Who Packed Your Parachute? When the Supply Chain Breaks—But the Mission Doesn't

What happens when a critical aerospace part disappears—but the mission doesn't? In this episode, Jim sits down with Sam Thevanayagam, CEO of Parts Life and DeVal Lifecycle Support, to unpack the hidden world of DMSMS, reverse engineering, and supply chain failure in aerospace and defense. We're talking about: Rebuilding parts with no data Solving obsolescence when OEMs walk away Keeping mission-critical systems alive under pressure And turning around a failing inner-city manufacturing company into a 400% growth story This isn't a theory. This is real-world problem solving where failure isn't an option. If you think supply chain issues don't affect you—think again. Because when the part's gone… somebody still has to make it work.