on managing production planning under the most significant uncertainties and risks affecting their supply. As such, it can serve as a valuable decision-making tool.

 

Keywords: uncertainty, production planning, supply chain, Morocco.

 

https://doi.org/10.55463/issn.1674-2974.51.1.4


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