Case Study: Aerospace EMS Management Strategy

A leading aerospace manufacturer faced opaque EMS pricing, weak supplier governance, and inflated assembly lead times. Leadership struggled to understand the true cost of assemblies and lacked reliable accountability from EMS partners, resulting in frustration and stalled improvement efforts. 

Vertical Pillars was engaged to provide clarity and structure. Through targeted interventions, we:

• Conducted contract analysis to uncover critical gaps.
• Performed pricing reviews to expose hidden costs and reduce ambiguity.
• Engaged directly with stakeholders to establish governance frameworks and escalation paths.
• Identified and challenged inflated assembly lead times.

Our engagement revealed cost exposures, contractual weaknesses, and supplier performance gaps that had been hidden in day-to-day operations. By delivering visibility, actionable recommendations, and a structured EMS management framework, Vertical Pillars positioned the client to:

• Gain cost clarity by addressing hidden EMS charges. 
• Strengthen supplier accountability through new governance routines. 
• Challenge inflated assembly lead times with a defined improvement roadmap. 

While implementation is ongoing, the client now has a clear path to achieve cost efficiency, predictable performance, and scalable growth.

Want to see the full details of this engagement? Access the supporting materials below:

• 📄 White Paper – Comprehensive analysis of EMS strategy and opportunities. 
• 📊 Executive Summary – Key findings and recommendations. 
• 📌 One-Page Brief – Quick reference with actionable insights.