Royal Australian Airforce (RAAF)

“We saved $14 million in six months… here are the graphs. We’re used to being promised these kinds of numbers; we’re just not used to having them delivered.” 

Wing Commander, Royal Australian Airforce (RAAF)

 

“The RAAF has reduced their inventory by $186 million whilst simultaneously increasing service levels (understocks reduced by 67%).” 

Peter Burgess, GRA Partner

 

“We’ve noticed a real improvement in the availability of spares of the last 12 months.” 

Maintenance & Engineering Supervisor, RAAF

 

“Our workload is about 30% of what it was when we turned GAINS on.” 

Spares Inventory Manager, RAAF

Case Study

Read the RAAF Spares & Rotables Inventory Management Case Study to find out more about our work and results.

Testimonials

"GRA have helped build the capability of the organisation by engaging and motivating Lion's Senior Leadership Team to be active Leaders through the IBP process."

– Ryan Dhondy, IBP Capability & Development Leader Vic, Lion Dairy & Drinks

Typical results

  • 20-40% inventory investment reduction
  • increased service levels ranging up to 99.9%
  • 10%-15% reduction in supply chain operating costs
  • 5%-20% spend management savings
  • the ability to fund business initiatives from operating cash flow (OCF) improvements
  • improved return on capital employed (ROCE)
  • a minimum 3:1 ROI (10:1 to 30:1 typical)