Missing Link: Mastering Supply Chain & Logistics in Aerospace and Defense

The Missing Link: Mastering Supply Chain and Logistics in Aerospace and Defense
By Sonja G. Nagel

In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, global instability, and mounting pressures for operational excellence, the aerospace and defense industries are at a crossroads. Supply chain and logistics systems that once met the demands of yesterday now struggle to keep pace with the complexity and speed of today's world.

The Missing Link provides a critical examination of where aerospace and defense supply chains stand today, highlighting inefficiencies, outdated practices, and the hidden risks that threaten mission success. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience, Sonja G. Nagel offers a clear roadmap for transforming operations through best practices, digital innovation, and leadership accountability.

This book reveals:

• How outdated systems and siloed thinking endanger supply continuity

• Why integrated technology platforms like AI, blockchain, and IoT are no longer optional

• Practical frameworks for building resilient, agile, and future-ready supply chains

• Real-world case studies of transformation success and failure

• A call to action for leaders to rethink procurement, compliance, workforce development, and cybersecurity

Whether you are an executive, program manager, logistics specialist, or industry newcomer, The Missing Link equips you with the insights, tools, and strategies needed to navigate today's realities and forge tomorrow's supply chain excellence.

The future belongs to those who prepare today.

Is your supply chain ready?