Case Study
Airplane Manufacturing Company
Airplane Manufacturing Company Division: Phoenix Management Services Client The client is a globally recognized luxury boutique Manufacturer of High- performance General Aviation Aircraft. The Company has a single manufacturing facility. The client brand is a storied franchise, with each airplane being hand built by skilled craftsmen. The Company’s airplanes are sold worldwide through domestic and international dealers and, in some markets, direct factory sales. Problem The client had experienced a steady decline in sales over the past few years, and it had been operating in a cash negative position for more than two years. The Company did not have control of its manufacturing costs, and there was little understanding of the Company’s business problems and changes needed in the various fun