Turkish Airlines, Premier Mortgage Resources & Lightship boost OPEX strategies

The latest news and developments in operational excellence (OPEX) including partnerships, appointments and industry collaborations.

This week features:

• Turkish Airlines boosts operational efficiency
• Lightship hires Darcy Forman to accelerate expansion and OPEX
• BAE Systems streamlines S2P processes
• Premier Mortgage Resources strengthens OPEX with Kim Callas appointment

Turkish Airlines boosts operational efficiency

Turkish Airlines, one of the leading airlines in the Middle East, is strengthening its commitment to OPEX, innovation and flight safety. In a new partnership with CEFA Aviation, Turkish Airlines aims to equip pilots with secure, instant flight replays and performance insights for data-driven debriefings and enhanced situational awareness. This will empower pilots to understand the effects of their actions on automated systems to improve decision-making, increase situational awareness and foster proactive risk management, according to a press release.

“At Turkish Airlines, we continuously invest in the latest technologies to strengthen our safety standards and pilot training programs,” said İsmail Ustaoğlu, Captain-TRI B777/787 – SVP corporate safety. “Implementing CEFA AMS will enhance our pilots’ ability to analyze and learn from real flight scenarios, reinforcing our position as a leader in global aviation safety.”

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Lightship hires Darcy Forman to accelerate expansion and OPEX

Lightship, a provider of community-based clinical trial services, is appointing Darcy Forman as chief operating officer (COO) to drive OPEX. Forman will focus on optimizing Lightship’s operational infrastructure, implementing best practices and building a scalable foundation to support future strategic growth, according to the announcement.

Her leadership will further enhance Lightship’s ability to deliver representative clinical trials at scale, expanding the company’s capacity to handle more complex, decentralized trial solutions in communities across the nation.

Forman joins Lightship with over 25 years of experience in clinical research, blending deep expertise in clinical operations with a strategic approach to corporate development. “I am ecstatic to be joining Lightship at such a key time,” said Darcy. “I am confident in our abilities to expand access for clinical trials, and I am so excited to join a new team where I can continue to expand the mission.”

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BAE Systems streamlines S2P processes

Leading aerospace and defense manufacturer BAE Systems is optimizing operational efficiency by streamlining its source-to-pay (S2P) processes. In partnership with Ivalua, BAE Systems is consolidating disparate supplier management as well as direct and indirect procurement systems into a single platform. This will enhance user experience, foster stronger collaboration with suppliers and equip BAE Systems with the tools it needs to support growth.

“We selected Ivalua due to its robust technical capabilities and proven success in the aerospace and defense sector,” said Brad Pelachyk, VP of supply chain at BAE Systems, Inc. “Ivalua enables us to future-proof our operations by consolidating multiple systems into a single, secure and agile platform.”

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Premier Mortgage Resources strengthens OPEX with Kim Callas appointment

Premier Mortgage Resources, LLC appointed Kim Callas as COO to drive continued success by optimizing efficiencies, enhancing customer experience and positioning the company for sustained growth. Callas brings over two decades of experience in mortgage banking, strategic leadership and OPEX to the role having previously held the position of EVP and COO at CMG Mortgage Inc.

Callas will focus on enhancing Premier Mortgage Resources’ operational processes, strengthening risk management frameworks and improving overall productivity, according to a press release.

“Success in mortgage banking isn’t just about numbers – it’s about people,” said Callas. “I believe in building teams that are empowered, agile and committed to serving our customers with excellence.”

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