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Our convictions

Achieving a profitable, well-managed ramp-up

In a context of increasing production rates, manufacturers must produce more without letting lead times, costs or quality slip. OPEO supports prime contractors, OEMs, MRO providers and subcontractors in securing their operations, reducing variability and building lasting performance.

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Industrial Strategy
Development of industrial footprint master plans, greenfield 4.0 site development, and rationalization of product portfolios to maximize margins.
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Operational Performance
Transformation of production systems, lead time reduction, yield optimization (OTD, VEX) and rollout of QRQC approaches to improve quality.
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Supply Chain
Design and optimization of logistics and industrial flows, integrating load-capacity management tools to strengthen resilience against disruptions. Inventory reduction and improved delivery times.
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Digital & Innovation
Deployment of data- and AI-based solutions for performance management.
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PMI (Post-Merger Integration)
Post-acquisition support with industrial due diligence and organizational transformations.
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Ghalem Allai
Ghalem Allai
Project Director

Head of the Aerospace & Defense sector at OPEO. Industrial transformation expert. Internal reference on supply-chain issues, synchronized ramp-up dynamics and the competitiveness of aerospace supply chain players.

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Our references

Projects delivered

Concrete, measurable results achieved alongside our clients on the ground.

Aircraft Manufacturer
Context
Resilience & Traceability - Major assembler
Strong variability in critical supply combined with strict AS9100 compliance. Complete organizational overhaul to absorb disruptions and secure production rates under regulatory constraint.
Results
+89%Increased capacity
100%AS9100 compliance achieved
Aerospace Equipment Supplier
Context
Supply chain optimization - Tier 1 supplier
Reorganization of complex logistics flows, improved traceability of critical components and strengthened resilience against supply interruptions.
Results
88%→99%OTIF service rate
−28%Alert response time
MRO (Maintenance)
Context
Operational excellence - Maintenance center
Improved productivity of maintenance workshops, optimized spare parts management and reduced aircraft turnaround time.
Results
−31%Average aircraft downtime
+24%Workshop utilization
Defense & Aerospace
Context
Security & Resilience - Defense manufacturer
Supply chain overhaul under strict security constraints, implementation of business continuity plans and improved sourcing sovereignty.
Results
100%Alternative sources identified
−45%Supply disruption risk
Our Offerings

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Full audit of operations and the supply chain to identify optimization levers, assess regulatory compliance risks and define industrial improvement priorities.
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Restructuring of the production and logistics network to consolidate sites, optimize intra-plant flows and strengthen resilience against supply shocks.
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Structured program to transform direct costs (procurement, subcontracting, labor) and indirect costs, with a focus on competitiveness and lasting profitability.
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Accelerating aerospace production ramp-ups by managing volume increases, the learning curve, hiring and unit cost optimization.
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Deployment of lean management enriched with data analytics and digital tools to identify waste, reduce lead times and drive continuous performance.
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Predictive analysis of operational data to detect hidden inefficiencies, anticipate failures and propose measurable improvement solutions.
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Proprietary AI solutions tailored to specific industrial challenges, deployed in partnership with our regional technology partners for scalability.
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Complete transformation of an industrial site combining operational overhaul, process optimization, productivity improvement and structural cost reduction.
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Restructuring the R&D operating model to accelerate innovation cycles, optimize resources and strengthen collaboration with production and customers.
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Our team

Your expert contacts

Specialized consultants with direct hands-on experience in logistics and industrial operations.

David Machenaud
David MACHENAUD
Founding Partner
Ghalem Allai
Ghalem ALLAI
Project Director
Sebastien Desbois
Sebastien DESBOIS
Project Director
Frédéric Sandei
Frédéric SANDEI
Founding Partner
Clément Niessen
Clément NIESSEN
Partner
Industries we serve

Industries we support

Aerospace Equipment SupplierMRO (Maintenance)Aerospace DefenseAerospace Supply Chain
Supply Chain

Secure and strengthen
your value chain

Planning, sourcing, logistics: our Supply Chain experts work across the entire chain to reduce risk and cost.

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