Reducing costs through sustainable optimization of an aircraft manufacturer’s logistics processes

Initial situation

A market-leading European aircraft manufacturer wanted to reduce its logistics costs, as these had risen sharply
The market environment was characterized by high barriers to entry, intense competition and strong regulatory influences
The customer's logistics processes were closely integrated with those of the system logistics provider, so both had an interest in maintaining the business relationship
The causes of the cost increases should be understood by both sides and the costs reduced through joint measures

Employees trained in agile working methods

0 thousand €

Logistics costs reduced

Project teams formed with employees from both companies

Set up a joint project to identify cost drivers and reduce costs sustainably
- Put together interdisciplinary teams with representatives from both companies
- Jointly recording the current status and analyzing the current process
- Identify and prioritize critical elements of costs
- Set up an agile approach to analyze and optimize the identified elements
Specify and consolidate cost-saving measures and have them verified by controlling representatives (direct allocation)