GE Aerospace turns to robots and ‘Lean’ methods to tackle jet engine repair crunch
GE is investing $300 million in upgrading their repair hub in Singapore to address the bottleneck in the aviation industry caused by overloaded repair shops and scarce parts. They are implementing automation and AI to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve turnaround time. However, the industry's supply squeeze is expected to continue, and it will take time for the changes to take effect.