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Aerospace & Defense Industry Solutions

Global providers of timely and accurate data, analysis and forecasts for the complete A&D lifecycle, from program conception and procurement to retirement.

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  • From concept to retirement, IHS helps maximize your program's potential.

    • Increase your insight into market dynamics and business opportunities
    • Ensure your pricing is based on an understanding of global, country and commodity dynamics
    • Employ superior engineering design practices, obsolescence planning and compliance risk management
    • Optimize inventory and sourcing operations while greening your supply chain
    • Implement environmental and sustainability guidelines
    • Manage and maintain aviation regulation requirements

    Where IHS Can Help

    Our solutions help optimize your planning, design, and supply chain, ensuring quality decisions while minimizing cost and risks.

    • Accurate commodity pricing and wage information
    • Mapping and forecasting tools for changing budgets and priorities
    • Design and logistics data for products and components with management tools for BOMs, regulatory compliance, and counterfeit/obsolescence awareness
    • Engineering standards and design methods
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    Strategic Planning & Analysis

    Insight on market dynamics, changing budgetary conditions and business opportunities, including:

    • Global defense budget and procurement data
    • Forecasting on individual defense equipment markets
    • Competitor and partnering analysis
    • Threat analysis and state-by-state military and security assessments
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    Cost Planning & Procurement

    • Utilize price and cost forecasts to maximize cost savings in procurement
    • Effectively identify and negotiate forward pricing contracts and manage supplier relationships
    • Perform strategic market forecasts and determine current and future market potential for prospective business opportunities
    • Obtain commercial and government procurement history, logistics/use data, and current contracts for bid proposals
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    Engineering Design & Manufacturing

    • Maintain standardization and quality throughout a project's life cycle
    • Research and develop new designs with desktop access to engineering standards and validated design methods
    • Access and manage information on products, manufacturers and suppliers
    • Ensure that designs comply with environmental/materials regulations such as REACH and RoHS
    • Manage risks associated with obsolescence, counterfeits, and material shortages
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    MRO, Regulatory & Supply Chain

    • Expedite mission-critical requirements and reduce delays in equipment repairs
    • Obtaining current and accurate contact data for suppliers and identifying who has parts in stock
    • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
    • Optimize indirect/plant inventory with clean material descriptions and accurate order metrics for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
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    EHS & Sustainability

    IHS has proven experience providing aerospace & defense industry leaders with complete information management solutions for:

    • Environmental Performance
    • Health & Safety
    • Product Stewardship
    • Operational Risk
    • Energy & Carbon
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  • With more than 100 years of experience, IHS Jane’s has an unrivalled reputation for reliable, accurate and impartial information and advice, and is trusted and relied upon by business, government and military decision-makers worldwide.
    Business NeedProducts and Services
    Understand 10-year growth forecasts for all major defence equipment markets
    • Jane's DS Forecast
      Description of Product

      Jane's DS Forecast

      Forecast market size and the competitive landscape for 19 markets, from traditional vehicles to emerging technology, such as UAVs. Information and insight from analysts with an average of more than 30 years of A&D industry experience.

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    Track global defense budgets, by service and market
    • Jane's Defence Budgets
      Description of Product

      Jane's Defence Budgets

      Provides a five-year forecast of global defense budgets with three years of historic data and analysis of the factors impacting budget trends. It offers the deep insight and expertise of a highly skilled team of Jane's defense analysts and economists.

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    • Jane's Defence Sector Budgets
      Description of Product

      Jane's Defence Sector Budgets

      A unique market intelligence solution offering an in-depth, top-down view of budget data by market and by budget type with a ten-year forecast of global defense application budgets and one year of historic data.

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    Daily news and analysis on defense industry M&A, teaming and program activity
    • Jane's Defence Industry & Markets Intelligence Centre
      Description of Product

      Jane's Defence Industry & Markets Intelligence Centre

      An authoritative resource that provides a thorough understanding of national defense capabilities, requirements and procurement trends. This product also includes access to Jane’s Defence Budgets, a powerful national defense spending analysis tool.

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    Analyze risk and opportunity of country markets, and sovereign risk of potential government clients
    • IHS Global Insight Country Intelligence
      Description of Product

      IHS Global Insight Country Intelligence

      Comprehensive and timely analysis of economic conditions and business and investment climates and risks in over 200 countries.

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    Identify and prioritize new market opportunities
    • IHS Aerospace & Defense Consulting
      Description of Product

      IHS Aerospace & Defense Consulting

      IHS Aerospace and Defense Consulting provides innovative, strategically and operationally relevant solutions to defense industry clients around the globe.

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  • Unique solutions to manage costs, predict price escalations, plan for REACH and logistics regulatory demands, and optimize parts and procurement operations, MRO requirements and supply chain challenges
    Business NeedProducts and Services
    Manage contract escalation clause
    • IHS Global Insight Pricing & Purchasing
      Description of Product

      IHS Global Insight Pricing & Purchasing

      Forecasts for up to 1,300 detailed commodity price and wage concepts across 15 countries. Written analysis for over 100 industry and commodity areas each quarter.

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    Assess supplier price quotes
    • IHS Global Insight Pricing & Purchasing
      Description of Product

      IHS Global Insight Pricing & Purchasing

      Forecasts for up to 1,300 detailed commodity price and wage concepts across 15 countries. Written analysis for over 100 industry and commodity areas each quarter.

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    Manage the complexities of parts procurement, inventory, and obsolescence planning
    • IHS Haystack Gold
      Description of Product

      IHS Haystack Gold

      Manage supplier, manufacturer and parts logistics information from more than 100 million item records in the U.S. Federal Supply Catalog and over 70 U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and related databases.

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    Determine part cost, obsolescence, and alternative parts
    • CAPS Universe
      Description of Product

      CAPS Universe

      CAPS Universe provides access to detailed information on tens of millions of electronic parts including cost and suppliers’ inventories, LTB and obsolescence issues, and compatible alternative parts.

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  • IHS provides assistance that ensures quality and reduces compliance risk throughout the product development process. From idea creation through design and engineering, to delivery of a superior product ahead of the competition.
    Business NeedProducts and Services
    Manage supplier, manufacturer and parts lists for your projects and ensure you have the right parts for the job
    • IHS Haystack Gold
      Description of Product

      IHS Haystack Gold

      Manage supplier, manufacturer and parts logistics information from more than 100 million item records in the U.S. Federal Supply Catalog and over 70 U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and related databases.

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    Access relevant information for all stages of the research, design and purchasing process; stay abreast of latest news and trends
    • GlobalSpec
      Description of Product

      GlobalSpec

      Provides engineers, technical, industrial and manufacturing professionals with critical insight and information. Offers aerospace and defense suppliers digital media solutions to generate awareness and demand.

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    Leverage corporate wisdom, capture original design intent, reuse proven technology to accelerate time to market while reducing R&D costs
    • Goldfire
      Description of Product

      Goldfire

      Software platform powered by a world-class, multilingual semantic search technology, which transforms internal and external information into relevant, actionable intelligence. Helps engineers, scientists and researchers accelerate innovation and increase operational efficiencies.

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    Keep projects and project teams aligned with the ability to access industry-approved design specifications, industry standards, and related publications
    • IHS Standards Expert
      Description of Product

      IHS Standards Expert

      IHS Standards Expert™ is a standards management solution providing desktop access to critical standards, specifications, codes and related documents from professional societies, trade associations and national and international standards developing organizations, with tools to manage standards across departments and divisions.

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    • SAE Digital Library / SAE Journals
      Description of Product

      SAE Digital Library / SAE Journals

      Access to SAE standards, online journals and tech papers, including SAE Aerospace Standards and Aerospace Material Specifications, and more than 90,000 SAE Technical Papers.

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    • Military Specs & Standards
      Description of Product

      Military Specs & Standards

      More than 107,000 documents from US Department of Defense (DoD) and related government/federal agencies, including performance term requirements to maximize use of non-government standards and commercial technologies, products and practices.

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    Expedite design processes with an engineering tool that allows you to arrive at the best design solution in the least amount of time
    • ESDU
      Description of Product

      ESDU

      Validated engineering design data, methods and software that form an important part of the design operation of companies large and small, throughout the world.

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    Find components with the latest technology for a new product design, or a source for a discontinued part
    • CAPS Universe
      Description of Product

      CAPS Universe

      Comprehensive electronic component information.

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    Capture, transform and deliver data for mission critical systems
    • IHS Data Services
      Description of Product

      IHS Data Services

      Custom data cleansing and collection services to improve the value of the client’s internal applications and decision support systems. Current, complete attribute data and documentation integrated into in-house PLM and ERP systems.

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    Avoid production interruptions due to missed end-of-life notices
    • IHS PCNalert
      Description of Product

      IHS PCNalert

      Supplier’s availability, technical, and compliance information

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    Manage complex product configurations for obsolescence and compliance risks
    • IHS BOM Manager
      Description of Product

      IHS BOM Manager

      Monitor components in your bill of materials for availability, obsolescence, compliance and counterfeit risks. Manage complex product structures, automatically monitor alerts, and generate detailed reports.

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  • Unique solutions to manage costs, predict price escalations, plan for REACH and logistics regulatory demands, and optimize parts and procurement operations, MRO requirements and supply chain challenges
    Business NeedProducts and Services
    Keep global operations teams aligned through desktop access to industry standards and related publications
    • IHS Standards Expert
      Description of Product

      IHS Standards Expert

      IHS Standards Expert™ is a standards management solution providing desktop access to critical standards, specifications, codes and related documents from professional societies, trade associations and national and international standards developing organizations, with tools to manage standards across departments and divisions.

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    Manage supplier, manufacturer and parts logistics information for all parts purchased by or sold to the U.S. Government
    • IHS Haystack Gold
      Description of Product

      IHS Haystack Gold

      Manage supplier, manufacturer and parts logistics information from more than 100 million item records in the U.S. Federal Supply Catalog and over 70 U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and related databases.

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    Find parts that comply with environmental regulations in less time and avoid obsolete or counterfeit parts risks
    • CAPS Universe
      Description of Product

      CAPS Universe

      CAPS Universe provides access to detailed information on tens of millions of electronic parts including cost and suppliers’ inventories, LTB and obsolescence issues, and compatible alternative parts.

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    Avoid production interruptions due to missed end-of-life notices
    • IHS PCNalert
      Description of Product

      IHS PCNalert

      Supplier’s availability, technical, and compliance information

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    Optimize indirect/plant inventory with clean material descriptions and accurate order metrics for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM)
    • IHS Intermat
      Description of Product

      IHS Intermat

      Cleanse, standardize and enrich your material descriptions, identify duplicate/excess inventory, and adjust Order Points, Order Quantities and Lead Times based on criticality and demand triggers.

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    Determine compliance with product chemical regulations such EU-RoHS and REACH
    • IHS Custom Data & Consulting Services
      Description of Product

      IHS Custom Data & Consulting Services

      IHS Data Services source, transform and publish material composition and environmental compliance information for your parts.

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    Manage and optimize part and supply inventories to support operations
    • IHS Intermat MRO
      Description of Product

      IHS Intermat MRO

      Manage and optimize inventories by cataloging spare parts and supplies, identifying and removing duplicates and providing users with system access through an easy to use interface.

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  • For decades, EHS and sustainability professionals at IHS have served all kinds and sizes of organizations, worldwide. We pioneered the development of many sustainability information management solutions and continue to lead the way with new innovations.
    Business NeedProducts and Services
    Comply with workplace health and safety regulations
    • IHS Health & Safety Solution
      Description of Product

      IHS Health & Safety Solution

      Save time and cut costs related to compliance with US and international regulations and industry guidelines.

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    Navigate complex regulatory information, stay updated on compliance requirements, view organised and consolidated legislation
    • Cardinal Consolidated Law Registers
      Description of Product

      Cardinal Consolidated Law Registers

      A full legal compliance information package for health, safety and environment management and public protection management in the UK.

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    Comply with relevant environmental regulations, prevent and mitigate environmental impact, minimise brand degradation risk
    • Environmental Management
      Description of Product

      Environmental Management

      A comprehensive, daily updated electronic library of all information relevant to environmental regulatory compliance in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

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    Comply with various materials and product regulations such as REACH, RoHS, WEEE, etc.
    • IHS Product Stewardship Solution
      Description of Product

      IHS Product Stewardship Solution

      A comprehensive solution to support your continuous need for managing product, chemical and compliance lifecycle transitions.

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    Redesign products for compliance
    • IHS Product Stewardship Solution
      Description of Product

      IHS Product Stewardship Solution

      A comprehensive solution to support your continuous need for managing product, chemical and compliance lifecycle transitions.

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    Monitor and manage air, water and/or waste output
    • Environmental Performance Solution
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      Environmental Performance Solution

      Streamline your emissions management processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and voluntary reporting requirements.

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    Implement, document, measure and report on the organization's sustainability/CSR program
    • IHS Corporate Responsibility Solution
      Description of Product

      IHS Corporate Responsibility Solution

      Enterprise-wide management and reporting of your CSR program. Maintain a sustainability strategy and demonstrate your performance to stakeholders in a manner that is auditable, transparent and verifiable.

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    Track, manage and report GHG emissions
    • IHS Energy & Carbon Solution
      Description of Product

      IHS Energy & Carbon Solution

      A complete solution for your entire GHG and energy management program - from compliance to emissions trading.

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    Streamline planning and procedures for more effective incident and emergency management
    • IHS Operational Risk Solution
      Description of Product

      IHS Operational Risk Solution

      Helps mitigate risks ranging from routine safety incidents and workplace injuries to natural disasters or terrorism.

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    Verify product and supplier compliance with environmental regulations such as EU RoHS and REACH
    • IHS Environmental Compliance Content Services
      Description of Product

      IHS Environmental Compliance Content Services

      IHS Environmental Compliance Content Services source, transform and publish material composition and environmental compliance information for your parts.

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  • IHS manages more than 400,000 documents from aviation sources to ensure compliance and minimize equipment down time.
    Business NeedProducts and Services
    Avoid aviation non-compliance downtime and fines, and manage mandated regulatory requirements
    • IHS Standards Expert plus AV-DATA
      Description of Product

      IHS Standards Expert plus AV-DATA

      A complete aviation regulatory, safety and advisory solution with access to information from the Federal Aviation Administration, Flight Safety Foundation, European Aviation Safety Agency, International Civil Aviation Organization, Joint Aviation Authority, and the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority.

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    Try out different assembly configurations without spending a fortune and months on simulations and prototypes
    • ESDU
      Description of Product

      ESDU

      Design guides and methods developed by engineers for engineers. ESDU has industry-standard tools to improve fundamental design and analysis.

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    Online access to a compliance library for research and current information. For example, review national and local ESH regulations to be informed about laws affecting clients
    • CyberRegs
      Description of Product

      CyberRegs

      Comprehensive regulatory compliance libraries that link between regulations and standards, integrating diverse data for immediate access to meet and exceed compliance requirements.

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    Access to secure, critical parts analysis and information via a browser, without exiting a company's firewall
    • Intra/Spex
      Description of Product

      Intra/Spex

      An Intranet solution that resides behind a company's firewall and allows access to aviation data as well as additional standards, relevant publications and parts information.

      Learn More

 

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