Products & Services:
Develop Consulting is a UK-based operational improvement consultancy delivering real, measurable results across a wide range of complex sectors, including aerospace, automotive, rail, maritime, manufacturing, healthcare and construction.
Our team of experienced consultants brings deep industry knowledge, with many having worked in leading global organisations such as Toyota. We apply Lean thinking and structured improvement methodologies to help clients solve challenges at pace and scale, whether in frontline operations or enterprise-wide transformation.
In aerospace, we support manufacturers, MRO operators and service providers to reduce improve performance, increase capacity, design and implement new factories and strengthen supply chain performance. Our cross-sector insight allows us to apply best practices from industries like rail and automotive to deliver robust, sustainable improvements.
Our services span Lean transformation, process improvement, systems implementation and operational design. We also deliver practical, industry-focused training to build internal capability and embed continuous improvement across teams.
Whether delivering a focused diagnostic or a large-scale transformation, we partner with clients to unlock performance, improve resilience and enable long-term success.
Market experience:
Develop Consulting has extensive experience supporting the aerospace sector to improve performance, resilience, and efficiency. We work with manufacturers, MRO operators and service providers to deliver efficiency, productivity and profitability improvements.
Our team’s past projects include:
- Airbus – Final assembly optimisation and concession process redesign
- BAE Systems – Lean engineering and prototype programme efficiency
- Jet Aviation – Logistics streamlining and standardised delivery processes
- Cobham Aviation Services – Component MRO turnaround and productivity improvement
- European MRO Provider – MRO process standardisation and turnaround time reduction
- UK Aerospace Manufacturer – Quality inspection standardisation and defect reduction
- Rolls-Royce (UK/US) – Factory relocation, layout redesign and headcount reduction
- Turbomeca Australia – Dual-site plant layout strategy and business expansion planning
- Messier-Dowty (Safran Group) – Warehouse layout optimisation and lean implementation
- SRT (Component MRO) – Turnaround time and process synchronisation improvements
By applying Lean methodologies and working closely with operational teams, we help aerospace clients address immediate challenges and build long-term capability.
Key equipment and processes:
As an operational improvement consultancy, Develop Consulting does not supply physical equipment but brings a powerful suite of proven processes, tools, and methodologies designed to optimise performance across complex environments.
Our key processes include:
- Lean Transformation – Applying Toyota-derived Lean methodologies to streamline operations, reduce waste, and improve flow across all aspects of airport and aerospace operations.
- Process Mapping & Diagnostics – Detailed current-state assessments using value stream mapping, process observation, and data analysis to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
- Demand and Capacity Planning – Forecasting and planning tools to align resources with fluctuating demand
- Performance and Equipment Studies – Reviewing how systems and infrastructure (e.g. security lanes, baggage handling equipment) are used and optimising their design and operation to maximise efficiency.
- Operational Design Integration – Working with architects and project teams to embed Lean principles into new infrastructure and systems from the outset.
- Training and Capability Building – Delivery of accredited, blended learning programmes to develop internal capability in continuous improvement, leadership and structured problem-solving.
We use a hands-on, data-driven approach to support clients from initial diagnostics through to implementation, coaching and sustainability, ensuring that improvements are embedded and scalable.