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Six Sigma and the Supply Chain. Steve Case Supplier Relations and Productivity Expert October 2006. Export control review number TDR 06-9001. Agenda. Introduction Raytheon overview Why talk about the Supply Chain? Clock-speed Raytheon Six Sigma What is it? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Network Centric Systems
Steve CaseSupplier Relations and Productivity Expert
October 2006
Six Sigma and the Supply Chain
Export control review number TDR 06-9001
Network Centric SystemsAgenda
• Introduction– Raytheon overview– Why talk about the Supply Chain?– Clock-speed
• Raytheon Six Sigma– What is it?
• Involving suppliers in Six Sigma– Applying a structured methodology– Impact of insertion points
Network Centric SystemsCompany BackgroundCompany Background
Raytheon at a glanceThe data presented represents the The data presented represents the entireentire Raytheon CompanyRaytheon Company
Raytheon at a glanceThe data presented represents the The data presented represents the entireentire Raytheon CompanyRaytheon Company
• Early years– Radio tubes, WW II radar technology
• Today – $21.9 Billion in Sales in 2005
– 76,400 employees, 20+ countries
– 27,000+ suppliers
– >$7 Billion Annual Spend
– 72% of spend is Direct . . . 28% of spend is Indirect
• Core business focus– Government and defense electronics, business
aviation
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Why Talk Supply Chain
Network Centric SystemsDirect Material is Often the Largest
Single Product Cost Element…
Material OH Labor Engr Product Cost Elements
50%
30%15% 5%
• To meet our cost and Six Sigma goals, we must manage supply as a core process, same as product development and project management, etc
• To meet our cost and Six Sigma goals, we must manage supply as a core process, same as product development and project management, etc
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30%
50%
20%
Low $Commodities
High $Critical Parts/
Subassemblies
Medium $ Key Parts
• Partner with best in class suppliers of key technologies
• Include supplier on IPT• Tools: Six Sigma With Suppliers• Track part cost and predicted performance
• Partner with best in class suppliers of key technologies
• Include supplier on IPT• Tools: Six Sigma With Suppliers• Track part cost and predicted performance
• Select standard parts from approved suppliers
• Tools: Preferred parts list, approved suppliers
• Track: % standard parts, # suppliers, OTD
• Select standard parts from approved suppliers
• Tools: Preferred parts list, approved suppliers
• Track: % standard parts, # suppliers, OTD
Material Type Drives The Strategy
Network Centric SystemsMaterial Costs Must be Addressed
Early in the Design Cycle . . .
Network Centric SystemsSelecting Core Competencies
Where should we invest our limited resources to develop capabilities that will become our core competencies in the future?
Ask yourself:• Which subcomponents will have the highest barriers to entry in the
future?
• Which will demand the highest profit margins in the future?
• Which subcomponents will drive customer purchasing behavior in the future?
• Which subcomponents are we good at producing today?
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Prioritize
Characterize
Improve
Visualize
Achieve Commit
Raytheon Six SigmaTM is a knowledge based process we will use to transform our culture, maximize customer value and enable business growth.
Raytheon Six SigmaTM
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Raytheon Six Sigma™ versus Traditional Six Sigma
• The traditional Six Sigma approach, utilized by Motorola, has its underpinnings in hardware design and manufacturing
• The Raytheon Six SigmaTM approach was based on benchmarking with Allied Signal and General Electric and is more broad in scope:– Includes all processes and
functions
– Integrates proven philosophies and a number of continuous improvement techniques and tools
(statistical & lean tools)
– Supported by a full time Six Sigma Expert network
– Leads to a culture change
Raytheon6 Sigma™ Approach
Motorola6 Sigma Approach
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0
20
40
60
80
100
PartPrice
Typical Part
Traditional Approaches
What are the elements of part purchase price?
• Pricing targets
Which element of cost do these tools address?
What SCM tools are available to reduce price?
Material
Mfg Labor
Eng Labor
Testing
Scrap/Rework
G&A/Overhead
Profit
• Multiple rounds of bidding
• Leverage
• Negotiation
Network Centric SystemsRaytheon Six SigmaTM with Suppliers
Network Centric SystemsDown Selection Process for
Supplier engagements
SupplierSupplier
Supplier
Suppli
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Supplier
Supplier
Supplier
SupplierSup
plier
SupplierSupplier
Supplier
Supp
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SupplierSupplier SupplierSupplier Supplier
SupplierSupplier
Supply Base Optimization (SBO)
1.Supplier
2.Supplier
3.Supplier
4.Supplier
Supplier Selection Process
Y/N Candidate Evaluator
Candidate Evaluator 1.05
Network Centric SystemsSupply Base Optimization
Optimization Process
Poor Performers
Acceptable Performers
Outstanding Performers
Commodity Providers
Niche Providers
Sole Sources Directed
Sources
Technology Leaders
Low Cost Providers
Potential Partners
Financial Risks
Redundant Capabilities
Approved Suppliers
Preferred
Local Houses
Strategic
Restricted
Preferred• Targeted for business based upon
•Delivery•Quality•Cost•Technical
(performance driven decisions)
Strategic• Provides technological and strategic
advantage
• Willing to form partnerships / alliances
• Shares risk and opportunities including investments
Approved
• Eligible to do business with NCS
programs based upon merit of evaluation
thru optimization process
Approved (w/restrictions)• Eligible to do business with specific
legacy programs due to programmatic issues (customer direction, re-qual costs, etc.)
• Risk Mitigation plans required for each
• Transition plans to ASL required for each
…Enterprise-wide, Standard Definitions
Network Centric SystemsSBO Background Info
What is Supply Base Optimization ?
• A data led, systematic approach to identifying a cross-functionally endorsed list of suppliers within a
given commodity family
• Stratification within a specific commodity family that identifies (1) approved suppliers, (2) preferred
suppliers and (3) strategic suppliers
• A dynamic commodity strategy for each commodity family which forces continuous optimization of the
supply base, through the utilization of cross-functional subject matter experts (Eng, Quality, SCM, PL,
etc.)
• A Disciplined Governance process for list maintenance and standardized use of the SBO outputs
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Supplier SelectionDecision Tools
Supplier Rating System
Lean Assessment Tool
Supplier Total Assessment Tool
SBO Process
Radar Charts
Y/N Evaluator
Candidate Evaluator 1.5
Gen
eral
Ray
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/Su
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lier
To
ols
Network Centric SystemsR6with Suppliers
R6s with Suppliers is a targeted effort examining total cost of ownership for a part or service focussed on maximizing cost reduction while minimizing investment. Features:
• Widely proven methodology
• Uses a gated flow making investment incremental
• Leverages upon the large pool of R6s tool or technical expert
resources as appropriate
• Standard templates drive consistency
Network Centric SystemsThe Six Sigma With Suppliers
Process
Step 1: VisualizeStep 1: Visualize
Step 2: CommitStep 2: Commit
Step 4: CharacterizeStep 4: Characterize
Step 5: ImproveStep 5: Improve
Step 6: AchieveStep 6: Achieve
Process Steps:Process Steps:
Step 3: PrioritizeStep 3: Prioritize
Analyze the BOM and determine the key suppliers and parts
Get supplier commitment, set objectives and prepare for workshop by analyzing unit costs and quality
Conduct assessment workshop with supplier to identify improvement projects
Begin improvement projects by analyzing current conditions
Continue improvement projects by implementing needed changes
Measure results and determine impact on performance and cost
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Prework: Developing the Total Cost of Ownership
Purchasing’s Responsibility
Operation’s Responsibility$
Supplier Costs
COPQ Incurred by Raytheon
Raytheon Costs
Supplier Profit
Supplier COPQRaytheonNeg.Price Supplier
Cost
RaytheonTotal
Cost ofOwnership
for aSupplied
Part
Material OverheadEngineering ManufacturingTesting MarketingSales
Prod. ScrapProd. ReworkCustomer Return Failure Analysis Cust. Rtn ReplacementCust Rtn Rework
Incoming TestingIntegration TestingProcessing CostsIntegration Costs
Unit Strip-out Costs Field Failure ImpactUnit Rebuild Costs Field/Sched. IntangiblesSchedule Impact
Profit
RaytheonPart-
associatedCosts
Current Price
Focus on Total Cost of Ownership
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Total Cost BreakdownTotal Cost Est
Material Cost 44%
Labor Costs29%
Cost of Poor Quality
(COPQ)27%
COPQ BreakdownTotal COPQ Est
Top Material Cost DriversRepresenting Top 52% of Material CostLabor Breakout by Module
Example from Actual Prework
Network Centric Systems Y/N Screening Evaluator
• Purpose: Recommended for initial general evaluation of potential suppliers. It provides a quick look at the viability of a candidate or it allows the comparison and prioritization of multiple candidates
• Minimal product and supplier knowledge is required
• Normally filled out by SCM personnel (MPM, Buyers), or interested IPT members
Output is radar chart• that provide a graphical representation of supplier candidacy
•Identifies risk areas to R6sS success
•Numerical score to be used as a comparative
Network Centric SystemsThe Y/N Evaluator
Network Centric Systems The Y/N Evaluators Output
Network Centric SystemsThe Candidate Evaluator 1.05
• Is a tool to estimate the highest potential savings/improvement
• Provides a way to rank order suppliers in the order of the
For Raytheon, the supplier, and the customer
highest potential payback
• Provides an estimate of where the savings are coming from and where they are going
• Provides a consistent methodology for ranking suppliers for supplier engagements
• Requires detailed knowledge including time-phased procurement plans and contract information, Raytheon program, product and supplier background• Used by trained SCM personnel or IPT
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Results
The Candidate Evaluator 1.05
Network Centric SystemsR6 with Suppliers Tools
DTC/CAIV— Design to Cost / Cost as An Independent Variable Set and achieve product cost goals. PBS— Performance-Based Specifications Set specifications that clearly state what we need, not how to build it. DFMA— Design for Manufacturability and Assembly Identify alternative design solutions to eliminate non-essential
elements of the design and non-essential steps in the manufacturing process. DFSS— Design for Six Sigma Analysis of uncertainty during the requirements definition and design process. PSP— Part Selection Process Identify opportunities to lower commodity cost, improve part standardization, reduce
part count, and identify problem suppliers and parts. PFMEA — Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis Improve process flow and identify high-risk process
elements. DOE — Design of Experiments Optimize product designs or manufacturing processes by using experimentation that
links variables to performance outputs. Lean — Lean Manufacturing Techniques Improve total production process from planning through shipping. Achieve
consistent operational performance through improved product and information flow. Blitz — Blitz Workshops Eliminate waste and non-value-added activities in manufacturing and administrative processes. STAATS — Statistical Analysis and Acceptance Test Software Analyze supplier acceptance test data. Identify test
reduction opportunities and parameters that drive yield.
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Lean /Kaizen Blitz/PILean /Kaizen Blitz/PI
PFMEAPFMEA
PSPPSP
DTCDTC
DOEDOE
Test reductionTest reduction
DFSSDFSS
Pay
bac
k
5X
30XPBSPBS
DFMADFMA
Early Involvement
Transition Effort
Concept Eval Dem-Val EMD LRIP FRP
Typical Program Life Cycle
Production Effort
Improvement Tools have Time Phased Benefits
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Product Cost Structure
Labor Material Factory O/H GS&A
Step 3:ApplicableTools
Non-std processesTest rqmtsRework/repairOversightLabor efficiencySetup times
Step 2:Cost Drivers
Non-std partsMil partsTech. decisionsMake/buy policiesBuying leverageSupplier costsInspection rqmts
BuildingsSupport costsInventoryAutomation levelSchedule mgmt
Admin supportCorporate expensesMarketingPurchase volumeFuture business outlook
DFMASTAATSDOEAutomation
studiesLean PFMEAProcess
Improvement
PBS DFMAPSP (std, comm)Volume pricingSub-tier cost reductionSub-tier source selectionLeveraged buys
Process ImprovementLeanStandardized test sets
LeanConsolidated buysSupplier partnering
Step 1:CostComponents
Linking Product Costs to Applicable Tools
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Day 1
IntroductionsR6 overviewTool detailSupplier introductionPart cost driversProcess tourBrainstorming
Day 2
Continue brainstormingPrioritize ideas Conduct feasibility studies
on ideas generatedDebriefRank opportunities Develop roadmap
Assessment Workshop Typical Agenda
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SummaryImplementation Cost $600KPossible Savings $13,000KPayback 20X
Example of Baseline Results
Part OpportunityPayback
RatioCost
Reduction/Part Cost Savings
Feasibility & Implementation
CostCumulative Impl. Costs
1 Spine DFMA 46 $300 $3,150,000 $68,000 $68,0001 Retaining Rod DFMA 33 $300 $3,150,000 $96,000 $164,0001 Assembly PFMEA 32 $45 $472,500 $15,000 $179,0001 Plug DFMA 26 $100 $1,050,000 $40,000 $219,0001 Test Reduction 23 $22 $231,000 $10,000 $229,0001 Lean Blitz 21 $123 $1,291,500 $62,500 $291,5001 Housing DFMA 13 $85 $892,500 $68,000 $359,5002 Assembly DFMA 19 $280 $979,160 $50,500 $410,0002 Lean Blitz 18 $315 $1,101,555 $62,500 $472,5002 Test Reduction 17 $50 $174,850 $10,000 $482,5002 Machining PFMEA 16 $70 $244,790 $15,000 $497,5002 B Stitch PFMEA 11 $80 $279,760 $25,000 $522,5002 Assembly PFMEA 7 $28 $97,916 $15,000 $537,5002 Casting Supplier DOE 5 $92 $321,724 $71,000 $608,500
22 $13,437,255 $608,500
Candidate Projects
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Review DataPackage
IdentifyWorkshop Team
Supplier CollectsPre-work Data
Package
Supplier Commitment
Step 2: Define objectives together
Supplier Pre-work: Collecting the Data
Product Cost Structure
Labor Material Factory O/H GS&A
ApplyTools(roadmap)
Non-stdprocesses
Test rqmtsRework/repairOversightLabor efficiencySetup times
AssessDrivers(workshop)
Non-std partsMil partsTech. decisionsMake/buy policiesBuying leverageSupplier costsInspection rqmts
BuildingsSupport costsInventoryAutomation levelSchedule mgmt
Admin supportCorporate expensesMarketingPurchase volumeFuture business outlook
PBSDFMASTAATSDOEAutomation
studiesAgile/CFM/PIPFMEASWI
PBSDFMAPSP (std, comm)Volume pricingSub-tier cost
reductionSub-tier source selectionLeveraged buys
PBSPIAgile/CFMStandardized
test setsSWI
Agile/CFMConsolidated buysSupplier partnering
BaselineCosts(prework)
Cost Breakout
Labor20%
Material50%
Support10%
Burden10%
Overhead10%
Housing15%
Sensors30%
Motors30%
Electronics20%
Misc5%
Material Cost Drivers
Step 1: VisualizeStep 1: Visualize
Step 2: CommitStep 2: Commit
Step 4: CharacterizeStep 4: Characterize
Step 5: ImproveStep 5: Improve
Step 6: AchieveStep 6: Achieve
Process Steps:Process Steps:
Step 3: PrioritizeStep 3: Prioritize
Preparation is theSecret to Success
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Assess design and process
Learn tools to mitigate cost
Identify cost drivers and tool
opportunities
Evaluate effect of tools
Create action plan
Cost Breakout
Machining26%
Rod Assemblies6%
Shaft8%
Core13%
Electronics5%
Overhead16%
Assembly26%
Tool Definitions DTC/CAIV— Design to Cost / Cost as An Independent Variable Set and achieve product
cost goals.
PBS— Performance-Based Specifications Set specifications that clearly state what we need,not how to build it.
DFMA— Design for Manufacturability and Assembly Identify alternative design solutions toeliminate non-essential elements of the design and non-essential steps in the manufacturing process.
SWI— Software Improvement Optimize the development and architecture of software projects.
PSP— Part Selection Process Identify opportunities to lower commodity cost, improve partstandardization, reduce part count, and identify problem suppliers and parts.
PFMEA — Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis Improve process flow and identifyhigh-risk process elements.
DOE — Design of Experiments Optimize product designs or manufacturing processes byusing experimentation that links variables to performance outputs.
CFM/Agile — Continuous-Flow Manufacturing/Agile Manufacturing Improve totalproduction process from planning through shipping. Achieve consistent operational performancethrough improved product and information flow.
PI — Process Improvement Workshops Eliminate waste and non-value-added activities inmanufacturing and administrative processes.
STAATS — Statistical Analysis and Acceptance Test Software Analyze supplieracceptance test data. Identify test reduction opportunities and parameters that drive yield.Cost Driver / Tool Linkage
Product Cost Structure
Labor Material Factory O/H GS&A
ApplyTools(roadmap)
Non-std processesTest rqmtsRework/repairOversightLabor efficiencySetup times
AssessDrivers(workshop)
Non-std partsMil partsTech. decisionsMake/buy policiesBuying leverageSupplier costsInspection rqmts
BuildingsSupport costsInventoryAutomation levelSchedule mgmt
Admin supportCorporate expensesMarketingPurchase volumeFuture business outlook
DFMASTAATSDOEAutomation
studiesAgile/CFMPFMEAPISWI
PBSDFMAPSP (std, comm)Volume pricingSub-tier cost
reductionSub-tier source selectionLeveraged buys
PIAgile/CFMStandardized
test setsSWI
Agile/CFMConsolidated buysSupplier partnering
BaselineCosts(prework)
0 10 20 30 40 50
Spine DFMA
Retaining Rod DFMA
Assembly PFMEA
Melt Plug DFMA
STAATS (ERGM)
CFM (ERGM)
Housing DFMA
Payback Ratios
Project
Implementation Roadmap
Flow Solder DOE
Redesign for SMTechnology
Assembly Process PFMEA
CFM Engagement
Jan Apr Jul Oct Jan Apr Jul
2000 2001
Step 3: Prioritize - Supplier Workshop
Step 1: VisualizeStep 1: Visualize
Step 2: CommitStep 2: Commit
Step 4: CharacterizeStep 4: Characterize
Step 5: ImproveStep 5: Improve
Step 6: AchieveStep 6: Achieve
Process Steps:Process Steps:
Step 3: PrioritizeStep 3: Prioritize
The Supplier Workshop: The Keystone
IPDS: The Way We Do Business
Defines the way we plan, capture and execute programs
Provides tools and processes that enable Integrated Product Teams to perform their tasks
EVMS, IMP/IMS, CAIV
Provides “One Company” language and tools to enable program capture and successful execution
Building a Process Culture - Requires Discipline!
Provides an environment for continuous process improvement
Raytheon Six SigmaTM
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Network Centric SystemsIntegrated Product Development
System (IPDS) Gates
Gate1
OpportunityReview
OpportunityReview
Gate2
WinStrategy
WinStrategy
Gate3
Pre-Proposal
Readiness
Pre-Proposal
Readiness
Gate4
ProposalReview
ProposalReview
Gate5
Start-upReview
Start-upReview
Gate6
SystemFunctional
Review
SystemFunctional
Review
Gate7
PreliminaryDesign
PreliminaryDesign
Gate8
CriticalDesign
CriticalDesign
Gate9
Test/ShipReadiness
Test/ShipReadiness
Gate10
ProductionReadiness
ProductionReadiness
Gate11
Transitionand
Closure
Transitionand
Closure
• Tech Roadmaps• IR&D• Capital Investments• NBI• Strategic Sourcing
(linked to roadmaps)• Early Supplier Involvement
• Design Rules/Standardization• Strategic Make vs. Buy• DFSS (Performance Scorecards)• Identify Key Supplier Characteristics• Integrated Business Planning• Risk Identification/Reduction• Early Supplier Involvement• Teaming and Partnering
• Proposal Development• Make vs. Buy• Standard Parts• Preferred Suppliers• Risk Mitigation• Material Program Plans• Manufacturing Plans
• BD• Contracts• Engineering• Finance• Production• Program Management• Quality• Supply Chain Management+ Customers+ Strategic Suppliers
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Gate1
OpportunityReview
OpportunityReview
Gate2
WinStrategy
WinStrategy
Gate3
Pre-Proposal
Readiness
Pre-Proposal
Readiness
Gate4
ProposalReview
ProposalReview
Gate5
Start-upReview
Start-upReview
Gate6
SystemFunctional
Review
SystemFunctional
Review
Gate7
PreliminaryDesign
PreliminaryDesign
Gate8
CriticalDesign
CriticalDesign
Gate9
Test/ShipReadiness
Test/ShipReadiness
Gate10
ProductionReadiness
ProductionReadiness
Gate11
Transitionand
Closure
Transitionand
Closure
Raytheon Benefits:• Decreased material shortages• Redesigns reduce handling damage and
factory rework• Factory yields increased to >85%
Situation:• 45% of products fail in system or field• Expensive part, slow deliveries• Supplier unhappy with profitability
Critical Component in US Vehicles
Critical Component in US Vehicles
Supplier Benefits:• Rework of specs and testing plan• Reduced process steps by 15%• Redesign to reduce matl cost
Payback Ratio: 15:1Payback Ratio: 15:1 Payback Ratio: 16:1Payback Ratio: 16:1
Network Centric SystemsExample 2: Payload
Delivery System
Gate1
OpportunityReview
OpportunityReview
Gate2
WinStrategy
WinStrategy
Gate3
Pre-Proposal
Readiness
Pre-Proposal
Readiness
Gate4
ProposalReview
ProposalReview
Gate5
Start-upReview
Start-upReview
Gate6
SystemFunctional
Review
SystemFunctional
Review
Gate7
PreliminaryDesign
PreliminaryDesign
Gate8
CriticalDesign
CriticalDesign
Gate9
Test/ShipReadiness
Test/ShipReadiness
Gate10
ProductionReadiness
ProductionReadiness
Gate11
Transitionand
Closure
Transitionand
Closure
Results:• Factory designed with Lean principles•Significant cycle time reductions
JSOWJSOW
Part - Payload Dispenser
Part - Payload Dispenser
Situation:• Prototypes produced• Need to cut cost and make more
producible• New factory being designed
Network Centric SystemsExample 3: Guided Projectile
Gate1
OpportunityReview
OpportunityReview
Gate2
WinStrategy
WinStrategy
Gate3
Pre-Proposal
Readiness
Pre-Proposal
Readiness
Gate4
ProposalReview
ProposalReview
Gate5
Start-upReview
Start-upReview
Gate6
SystemFunctional
Review
SystemFunctional
Review
Gate7
PreliminaryDesign
PreliminaryDesign
Gate8
CriticalDesign
CriticalDesign
Gate9
Test/ShipReadiness
Test/ShipReadiness
Gate10
ProductionReadiness
ProductionReadiness
Gate11
Transitionand
Closure
Transitionand
Closure
Situation:• Initial design completed• Need to reduce price by 50%• Aggressive structural requirements
ERGM: Precision guided projectile for Naval 5-inch gun. Also applicable to U.S. Army and
Marine Corps 155mm artillery programs
Results:• Redesign of major components• Decreased manufacturing complexity• Increased structural integrity
ERGM
Network Centric SystemsExample 4: Guidance Component
Gate1
OpportunityReview
OpportunityReview
Gate2
WinStrategy
WinStrategy
Gate3
Pre-Proposal
Readiness
Pre-Proposal
Readiness
Gate4
ProposalReview
ProposalReview
Gate5
Start-upReview
Start-upReview
Gate6
SystemFunctional
Review
SystemFunctional
Review
Gate7
PreliminaryDesign
PreliminaryDesign
Gate8
CriticalDesign
CriticalDesign
Gate9
Test/ShipReadiness
Test/ShipReadiness
Gate10
ProductionReadiness
ProductionReadiness
Gate11
Transitionand
Closure
Transitionand
Closure
Situation:• Next generation guidance system needed• Reduce the price by 40%• Meet performance profiles of multiple
programs
Results:• Redesign of tri-mount frame• Decreased manufacturing complexity
Payback Ratio: 65:1Payback Ratio: 65:1
Network Centric SystemsThe Right Engagement
Yield Handsome Returns
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
0 200 400 600 800
Investment
RO
I
Tech Dev
DFSS
LRIP
Prod
• ROI is total impact of the project, and is expressed in multiples of investment
• Total impact includes gap closure, cost avoidance and cost savings
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• Carefully select company core competencies
• Identify and manage critical supplier relationships
• Select strategic suppliers for engagements– Spend time up front to collect the essential data that no one
person has
– Target both immediate and long-term results
– Use gated process that spends investment money incrementally
– Ensure customer involvement
– Gain top executive support for process and pull for results
Network Centric SystemsBack-up
• Supplier Relationships and Supplier Performance back-up materials
Network Centric SystemsSuccess Factors
• Dollarize potential impact before engaging management
• Align multiple departments - both functional and product related
• Communicate clear, structured methodology and roadmap during initial kickoff and revisit often
• Spend time up front to collect the essential data that no one has
• Offer up data to the supplier, don’t just demand it of them
• Target both immediate and long-term results
• Use gated process that spends investment money incrementally
• Ensure customer is involved
• Gain top executive support for process and pull for results
Network Centric SystemsTop Reasons for Failure
• Tried to engage supplier during price negotiations
• Product managers kicked off workshop by listing constraints
• Price is far less than supplier costs
• Supplier is a competitor
• Supplier can’t dollarize their own costs
• Supplier cost model entries are far higher than actual costs
• Engineers are unwilling to consider modifications
• Prework data collected is incomplete
• Distrust between supplier and OEM