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Webinar: How to Quickly Analyze Operational Waste — and Build a Business Case for Change

If you're in aerospace or defense manufacturing and struggling to justify system improvements, you're not alone. In this session, you'll learn a fast, structured approach to identify and quantify operational waste — and turn those insights into a clear business case for leadership.

Becky Webinar

Live Session with Becky Kelderman

UPCOMING LIVE    |   June 5, 2025, 10:00 AM PDT

If you're in aerospace or defense manufacturing and struggling to justify system improvements, you're not alone. In this session, you'll learn a fast, structured approach to identify and quantify operational waste — and turn those insights into a clear business case for leadership.

Format: 45-minute live webinar with tools and post-session resources 

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What You’ll Learn

This webinar is designed for mid-size and enterprise manufacturers operating in high-complexity environments interested in waste reduction in manufacturing. In this session, you’ll learn how to: 

  • Identify the hidden waste eroding margins — from rework and returns to indirect labor 
  • Use a six-step method to estimate cost and impact, even with limited data 
  • Present your findings clearly and credibly to leadership 
  • Gain tools to support internal buy-in, including a waste calculator and leadership pitch kit 

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Webinar Agenda

1

Where Are You Seeing Waste?

Kick off with a poll to benchmark common problem areas across manufacturers.

2

The Five Buckets of Operational Waste

Explore the five key areas where cost and complexity typically hide — with real-world examples from manufacturing teams.

3

What Happens When You Reduce Waste by Just 5%?

See how even small improvements can generate meaningful cost savings, reduce risk, and improve throughput.

4

How to Quantify It — Fast

Learn a practical six-step framework to turn anecdotal issues into estimated financial impact.

5

Presenting Your Findings to Leadership

Get guidance on how to communicate operational waste in a concise, compelling way that drives action.

6

Tools, Recap, and Next Steps

Walk away with downloadable resources and optional next steps to continue the conversation internally.

Meet the Presenter

Becky Kalderman

Becky Kelderman

Sales Director

With more than 20 years of experience in high-complexity manufacturing and the software platforms that support it, Becky has helped leading aerospace and defense companies uncover inefficiencies, optimize operations, and modernize their systems without disrupting production. Her practical approach is trusted by engineering, quality, and operations teams alike.

Included Resources

All attendees will receive access to:

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Operational Waste Calculator

Estimate potential savings using your own waste reduction in manufacuring data

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Leadership Pitch Kit

Create a one-slide business case for internal decision-makers

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Traceability Readiness Quiz

Identify gaps in your compliance and quality systems

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MES Modernization Health Check

Evaluate the scalability and responsiveness of your current systems

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Optional Consultation

Book a free 30-minute operational risk review with our team 

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Who Should Attend

  • Manufacturing Engineers 
  • Continuous Improvement and Lean Teams 
  • Operations and Production Directors 
  • Quality and Compliance Leaders
  • Plant Managers and Transformation Champions


This session is tailored for mid-size and enterprise manufacturers in the aerospace and defense sector.