jcba is an experienced international consulting business operating within the Airline, MRO, Hospitality & Manufacturing industries, delivering real organisational change to over 70 major international companies.
Through a combination of unique insights and industry specific experience, jcba guarantee to deliver significant cost down benefits over and above what you are currently achieving. In comparison with other firms, our consultants are highly experienced with a strong commitment to transferring industry insights, skills, expertise and working procedures to your people.
“jcba differ from other consultancies as we implement the recommendations made and achieve with our clients stretch targets which are often above the best in the industry. jcba provide high value-added business and technical insights to deliver successful projects first time.”
Since founding jcba in 2002, John has enjoyed successful growth working with a number of global blue chip aviation and travel industry clients.
By liaising with our clients on an individual, local or global scale, we can identify their most profitable short term improvements as well as incorporating structures and practices to sustain tangible benefits in the long term.
Our integrity with clients is a major priority and so jcba seek to build a business solution whilst addressing business drivers in their entity. By driving the performance and efficiency of core activities, we consistently provide our clients with new and exciting opportunities.
Worked with over 70 Clients
Over 100 Successful Projects
Over $1bn delivered in cost down savings
Completed projects in over 20 countries
The day to day pressures of running the business will never allow your own people the luxury of being able to step back and focus on a totally rigorous analysis and sourcing exercise. jcba are able to utilize our extensive industry knowledge and skills allowing us to confirm and deliver the lowest industry costs.
jcba uses a variety of tools, processes and techniques that deliver guaranteed savings on external expenditure. We have a well established 5 step process that delivers hard bottom line benefits and at the same time, through our innovative change management practices, introduced new ways working which fosters continuous improvement long after jcba have delivered the first wave of benefits
Board sponsorship and sign off, business wide communications, establish cross-functional teams, governance process agreements and stakeholder's engagement.
Spend data analysis & contract mapping, purchasing diagnostic, category assessment and benchmarking to validate opportunities including quick wins, prioritise opportunities, set targets, develop business case and develop way forward road map.
Develop sourcing reviews, market testing and benchmarking to develop the optimum sourcing and procurement strategies. Further validate benefits opportunities and anchor targets (including stretch targets) for the savings implementation work streams. Provide groundwork for longer term improvements and sustainable year on year benefits.
Implementation Development of a detailed strategy implementation plan to deliver the agreed stretch targets. Governance and project management ensures project work-streams are co-ordinated and activities completed on time, to budget and the benefits delivered. Proven benefits tracking processes ensure the benefits are audited, signed off and captured.
Focusing on a longer term strategic approach to leverage the next wave of benefits using techniques such as supplier and contract relationship management, strategic relationship development and supplier partnering; developing breakthrough strategies to build even greater and more sustainable benefits.
Since 2002 we have worked with over 70 airline, MRO & hospitality companies internationally to improve operations, optimise processes and reduce costs. Quite simply we are the consultancy of choice for any aviation/hospitality based company looking for assistance with their business.
Previously a partner with a Big 5 firm, John has built a reputation for uncompromising delivery and client excellence, he is seen as the driving force behind jcba overseeing all projects.
Tony is experienced in all categories of Engineering and Maintenance procurement, he is an expert in supply chain strategy & business process improvement projects.
John has managed diverse categories of spend including Hotac, Catering, Uniforms, Landing and Navigation. He is globally recognised across the airline industry for his expertise in fuel purchasing.
Since joining jcba, Theodore has led a number of projects where he has developed a formidable reputation for negotiating and always delivering within budget across all Engineering categories and aircraft leasing.
David has over 40 years aviation industry experience, holding a number of top-level international consultancy and interim management roles which includes time as a Lecturer at City University London.
Since joining jcba, Dave has worked in Europe and the Middle East. His expertise's when it comes to VVIP aircraft operations and maintenance efficiency improvements are unrivalled within the aviation industry.
During Keith's tme at jcba, he has specialised in the economic analysis of all aspects of airline operations and has successfully worked as an Advisor for two airline start ups prior to joining jcba.
Andrew Whitworth has a consistent track record as an Accounts Manager and has developed his reputation on a global scale within the Catering Industry. His skills are applicable to a wide variety of organisations.
Iain brings a great deal of experience and knowledge to clients and has particular expertise in man-power allocation/control, critical path inspections, material control and maintenance check management.
Martin has over 25 years experience in the aviation industry and specialises in contractual negotiations with Aircraft Leases and Lessors, MRO/OEM organisations and suppliers.
Martin provides expertise in all areas of Engineering and Maintenance. Prior to working with jcba, Martin has held senior positions within several internationally recognised organisations.
Malcolm is a CIPS qualified buyer with Transport and Marketing Qualifications. Since joining jcba, he has focused on on-board Catering and Food related categories, delivering extensive savings for major airlines.
Hilary is the financial controller for jcba, liaising with the finance departments of all clients. In addition to this role Hilary is regarded as the Personal Assistant to the Chairman and CEO.
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