Key Takeaways:

RubinBrown conducted a focused operational assessment and vendor evaluation process that led to:

• Identifying a medium list of vendors (4-6) tailored to the client’s critical needs within the aviation industry. Core operations were reviewed, including supply chain and project accounting needs, to define requirements for a new ERP system. The process narrowed the field to four to six ERP software vendors aligned with aerospace objectives.
• Conducting overview demonstrations and gathering proposals from the medium list of vendors. Structured demonstrations focused on real-world aerospace workflows and supply chain visibility. Standardized proposals outlining pricing and ERP implementation timelines allowed leadership to compare options and select the right ERP with confidence.

Client: 

A premier aerospace manufacturer and provider of aviation safety devices. This high-growth aerospace manufacturer was preparing for its next stage of expansion after being acquired by a private equity firm. It was operating with a mix of spreadsheets, standalone tools, and manual processes that worked well for years but became increasingly difficult to manage as production volume, data needs, and operational complexity increased.

Challenge:

The client needed a modern ERP system that could support rapid growth, improve visibility, and reduce dependence on manual workflows without adding unnecessary complexity or slowing day to day operations. Their team desired a single, modern system. They viewed the installation of a new ERP as an evolutionary improvement of their existing system of tools, processes, systems, and team members. As demand increased and operations grew more complex, their current state became increasingly difficult to maintain.

With plans for growth in the aerospace industry both organically and through acquisitions, the client required an ERP system that could:

• Seamlessly integrate aviation safety-specific data management across inventory control, quality management, financials, and the full manufacturing and production process.
• Track component traceability, material certifications, manufacturing origin, and compliance documentation throughout the inventory and production lifecycle to ensure regulatory compliance is maintained to the highest level of aviation safety standards.
• Support scalable growth, both organically and through acquisition.