Case studies

In the aerospace & defense industry, A.T. Kearney works with a variety of global companies. The following examples illustrate some of the ways we help clients acheive results.

Organization assessment and transformation
An assessment for the Air Force Space Command’s Space and Missile Systems Center identified several high value opportunities, such as improving and aligning the workforce, and reducing low impact activities. [more]

Supply chain transformation
A major division of a U.S. defense contractor increased automation and employee productivity, achieved significant labor savings, and surpassed targets for material savings on addressable procurement spend. [more]

Strategic sourcing
An innovative procurement strategy for a leading manufacturer and supplier of aero-engine systems became the framework for restructuring their supply chain and transforming the way they work with suppliers. [more]

Complex program management
One of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers overcame daunting program management challenges in the development and delivery of a new model with multiple customized versions. [more]

Globalization strategy
Base on in-depth analysis, documented conclusions, and executive workshops, a European aerospace and defense leader refined their globalization strategy. [more]

Engineering productivity
A leading aircraft manufacturer benefited from both a successful new aircraft launch, and the development of new processes for effectively managing engineering resources. [more]

Aftermarket strategy
An aerospace and defense organization was able to successfully present and sell their concepts for through-life support plans to their customer for next generation communications equipment. [more]

Organizational transformation
A major aerospace & defense conglomerate designed and implemented an extensive transformation program, including their business portfolio, organizational structure, and key processes and practices. [more]

Cost reduction
A global leader in missiles has successfully completed, gaining benefit targets, for Phases 1 & 2 of their international cost reduction program, which focuses on integrating businesses in sourcing, supply chain, and manufacturing. [more]