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StartUp visit with RFA

ROCKET Factory Augsburg with BVL Regionalgruppe „Südbayern"

PMI explored the stars last week… at least got a sneak preview of a “Serial Production in Rocketry”.

A plant visit with BVL Regional Group Südbayern led our managing partner Andrea Walbert to Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA). The business model of RFA is to offer dedicated rideshare missions, just as the competitor Space-X. "We maximize the cost advantages of serial production by building rockets like cars" – said Jonas Kellner, Head of Marketing, Communications & Political Affairs at RFA. And this is taken literally: Among other things, injectors from the automotive industry are used, and the usage of commercial 3D printers plays a major role in production. Additive manufacturing enables more flexibility in engineering and the production of geometrically more complex parts.

But RFA also adds pinch of sustainability to space exploration: Recycling, lifetime extension and new engine technology have been taken into consideration from beginning onwards.

All these production and sustainability concepts are part of our APICS Certification Programs CSCP, CPIM and CLTD. To drive sustainability in all business aspects a common language and understanding is required. Join the community of Supply Chain Management Experts and become certified!

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