First application of a developing cooperation readiness assessment methodology within the aeronautical Value Creation Network

Current and envisaged business scenarios for New Product Development within the aeronautical sector are more and more cooperation-oriented, and Large Enterprises recognise the relevance of company cooperation readiness for all the industrial actors participating in the Value Creation Network. Improved industrial cooperation capability will result in a relevant business competitive advantage for the aeronautical extended enterprise. This paper addresses the ALENIA Aeronautica first application of a developing cooperation readiness assessment methodology, carried out in order to support its validation and compare it with the actual and emerging company approaches for the management of its supply base. The first results of the methodology application are presented along with the identified directions for the improvement of the Value Network Cooperation capabilities.