Practices

Technology Practice
Technology is a diverse sector composed of companies ranging from software and materials to consumer products and medical devices. These companies face many different challenges in competing for market acceptance and financial performance. However, technology companies share a common dependency on the conversion of scientific and technical principles into meaningful financial returns. This reliance on science and technology creates special coordination needs between those leading the business and those converting ideas into products and services.

Aerospace & Defense
Businesses in the defense and aerospace sector encounter customers with highly prescriptive requirements, complex contracting, formalized procurement and cost rather than value as the principal driver. This sector experiences significant vulnerability to political change and world events. While once considered a domestic industry, globalization is now affecting everything from supplier relationships to coping with the competitive obstacles of export restrictions. An aging work force combined with a sever shortage of qualified replacements posses real threats to long-term competitiveness. Rapidly advancing technology and more complex system needs complicates strategic and resource planning.

Engineering & Construction Services
Businesses providing construction and engineering services encounter customers with strict cost and schedule requirements. This sector can be highly vulnerable to economic downturns. E&C businesses rely on high priced mobile assets (Yellow Iron) and a work force with specialized skills but often deficient management systems. The demands of competing in this highly competitive sector require appropriate business processes and systems. Specifically, companies need to be exacting in cost estimating, project management, compliance with customer requirements while at the same remaining focused on cash flow and debt.

Natural Resources & Forest Products Practice
Contact Andrew Thornburg for more information about our Natural Resources & Forest Products Practice

Manufacturing Practice
Contact Andrew Thornburg or George Langis for more information about our Manufacturing Practice.

Food & Beverage Practice
Contact George Langis for more information about our Food & Beverage Practice