Aerojet has committed to a long-term corporate objective to significantly
improve the operational and financial performance of its programs, to enhance
Mission Success, and respond effectively to marketplace changes that are
continuously demanding a decrease in cost of products sold while increasing
quality, service and flexibility.
Aerojet's supplier community is critical to the success of these objectives.
Therefore, Aerojet's Supply Chain/Materiel Management organization has initiated
a strategic initiative to improve the value stream through implementation of
four key Operational Excellence methodologies:
- Lean Product Development
- Design for Six-Sigma
- Operational Six Sigma
- Lean Manufacturing