Aerospace, Defense,
Aviation & Space
Creating High
Performing Teams and
Delivering Results
Delivering results in the new global environment is not only a matter of performance improvement and shareholder value, it is a matter of financial solvency and national security.
Aerospace
Alvarez & Marsal brings its heritage of tackling
complex environments to support aerospace
businesses, offering expertise in satellite
telecommunications, next generation aircraft, and
big data processing. In a sector faced with aging
fleets, supply chain shortages, and rapidly
emerging technology, our diverse team of
engineers, data scientists, and industry
executives can deliver urgent and sustainable
solutions to address these financial and
operational challenges.
Defense
Our professionals at A&M understand the
intricacies of defense industry regulations and
government contracting, supporting contractors
and OEMs across the defense industrial base. We
have a proven track record of delivering results on
high-profile government weapons systems and
military programs worldwide. With a focus on
flexibility, affordability, and service, we guide
companies through challenging times, ensuring
mission success on schedule, budget, and
readiness commitments.
Aviation
The commercial aviation industry faces unique
challenges due to the pandemic’s impact on
air travel and supply chain vulnerabilities. A&M’s
experts are well-equipped to navigate liquidity
management, aging fleets, customer experience
enhancement, and environmentally sustainable
practices. We provide value creation solutions to
address the industry’s pressing needs.
Space
In the ever-evolving and highly contested space
industry, A&M supports businesses with supply
chain resiliency, satellite network modernization,
and innovation in product development. Our
experienced team offers solutions for cost
pressures, hardware/software integration,
industry competition, and future product
roadmaps to meet the demands of this critical
sector.
Aerospace
Alvarez & Marsal brings its heritage of tackling
complex environments to support aerospace
businesses, offering expertise in satellite
telecommunications, next generation aircraft, and
big data processing. In a sector faced with aging
fleets, supply chain shortages, and rapidly
emerging technology, our diverse team of
engineers, data scientists, and industry
executives can deliver urgent and sustainable
solutions to address these financial and
operational challenges.
Defense
Our professionals at A&M understand the
intricacies of defense industry regulations and
government contracting, supporting contractors
and OEMs across the defense industrial base. We
have a proven track record of delivering results on
high-profile government weapons systems and
military programs worldwide. With a focus on
flexibility, affordability, and service, we guide
companies through challenging times, ensuring
mission success on schedule, budget, and
readiness commitments.
Aviation
The commercial aviation industry faces unique
challenges due to the pandemic’s impact on
air travel and supply chain vulnerabilities. A&M’s
experts are well-equipped to navigate liquidity
management, aging fleets, customer experience
enhancement, and environmentally sustainable
practices. We provide value creation solutions to
address the industry’s pressing needs.
Space
In the ever-evolving and highly contested space
industry, A&M supports businesses with supply
chain resiliency, satellite network modernization,
and innovation in product development. Our
experienced team offers solutions for cost
pressures, hardware/software integration,
industry competition, and future product
roadmaps to meet the demands of this critical
sector.
The Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space Industry Relies on Us for:
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Business review of current state and performance assessment. Target areas of greatest business impact that address short term demand shock and global supply
chain disruption. Protect business and solvency. - Business model reassessment, operational right-sizing, cash management, working capital and cost optimization – building agile cash focused businesses.
- Reduce layers, create a modified agile workforce, process re-engineering and investment in digital technologies and transformation.
- Provide company data availability and transparency to focus on highest priority challenges and measure success – OEM and supplier collaboration strategies and execution.
- Back-office efficiency and outsourcing.
- Revenue enhancement, market segmentation, innovation, capture, price-to-win, commercialization, marketing and sales force effectiveness.
- Target screening and industry deal-flow insight
- Operational due diligence
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M&A support and post-
merger integration -
Carve-outs and growth to
adjacent markets - Financial and tax due diligence
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Strategy and business model
innovation – restructure the
business while protecting market
position and answering to several ownership structures and
stakeholders. -
Work with executive leadership
and CFOs to consider all
funding and financial options
available – debt, equity, M&A,
cash, working capital. -
Navigate short term liquidity
challenges, demand
uncertainty, supply chain
disruption, industry re-
organization. - Government, contractor and supplier collaboration to help remain at the forefront of technology.
- Defense ecosystem advisory and restructuring advisory service.
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Supply chain optimization, digital
supply chain transformation and
resiliency, negotiation,
performance management,
financial risk mitigation -
Capacity planning and
optimization -
Executive level, enterprise-
wide Sales and Operations
Planning (S&OP) - Portfolio risk assessment
Case Study
Client
Working Capital, Quality and
Cost Performance Improvement
for Tier II Supplier
Role
Our A&M team implemented a prioritization
approach to focus the entire business on the
key products driving Revenue, RM, WIP, and
Quality activity.
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Quality – Developed Pareto by defect issue/cause; utilized quality focused “Tiger Teams” to address largest customer / source issues first; and established MRB team to manage and work down Aged and Current MRB
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Production – Streamlined shop-floor with visual management / prioritization and standard work tools to eliminate bottlenecks. Conducted 12 Kaizen and TPM events uncovering 80+ lead-time, efficiency and quality opportunities. Implemented majority of critical actions
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Inventory Management – Rebuilt inventory location system, conducted a full physical inventory, and re-focused purchasing team on high value items
Meet Our
Practice Leaders
James Marceau Managing Director, Leader of Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space Industry Practice
jmarceau@alvarezandmarsal.com Learn More
James Marceau Managing Director, Leader of Aerospace, Defense, Aviation & Space Industry Practice
jmarceau@alvarezandmarsal.com Learn More
