2014-12-03-奥纬咨询-Stop_the_Multibillion_Dollar_Delays_9页_383kb

报告摘要

S TOP THE MULTIBILLION DOLLAR DELAYS

Problem: Plane and train manufacturers face ongoing delivery delays and cost overruns, costing the industry over $20 billion in losses over recent years. Delays range up to four years, leading to significant engineering costs and contractual penalties.
Consequences:

Aviation: Delays hinder transformative aircraft programs.
Rail: High-speed and regional train projects face setbacks, raising costs and penalties.

Rising Challenges

Market Demand: Demand for aircraft and rail equipment is set to grow by 20% globally, driven by aging fleets.
Complexity: New technologies, stricter safety/Approval processes, and reliance on fragmented suppliers exacerbate risks.

Proposed Solutions

Manufacturers must adopt a collaborative approach involving stakeholders (suppliers, customers, startups, etc.) to:

Open Innovation: Attract diverse concepts through global competitions.
Standardized Processes: Reduce costs by standardizing components and modularization.
Risk Mitigation: Use “maturity gates” and digital simulations to track risks and delays.
Supply Chain Strengthening: Consolidate suppliers, use back-to-back contracts, and audit third-party risks.
Governance & Excellence: Enhance project management and lean manufacturing to improve efficiency.

Key Best Practices

The report identifies nine flash points for improvement throughout development, including:

Establishing design authorities and strong testing strategies.
Ensuring operational excellence and regular program audits.

Immediate Call to Action

Manufacturers must prioritize collaboration and transparency to avoid escalating costs and penalties. Swift implementation of best practices is critical in a hypercompetitive environment.

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