CRAB Analytics

𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗕 at Aerospace Tech Week   We are incredibly excited to share that our Co-Founder Christoph Wiedmann and Jonathan Allwood will represent CRAB Analytics at the Aerospace Tech Week, a fantastic event where innovation and connectivity drive the future of the aerospace industry! As a small but excellent business consultancy, our focus is on enhancing efficiency, reducing cost and driving organizational transformation throughout the aviation supply chain.   Let’s team up and pave the way for our collective success!   #aerospacetechweek #ATWEU

𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗕 at Lake Constance   We are incredibly excited to share that our Co-Founder Christoph Wiedmann will represent CRAB Analytics at the Bodensee Aerospace Meeting, a fantastic event where innovation and collaboration drive the future of the aerospace industry! As a small but excellent business consultancy, our focus is on enhancing efficiency, reducing cost and driving organizational transformation throughout the aviation supply chain.   At the meeting, we can’t wait to highlight our strengths in optimizing supply chain operations, improving strategic decision-making, and assisting businesses in navigating the challenges of today’s global marketplace. Engaging with industry leaders, sharing insights, and seeking partnerships that can elevate the aviation sector is something we eagerly anticipate!   Let’s team up and pave the way for our collective success!   #bodenseeaerospacemeeting

🎉 Today, we celebrate 5 years of CRAB Analytics! 🎉 Since our founding in 2020, we have provided top-tier consulting services in aerospace, defense, and other regulated industries. As an owner-managed Swiss firm, our hands-on approach, out-of-the-box thinking, and agility have helped us tackle complex challenges and drive success for all our clients. A huge thank you to our customers and partners for their trust and collaboration—we look forward to many more successful years together! 🚀 #Anniversary #5Years #Consulting #Innovation #Aerospace #Defense

🚀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀   New US import tariffs mean a 10% cost increase on Chinese goods and a potential 25% hike on imports from Canada and Mexico, with more countries possibly affected soon. This uncertainty threatens your bottom line, making your cost forecasting and supply chain stability more challenging!   𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗕 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, a Swiss-based aerospace consulting firm, helps you secure airworthiness-approved suppliers in unaffected regions. Let’s talk! #ProcurementOptimization #TradeWar

𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲: 𝗜𝘀 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗶𝗿? The urban air mobility (UAM) sector is facing a pivotal moment. Two of its pioneers, Lilium and Volocopter, have encountered significant financial hurdles, with both companies filing for insolvency in recent months. Lilium, despite a promising rescue attempt by Mobile Uplift Corporation in late 2024, announced a second insolvency on February 21, 2025, as pledged funds failed to materialize, halting operations. Volocopter, meanwhile, filed for insolvency in December 2024 and is now working to secure investors to keep its vision alive.  These developments underscore broader challenges that could shape the UAM industry’s future. High development costs, complex regulatory landscapes, infrastructure demands, and the need for scalable production are just some of the hurdles companies in this space may face. While the factors behind Lilium and Volocopter’s struggles remain their own, the sector as a whole must navigate these headwinds to turn ambitious concepts into sustainable realities.  The dream of transforming urban transport persists, but the path forward is far from clear. What do you see as the biggest obstacles, or opportunities, for UAM in the years ahead? We’d love to hear your perspectives! #Challenges #Regulations #UAM

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗥𝗢 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 For maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) providers, efficient inventory management is not just an operational necessity - it is a critical driver of profitability. Companies operating across multiple locations face unique challenges that, if not properly managed, can lead to excessive costs, margin erosion, and operational inefficiencies. By optimizing inventory processes, MRO providers can achieve significant cost reductions and improve margins, ensuring long-term business sustainability. Below we have listed the five biggest risks for us: 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: Holding too much inventory leads to increased carrying costs, including storage, insurance, and depreciation. 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Insufficient stock levels force companies to place last-minute orders at premium prices, often incurring expedited shipping costs. 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: Without proper coordination, some locations may accumulate slow-moving or obsolete items due to their shelf life that eventually become financial write-offs. 𝗟𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Disconnected systems prevent the sharing of critical inventory data, leading to inefficiencies and missed opportunities to redistribute stock effectively. 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: When multiple locations within the same continent (a.e. Europe) are storing identical items. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 For MRO providers with multiple locations, inventory inefficiencies can significantly impact cost structures and profit margins. However, by embracing centralized visibility, data-driven decision-making, and standardized processes, companies can reduce costs, improve operational agility, and enhance overall profitability. In an industry where every dollar saved on inventory management contributes directly to the bottom line, efficiency is not an option - it’s a necessity. Let’s discuss how 𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗕 can support you in implementing the necessary changes to align your inventory management strategy with your business objectives! #MRO #InventoryManagement #CostOptimization

We are delighted to have finalised our 2025 Commercial Aviation Forecast, which provides exciting insights into developments in the industry. Looking back, 2024 was a year full of challenges and successes that set an important course for the future. We look forward to the new year and the opportunities it holds with great anticipation. We hope you enjoy reading it!

𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 & 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 Many companies don’t realize just how much inefficiency is embedded in their daily operations. Hidden costs, redundant processes, and outdated workflows can quietly erode profitability -without ever making it onto a financial report. At CRAB Analytics, we help businesses identify and eliminate these hidden inefficiencies, driving cost reduction and improved performance without sacrificing quality. Our tailored solutions focus on: - 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 & 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Pinpointing and cutting unnecessary expenses and reduce your cost drivers - 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 - Leveraging external expertise for maximum efficiency and reduce internal complexity - 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Identifying bottlenecks and streamlining workflows to increase output and reduce workforce Most organizations don’t realize how much they could be saving - until they take a closer look. That’s where we come in. Want to explore how we can help improve efficiency and profitability in your business? Let’s connect! #CostReduction #OperationalEfficiency #BusinessGrowth #HiddenSavings #Profitability

🚀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀   New US import tariffs mean a 10% cost increase on Chinese goods and a potential 25% hike on imports from Canada and Mexico, with more countries possibly affected soon. This uncertainty threatens your bottom line, making your cost forecasting and supply chain stability more challenging!   𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗕 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, a Swiss-based aerospace consulting firm, helps you secure airworthiness-approved suppliers in unaffected regions. Let’s talk! #ProcurementOptimization #TradeWar

🚀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀   New US import tariffs mean a 10% cost increase on Chinese goods and a potential 25% hike on imports from Canada and Mexico, with more countries possibly affected soon. This uncertainty threatens your bottom line, making your cost forecasting and supply chain stability more challenging!   𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗕 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, a Swiss-based aerospace consulting firm, helps you secure airworthiness-approved suppliers in unaffected regions. Let’s talk! #ProcurementOptimization #TradeWar