Supply Chain Development

Supply chain management today is increasingly complex and uncertain—but your processes don’t have to be. In an industry where delivery timelines, compliance, and cost control are mission-critical, it’s essential to have a supply base that is adaptable, reliable, and well-aligned with your operational goals. Success begins with leadership that understands how to optimize the full system—not just individual components.

At GES, we provide seasoned assessments and proactive development planning for supply chain and operations teams. Our structured approach identifies gaps, enhances governance, and delivers targeted, actionable solutions that improve performance and build long-term resilience.

Whether you’re supporting the submarine industrial base, scaling operations, or addressing supplier challenges, GES works alongside your team to develop tailored strategies that deliver immediate and lasting results.

A Cross- Functional Team of Experts Leads You Every Step of the Way

The GES team is composed of senior professionals with direct experience across defense, manufacturing, and high-stakes operational environments. We understand the realities of production pressures, supplier variability, and execution at scale. Our strength lies in delivering practical, effective solutions tailored to your business, culture, and infrastructure. From readiness assessments to execution support, we offer the business-critical skills and operational insight of a high-performance consulting force—on demand.

Project Readiness Assessments

Before kicking off major initiatives, we assess your current organizational capabilities across people, processes, and technology. This ensures your project team is fully prepared, risks are identified early, and execution stays on track from day one.

Our Process

GES follows a proven, step-by-step methodology to evaluate and optimize your supply base. Our structured approach ensures every recommendation is backed by data, refined through real-world experience, and aimed at delivering measurable results.
  1. Data Analysis
    We start by analyzing your supply chain data to identify key Tier-One and sub-tier suppliers. This is followed by Q&A sessions to clarify objectives, constraints, and operational pain points.
  2. Supply Base Evaluation
    Next, we assess workflows, interview supplier personnel, and observe operations on-site. This allows us to uncover inefficiencies, capability gaps, and risks that impact performance.
  3. Targeted Recommendations
    We deliver actionable solutions in three high-impact areas:
    • Technology Utilization
      Improve visibility and decision-making through integrated master scheduling, capacity management tools, and data-driven planning.
    • Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)
      Implement or enhance risk governance frameworks to proactively identify and mitigate threats before they affect performance.
    • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
      Strengthen communication, accountability, and alignment with suppliers to reduce delays and improve delivery outcomes.

Our Approach

GES applies a strategic yet hands-on approach to supplier and supply chain development, tailored to the unique demands of the defense industrial base. We engage deeply with your organization to diagnose root causes, develop practical solutions, and build internal capability for long-term success.

Key Objectives:

  • Resolve supplier-driven issues affecting delivery and performance
  • Enhance risk mitigation and communication across the supply base
  • Improve on-time delivery, productivity, and operational readiness
  • Stabilize supplier performance to meet the expectations of stakeholders—including shipbuilders and the U.S. Navy

By combining deep industry knowledge, practical tools, and a people-first mindset, GES ensures your supply chain becomes a competitive advantage—agile, resilient, and aligned with your mission.