Honeywell Aerospace rethinks outsourcing strategy, considers taking back some work

Honeywell Aerospace is evaluating its outsourcing strategy following growing concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities within the aerospace industry. According to Jim Currier, Honeywell’s chief executive, the company may reverse prior decisions made in the last decade regarding divestitures of manufacturing operations. This shift reflects a broader trend among aerospace firms prioritizing insourcing as a solution for persistent supply chain challenges. The move by Honeywell represents an acknowledgment that excessive outsourcing contributed to recent difficulties. Executives believe a more controlled approach will enhance resilience and improve production oversight moving forward.