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From Supplier Participation To Buyer Value: Martin-Baker’s JOSCAR Journey

How JOSCAR helps Martin-Baker manage supplier data at scale and strengthen supply-chain engagement.

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Who is Martin-Baker?

Martin-Baker is a global Aerospace and Defence organisation specialising in the design and manufacture of advanced ejection seats and aircrew safety systems. Renowned for engineering excellence and operational reliability, Martin-Baker supports air forces worldwide with mission-critical capability.

For an organisation operating in this environment, dependable supplier information is essential to supporting effective sourcing, assurance and supplier-management activity.
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What was their challenge?

Martin-Baker works across a large and complex supply chain. Maintaining access to accurate, current information across that supplier base can be a significant undertaking.

The challenge is not simply gathering data. It is being able to access it in a structured way, when it is needed, while reducing the time spent chasing information and supporting meaningful engagement with suppliers.

 

 

“Data gathering within our supply chain is significantly difficult. We have 350 direct suppliers and another 1,500 indirect suppliers, so having that many suppliers all in one place is tricky to keep a tabs on. Having a network that allows us to do that comprehensively is really useful.”

Thurstan Wolf, Operational Excellence Manager, Martin-Baker

Martin-Baker first encountered JOSCAR as a supplier, participating in the shared assurance framework used across the Defence community.

From supplier participation to Buyer value

This experience gave the organisation insight into the value of a recognised, industry-led approach to supplier information. Martin-Baker subsequently extended its use of JOSCAR as a Buyer, applying the same framework to the management of its own supply chain.

As a result, Martin-Baker can engage suppliers through a network that is already established across the sector. This helps create a clearer route for suppliers to provide and maintain their information, while giving internal teams a more efficient basis for reviewing it.

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The value of JOSCAR

Using JOSCAR as both a supplier and a Buyer helps Martin-Baker bring a more connected approach to supplier assurance.

A clearer view of its supplier base

Access to supplier information through a single, shared network.

Reduced administrative burden

A more efficient alternative to repeatedly requesting and managing supplier data.

Stronger supplier engagement

A recognised framework that supports more informed conversations across the supply chain.

Martin-Baker’s journey illustrates how JOSCAR can deliver value from both perspectives: as a supplier participating in the community, and as a Buyer using that community to support a more effective approach to supply-chain assurance.
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