Defense & Aerospace
Efficiency, Resilience, and Precision in Safety-Critical Industries
The defense and aerospace industry operates at the intersection of technological innovation, geopolitical uncertainty, and the highest quality standards. Emerging threat landscapes, increasingly stringent supply chain requirements, growing regulatory burdens, and the pressure for industrial self-sufficiency shape the sector, as does the need to consistently advance sustainability and digitalization.
In this demanding environment, operational excellence determines operational capability, competitiveness, and safety. Strategies must not only be developed but also efficiently implemented and translated into robust, scalable processes.
As a boutique consultancy specializing in operations, production, and supply chain management, we support leading system providers, OEMs, and medium-sized suppliers in the defense and aerospace sector.
Our Service Portfolio
- Industrialization of new platforms, systems, and components
- Scaling of production capacities and location strategies
- Lean manufacturing, zero-defect management, quality assurance
- Series launches and qualification processes (e.g., aviation certification, defense standards)
- Process digitization & automation in safety-critical environments
- Supplier network design and international supply chain architectures
- Trusted supplier programs, certifications, and audit concepts
- Reduction of strategic dependencies, nearshoring, second-source strategies
- Risk and crisis management, resilience enhancement
- Real-time transparency through digital control systems
- Process analysis, standardization, continuous improvement processes (CIP), and Six Sigma methods
- Production control, capacity management, and bottleneck optimization
- Development of integrated performance systems with clear KPIs
- Governance and Reporting Models for Safety-Critical Environments
- Implementation of Digital Twins, Predictive Maintenance, and IoT Solutions
- Data Integration, Real-Time Monitoring, Anomaly Detection
- Automation and Robotics in Compliance with Safety-Relevant Standards
- Digital Supplier Platforms & Smart Factory Concepts
- Decarbonization of Production and Logistics Chains
- Sustainable Materials and Circular Economy in the Aerospace Context
- ESG Integration in Safety-Critical Environments
- Energy and Resource Efficiency in Manufacturing and Supply Chain
System providers & OEMs
We support the industrialization of new platforms, the efficiency improvement of existing production systems, and the strengthening of supply chains.
Medium-sized suppliers
We help meet the complex requirements of prime contractors and public authorities – with robust processes, clear management, and sustainable competitiveness.
Public sector clients & procurement organizations
We advise on the industrial implementation of procurement strategies and the linking of performance requirements with delivery capability.
What sets us apart
- Industry focus: Defence & Aerospace
Deep understanding of regulatory, technical, and safety requirements - Strategy meets implementation
We operationalize transformation – from idea to robust implementation in plants and networks - Agility & discretion
Rapid response times, short decision-making processes, and maximum confidentiality - Measurable impact
We take responsibility for efficiency improvements, on-time delivery, and quality
Your opportunities with us
Build operational resilience
Your production and supply networks will become crisis-proof, auditable, and scalable.
Transform production systems
Through digitalization, automation, and lean approaches, you will measurably increase efficiency and quality.
Integrate safety and sustainability requirements
Compliance and ESG will become part of your value creation, not a hindrance, but a differentiating factor.
Shape industrialization with confidence
New platforms and programs can be launched faster, more reliably, and more cost-effectively.
We develop solutions
Real challenges. Real impact. Discover how our solutions have shaped success stories in various industries.
Supply Chain Transformation | Aviation 1. Tier
- Industry
- Aviation
- Employees
- 9500+
- Location
- Global
- Objective
- Reducing ground times and costs for MRO parts
- Stockouts -95% |
- Lead-Time -25% |
- Stocks -12% |
- Costs -8% |
- ROC 5 weeks
Operations Stabilization | Automotive Tier 1 Supplier
- Industry
- Automotive
- Employees
- 1200+
- Location
- Germany
- Objective
- Restructuring of the company's complete production lines and material flows. Stabilization of the QMS according to IATF standards and implementation of control systems (KPIs). Implementation, training & coaching.
- Output Increase >100% |
- Scrap -42% |
- Core Team ~3-4 BT/week |
- Duration ~52 weeks
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If you want to sustainably strengthen operational excellence, delivery capability and security in your defense or aerospace business, we will support you from concept to implementation – with clear results, high implementation strength and partnership responsibility.
Defence
Dr. Tobias Bock
Management Team
Aerospace
Markus Arndt
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