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The “Zeitenwende” underscores the defense industry’s rapid reactivation due to conflicts, requiring large investments, scaled production, and cultural shifts. Meanwhile, aerospace faces global competition, sustainability goals, and shared advancements like drones in modern warfare.

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What does Orban Consulting stand for?

Trust is the ultimate basis for everything we do. The trust of our customers as well as commitment, reliability and quality are therefore always at the centre of our services. For us, the famous handshake still counts.

We only accept mandates that generate added value for our clients and have the corresponding potential. We have been working for many years with the potential analysis process developed by Orban Consulting.

With our team and our network of over 300 experienced experts with many years of professional practice, we can help you find the perfect solution for your issues, focussing on the following areas.

Defense

The defense industry is facing immense challenges in the current military conflicts and geopolitical tensions. Rising demand requires massive investment and a multiplication of production capacities. 

This development is having a profound impact on the entire supply chain: the sharp increase in volumes is forcing manufacturers to optimise and automate production processes using proven approaches, such as those used in the automotive industry. Logistics must also be made more efficient, whereby the targeted use of operational excellence can achieve initial, quickly visible improvements.

However, this is not just about selective adjustments to production technology or manufacturing processes, but also about fundamental organisational and cultural change. The defense industry, which remained dormant for a long time after the Cold War, has been reactivated since the attack on Ukraine at the latest and must expand its capacities quickly and comprehensively.

At the same time, the aerospace industry is facing its own challenges: International competition, especially from Asia, is increasing, while at the same time the highest quality and safety requirements must be met and more environmentally friendly solutions aviation must be developed. An important link between the two sectors sectors lies in the role of drones, which are becoming increasingly important in modern warfare.

Aerospace

The Aerospace industry’s operations are characterized by cutting-edge technology, strict quality control, and a strong emphasis on safety. The industry’s operations are highly complex and demand precision, safety, and adherence to strict regulations in the specific processes and activities involved in the design, manufacturing, testing, and maintenance of aerospace products and components.

At the same time, the aerospace industry is facing its own challenges: International competition, especially from Asia, is increasing, while at the same time the highest quality and safety requirements must be met and more environmentally friendly solutions aviation must be developed.

An important link between the two sectors sectors lies in the role of drones, which are becoming increasingly important in modern warfare.

Key questions and our solutions:

  • Operational Excellence, Production and Logistics Optimization
    How can you achieve better efficiency in production? How can you optimize your logistics both locally and globally?

    With the potential analysis developed by Orban Consulting, we first examine the possibilities and scope of optimization. On this basis, we determine appropriate solution approaches and create a business case together with you. In the implementation phase, we implement the agreed measures in a structured manner with our clients' employees, including appropriate training. Our team only ends the assignment when the success of the implementation has been sustainably ensured.

    We can draw on our know-how and best practice approaches from other sectors such as the automotive industry and use approaches such as:
  • Operational Excellence (OPEX)

    Lean Manufacturing: Lean principles can be used to streamline production processes and minimize waste. This includes a strict focus on value-adding activities, which leads to shorter production times and reduced error rates
    Kaizen & Continuous Improvement Processes: The introduction of a continuous improvement process helps to make small optimizations on an ongoing basis. This allows bottlenecks to be identified and eliminated more quickly.
    Automation and Robotics: Where possible, manual processes should be replaced by automated solutions. For example, collaborative robots can be used in manufacturing to increase production speed and quality.
    Digitalization and data-driven decision-making: The use of real-time data from the production process enables better tracking and data-based optimization.
  • Production Optimization

    Flexibilization of production capacities: In order to respond to high fluctuations in demand, production facilities should be designed to be flexible. This can be achieved through modular production facilities or targeted outsourcing. Orban Consulting supports this flexibilization, especially in terms of being able to react flexibly to decreasing production quantities or varying lot sizes (different customer specifications).
    Introduction of new warehousing concepts: The use of methods tailored to the defence industry such as Kanban systems, nearshoring or the establishment of intelligent interim storage facilities can ensure high material availability at the lowest possible cost. Orban Consulting has decades of experience directly from the shop floor and from decision-making positions in various industries with similar issues.
  • Logistics Optimization (local and global)

    Development and expansion of supply chains: We get to the bottom of the problems with our experienced experts through a holistic analysis. For Eastern European suppliers, we deploy our local teams in Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania. In this region in particular, a sustainable solution requires knowledge of the local and intercultural particularities. Our range of services also includes supplier search, qualification and development, as well as expediting and ensuring on-schedule deliveries in the agreed quality.
    Optimizing the supply chain through strategic partnerships: Through cooperation and strategic partnerships, we establish the security in the supply chain that is particularly necessary in the defense industry. Local and regional partners can be given preference in order to reduce dependencies. Orban Consulting can access a network of proven suppliers and integrate them in a targeted manner.
    Warehouse and transport automation: The use of automated and intelligent warehouse concepts and self-driving transport systems helps to make logistics processes faster and more cost-effective.
  • Increasing Efficiency through Cultural Change and Training

    Training and further education for employees: An efficient production and logistics system only works if employees are appropriately trained. Training in lean methods and production control technologies is just as important as promoting a mindset of innovation and improvement.
    Promoting an agile corporate culture: The industry must adapt to a faster development cycle, but above all to the production of different variants of its armaments on the same production line. This requires a high degree of adaptability and a rapid response to market changes.
  • Launch/ Ramp up and integration of partners
    How can you quickly create production capacities? Are measures such as new locations/greenfield possible or is it an option to integrate existing locations outside the industry? How can the integration of partners succeed?
  • Create production capacities quickly

    Greenfield projects: Orban Consulting supports companies in the planning and implementation of new locations in order to quickly create production capacities. Through analyses and feasibility studies, we help to find the optimal location for investments.
    Integration of existing sites: In addition to new sites, non-core industrial sites can also be integrated in order to utilize existing capacities. We advise on the identification of suitable partners and the adaptation of processes. We also provide support with due diligence, the selection of employees and in discussions and negotiations with management and works councils.

  • Integration of partners

    Strategic partner selection: To facilitate the integration of partners, Orban Consulting develops criteria for their selection, which can take into account technological or capacitive as well as cultural requirements.
    Cooperation models and training: We promote the transfer of knowledge between partners and offer training to ensure harmonious cooperation. We emphasize clear communication structures and common objectives.


  • Offset & Industrial Participation
    How can we set up realistic offset agreements so that local requirements and strategic goals are met? What challenges can arise when implementing offset agreements and how do we deal with them?

    Offset Agreements/Industrial Cooperation: Orban Consulting assists in the preparation (offer phase) and realization of offset agreements, both locally and supplier-based. We support companies in understanding and implementing the required legal and operational framework. We support companies in the development of direct and indirect offset solutions as well as in mixed forms. In this way, we promote a win-win situation for all parties involved and help to achieve strategic goals efficiently.
    Supplier search and development: Orban Consulting offers comprehensive supplier search, auditing and qualification services. Through continuous coaching of suppliers, we ensure that quality standards are met and long-term partnerships are established.
  • Supplier and supply chain management
    How do you find and develop suitable suppliers to achieve your production targets? How do you deal with suppliers who do not deliver on time and/or in poor quality?

    With our experienced experts, we examine the markets for suitable suppliers or resolve stucked situations with suppliers. This is done by local consultants who are familiar with the regional characteristics of the industry and society. Our range of services also includes supplier search, qualification and development, as well as expediting and ensuring on-schedule deliveries in the agreed quality.
  • Project management and Organizational structures
    Are your internal resources sufficient to cope with the volume of projects? Do you need to set yourself up more professionally and create new structures?

    With our experienced project managers and experts, we support your team in stabilizing your project and getting it back on track for success. With a professional set-up right at the start of the project, we work with you to prevent any imbalances. On request, we can also support you with interim management in the disciplines of project management, PMO, scheduling, contract management, requirements management, configuration management and documentation. Thanks to our long-standing contacts with industry giants, we are also available for mediation and dispute resolution.
  • Cyber Security & AI, Engineering
    Do you feel overwhelmed by the issue of cyber security or do you lack the necessary expertise?

    Our experienced cyber security team will be happy to help you analyze the situation in your company, identify the threats and establish appropriate defensive measures. We can also support you in the preparation of quotations and project management for tasks such as AI applications, design concepts, detailed engineering and approval documentation.
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