Study Group: Aircraft Component Experts
Council Members in this Study Group: 31
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
- Craig Cates
Consultant
CRAIG CATES
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...
- Gerard Buhrer
Owner
Spectrum International SourcingGerard Buhrer is Owner of Spectrum International Sourcing, an independent consultancy firm providing consultancy services for the manufacturing of aerospace engine parts. Mr. Buhrer has more than 38 years of experience in providing technical assistance...
- Terry Petrun
Vice President
U S AIRWAYS GROUP, INC.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 SparksLarry 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...
- Robb Baumann
Advisor to the CEO
HEICO Aerospace Parts GroupRobb Baumann is an Advisor to the CEO of Heico Aerospace Parts Group. Mr. Baumann has also served as the President, Senior Vice President and Vice President of Business Development of the Parts Group. He was responsible for overseeing acquisitions and...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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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
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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.
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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
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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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Costs Are Sinking The Boating Industry
April 2, 2008
Analysis by: Gerard Buhrer, Owner,Ill economic winds batter boat industry | www.chron.com
High Fuel cost are keeping many boats tied to their slips or not being launched at all. Coupled with higher cost for storage, towing, moorage at destinations, and lower free income, the 2008 boating season will be very flat. New boat sales are at the lowest point in years and even used boats are flooding the market. Here in the North East we are seeing high numbers of people leaving boating for good. At my marina - one of the largest in Ct. - we are seeing a 20-25% vacancy rate. That is the worst in 20 years.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Consulting Firm (ei)
- Aerospace Component Manufacturer (ei)
- Passenger Airline (ei)
- MRO Services Company (ei)
- Consumer Packaged Goods Consultant
- Defense Equipment Manufacturer (ei)
- Strategic Management
- Integrated Air Systems Company (ei)
- Airframe Manufacturer and System Integrator (ei)
- Feed and Nutrient Producer (ei)
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Consultant
- Principal
- Procurement Manager
- Engineer
- Business Development Manager
- President
- Chief Executive Officer
- Owner
- General Manager
- Branch Operations Manager
- Product Line Sourcing Manager
- Division Manager
- Analyst
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11/18/2009
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