Todd Hanlin

With over 25 years of experience as a Senior Aerospace Quality leader to Tier 1 aircraft manufacturers, Todd Hanlin has been an integral part of Competitive Business Solutions (CBS) for years, bringing a passion for Continuous Improvement to his role as Principal Consultant. Starting his journey in the aerospace industry, Todd has been instrumental in…

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Consolidate to Win: Creating a Single Process-Based System

CLIENT INDUSTRY: Aerospace and Defense Company
SOLUTION: Program and Product Management, Operational Excellence

An aerospace business spin-off needed to simplify outdated procedures in order to achieve ISO 9001 certification. CBS helped the company consolidate all procedures into a single process-based system and establish multifunctional teams to develop and approve the process flows. As a result, the business achieved an 80% reduction in volume of procedural documents and received ISO 9001 certification within nine months.

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Timing is Everything: Meeting Demand for Critical Product Lines

CLIENT INDUSTRY: Aerospace and Defense Company
SOLUTION: Operational Excellence

A designer and manufacturer of high-tech military products, this company was unable to meet customer demands, resulting in customer dissatisfaction and the potential for contractual penalties. CBS helped the company develop capacity tools for critical product lines, eliminated non-value-added activities and implemented a takt-based system that doubled shop capacity and reduced product lead time from 50 days to 13 days.

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Training the Workforce for Improved Performance

CLIENT INDUSTRY: Aerospace and Defense Company
SOLUTION: Operational Excellence, Leadership and Change Management

A manufacturer of wings and supporting aerostructures was experiencing high rates of employee attrition, which impacted delivery deadlines and revenue goals while compromising important customer relationships. An intensive CBS engagement helped the supplier implement a robust workforce training program, significantly reduce product defects and rapidly improve on-time delivery rates.

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Jennifer Peoples, CPA, CGMA

With a career spanning over 25 years in public accounting, Jennifer Peoples, CPA, CGMA, serves as a Controller with a meticulous approach to her work. Renowned for her ability to gain comprehensive understanding of her clients’ operations and business environments, Jennifer has achieved extraordinary success in aiding her clients to reach their objectives and enhance…

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Bryan Ward

Bryan Ward combines passion with proficiency to bring about transformative change in various industries. With over 10 years in consulting and a quarter-century’s association with Lean Manufacturing, Bryan’s expertise has consistently propelled organizations towards their desired performance goals operationally, financially, and culturally. Throughout his career, Bryan’s leadership roles within the U.S. Air Force and Raytheon…

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Steve Dowzicky

As the Vice President of Aerospace, Steve Dowzicky brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership to his role, coupled with a passionate commitment to driving change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.  His wealth of experience encompasses managing shop-floor and supply-chain operations, quality, production control, material management, and program management. He has a…

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