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Study Group: Aerospace Components: Supply Chain Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 30

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Craig Cates

Consultant
CRAIG CATES
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Craig Cates is an independent consultant in the airlines and aerospace industry. Prior, Mr. Cates was General Manager of Supply Chain at Delta Airlines. He oversaw a supply chain budget of $500M and was responsible for sourcing raw materials, finished...

Terry Petrun

Vice President
U S AIRWAYS GROUP, INC.
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Terry Petrun is the Vice President of the US Airways Express Shared Services Organization and is also Vice President of the Material Services Company (MSC) subsidiary of US Airways Group. He has more than 31 years of experience in senior airline management,...

Larry Sparks

Former Principal
Larry Sparks
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Larry Sparks was until recently, a Principal at Larry Sparks, an aerospace consulting firm. Mr. Sparks is also an Aerospace Industry consultant. Mr. Sparks retired in December 2005 as a Senior Procurement Agent at The Boeing Company. He was a Boeing employee...

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Paul Gluschenko

Project Manager New Aircraft
QANTAS AIRWAYS LIMITED
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Paul Gluschenko is a Project Manager of New Aircraft at Qantas Airlines. Mr. Gluschenko is responsible for the orderly introduction of new aircraft into the fleet and material planning for implementing aircraft, engines, and component modifications....

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Kaiser-Business Synergism through Acquisitions

March 31, 2009

Analysis by:Larry Sparks, Former Principal,

Kaiser Aluminum looking for acquisition in slump | www.reuters.com

Mergers or Buying of businesses is excellent strategy for Companies with cash. Buying a competitors operations is key to help gaining market share. Recessions do not last forever as companies market postion improve with acquisitions that create synergism

EADS Purchase of U.S. Companies is low risk

March 19, 2009

Analysis by:Larry Sparks, Former Principal,

EADS still eyeing smaller U.S. buys | www.reuters.com

EADS is seeking to purchase aerospace companies in the U.S. to solidify it position with Department of Defense and American public. EADS ability to win Defense contracts with the DOD would not jeopardize American jobs. EADS ability to compete for Defense contracts will lower the price of military weapons and systems.

Congress & Oil Law Suites -Critical Thinking Required

May 29, 2008

Analysis by:Larry Sparks, Former Principal,

Let’s Sue OPEC! That’ll Teach ‘Em! | www.energytribune.com

* Congress cannot dictate oil policy to a world cartel by passing laws * United States must eliminate there consumption of foreign oil * Congress must lean economics 101

Union Membership at Boeing

May 9, 2008

Analysis by:Larry Sparks, Former Principal,

Boeing Unions May Use 787 Delay for Contract Leverage | www.bloomberg.com

Union Management has encouraged slowdows in previous strikes at Boeing. Union members in the Greater Seattle area are very active and will inflict financial and mangement loses to Boeing program plans.

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Aerospace Component Manufacturer (ei)
  • Consulting Firm (ei)
  • Passenger Airline (ei)
  • Integrated Air Systems Company (ei)
  • Weaponry Manufacturer (ei)
  • Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
  • After Market Parts Distributor
  • Industry Association (ei)
  • Airframe Manufacturer and System Integrator (ei)

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Operations Executive
  • Engineer
  • President
  • General Manager
  • Director
  • Product Line Sourcing Manager
  • Procurement Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Principal
  • Technical Sales
  • Vice President
  • Consultant
  • IT Manager

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