The DAIR Supplier Development Initiative enables Cleeve Technology Incorporated to optimize its operations processes
About the Downsview Aerospace Innovation and Research Supplier Development Initiative (DAIR SDI):
The DAIR SDI has proven to be a vital resource in strengthening and growing the competitive edge of southern Ontario’s aerospace supply chain by providing small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) the right environment for transformation. With its simple but highly effective methodology, the SDI supports SMEs in assessing challenges and issues, prioritizing areas of improvement and undertaking action to enhance their maturity, expand their competencies, develop new capabilities and innovate.
The need and interest for such an initiative has been recognized by SMEs who applied in masses to this selective program, which was supported by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
While receiving financial support and a privileged mentor-mentee relationship through the SDI, an SME gets unprecedented access to a collaborative platform to bank on outside expertise and knowledge from various coaches and subject matter experts. Together with the SME, they work to determine and scope improvement projects to resolve identified gaps, innovate and enhance competitiveness.
Cleeve Technologies engagement with the DAIR SDI:
DAIR has helped Cleeve Technologies Incorporated (Cleeve) upgrade its material requirements planning (MRP) system to improve operational efficiency and better serve the global aerospace sector with electronic components and products. The decision to upgrade these systems emerged as a priority from the SDI assessment. Not without its challenges, Cleeve quickly recognized that the potential benefits outweighed the risks.
The MRP system upgrade will provide Cleeve with real-time data to help streamline its operations for efficient manufacturing and supply of products to its customers globally. The new systems will provide access to crucial information such as on hand inventory, providing employees from various departments with access to the data they need to make quicker and more informed decisions.
With more than 25 years of experience with the electrical interconnect sector of the aerospace and military industries worldwide, Cleeve has earned a reputation for taking the design and supply of products above and beyond its customers’ expectations. The SDI assessment process and subsequent upgrade will help maintain and strengthen this reputation with its customers.
“Thanks to the DAIR SDI, Cleeve has experienced a truly positive transformation. With valuable insights, realistic goals and great ideas for improving our business operations, we had meaningful discussions and identified areas for improvement. We are confident DAIR has contributed to our continued growth and success.”
Paul Church
President, Cleeve Technologies Inc.