Program and Project Management
Building a Sustainable CAPEX Process for Defense Industry
CLIENT INDUSTRY: Aerospace and Defense Company
SOLUTION: Product and Program Management
A premier global defense, aerospace and security company was looking to expand its operations with additional capital equipment. Over a period of 20 weeks, CBS built a repeatable system that resolved the company’s most pressing program and project management issues, providing visibility into key processes and procedures, which in turn increased project “ownership” and accelerated implementation timelines.
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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An aerospace business spin-off needed to simplify outdated procedures in order to achieve ISO 9001 certification.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.
Read MoreTraining 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.
Read MoreJennifer 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…
Read MoreSteve 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…
Read MoreEdward Hoffman
Taking his operations management experience from nearly two decades with industry leaders GE and Lockheed Martin, Ed founded Competitive Business Solutions to provide unique strategic solutions to help companies achieve world-class operational performance, profitability and long-term growth. Ed has broad operations experience in both functional and executive/managerial roles as well as an extensive background in…
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