Case Study: GE Aviation Czech boosts productivity and visibility with Businessmap

Lean Team Boosted its Productivity during New Aircraft Engine Program

GE Aviation Czech, the Turboprop division of GE Aviation, faced a significant challenge in managing the complex, multi-year instrumentation program for its new Catalyst engine. The newly-formed team, spread across eight countries, struggled with unclear processes, a lack of visibility into active projects, and inefficient tools like Excel and Trello that could not scale. They partnered with Businessmap and implemented its Kanbanize platform to gain real-time visibility and establish a consistent workflow for the entire value stream.

Using Businessmap, the team created a network of interconnected Kanban boards to visually manage design, procurement, and assembly work. This solution provided a clear overview of all projects and dependencies, empowered team members to prioritize autonomously, and fostered a culture of continuous improvement. The measurable impact was substantial, with the project leader reporting that the new system enabled one person to do the work of three, dramatically increasing personal productivity and ensuring no work was forgotten.

GE Aviation Czech

Benoît Guillaud

Project Leader