Aviation Component Manufacturer: RAPID Capability Assessment
Industry: Aviation/Technology
Challenge
- The Client - a premier designer and manufacturer of engine components, parts and spares for customers in the aviation industry including GE Aircraft Engines, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney and Boeing - was acquired in early 2004 by a private equity firm
- With new customers and revenues projected to dramatically increase over the next few years, the client was challenged with positioning its current and future organization for profitable growth.
Approach
- RAPID Capability Assessment method identified the capabilities and gaps in key areas of technology, process and organization
Results
- Recommendations in the areas of people, processes and tools for immediate and near term improvement including:
- Integrated ERP and MRP systems
- Implementation of a strategic sourcing function
- Re-architected, customer-facing organizational structure
- Formalized Program Management function
- Increased training and employee development