WEBINAR

Strategies for Success: Building a Flexible A&D Supply Chain

Aerospace and defense systems are built to last decades—but their components aren’t. Join A&D experts Tim McQuade and Allison Levine for a live webinar exploring proven strategies to futureproof your supply chain, from obsolescence planning to vendor-managed inventory programs that keep production running for the long haul.

December 10, 2025

7:00 PM UTC

1 hour

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Aerospace and defense (A&D) products are expected to last decades; the components that comprise these systems, however, have much shorter lifespans. Given the vast differences in lifespans, you need to build a robust and diverse supply chain to ensure you always have the parts needed to service, repair, and innovate upon your designs. In this live webinar, A&D experts Tim McQuade and Allison Levine will explore the top strategies to futureproof your supply chain. From vendor-managed inventory programs to customized obsolescence planning, building a proactive and long-term strategy for uninterrupted sourcing keeps production flowing throughout the entire lifecycle.

What You’ll Learn:

• Key strategies for navigating the open market for aerospace and defense

• Best practices for long-term lifecycle management

• Ensuring quality from your brokers and distributors

• How to futureproof your supply chain

Tim McQuade

Managing Director of Aerospace and Defense

Smith

Tim oversees all aspects of Smith’s aerospace and defense business, having built the division from the ground up. He has two decades of experience in the electronic-components industry, sourcing parts and developing relationships with key customers. Under his leadership alongside Allison Levine, Smith’s aerospace and defense team has developed customizable obsolescence and last-time-buy support programs to make us a trusted and strategic partner for our A&D customers.

Allison Levine

Director of Aerospace and Defense

Smith

Allison brings nearly four decades of experience in the electronic-components industry to her role as co-leader of Smith’s aerospace and defense business. Joining the company in 2020, she quickly developed a strong reputation for customer support and sourcing ingenuity. Her portfolio of A&D clients include OEMs, subcontractors, and leaders across the sector, helping them build robust solutions to alleviate their supply chain needs.