In today's competitive market, manufacturing high-quality, reliable products on time and at an affordable price is a prerequisite. The ability to successfully achieve this performance year after year continues to differentiate BAE Systems as a leading Aerospace and Defense manufacturer.

The dedication and determination to strive for excellence has resulted in BAE Systems’ focus on “Achieving Operational Excellence.”

BAE Systems is committed to continuous improvement and has created a “Quality First Mindset.”

Our Supplier Partners’ contributions are key, and, thus, we launched the next phase of this journey: “Partner 2 Win.”

About the Program

BAE Systems Platforms & Services will:

  • Redouble our efforts to partner with our suppliers, right-sizing our supply base to generate competition, growth, and a high performing supply base.
  • Partner with high performing suppliers who demonstrates near zero defects, on-time delivery, and willingness to self-invest.
  • Increase communication and collaboration through Supplier Advisory Council, Supplier Newsletters, and Supplier Development Program.
  • Measure performance overall and by supplier and BAE Systems site location.
  • Optimize our own processes to ensure supplier belief in a continuous improvement culture contributing to process improvements, cost reductions and supplier performance. 
Program Elements
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Patti Burns

Manager, Small Business