Mr. Larry Sparks
Former Principal, Larry Sparks
Member of the Industrial Council
Council Member Biography
Larry Sparks was until March 2009, a Principal at Larry Sparks, an aerospace consulting firm. Mr. Sparks is also an Aerospace Industry consultant. Mr. Sparks retired in December 2005 as a Senior Procurement Agent at The Boeing Company. He was a Boeing employee for over 31 years. Mr. Sparks was responsible for working with large and small companies in manufacturing structural aircraft parts. He has experience in working with major suppliers like Vought Aerospace for manufacturing complex wing skins and straps for 777 aircraft. Mr. Sparks is knowledgeable on lean manufacturing and cost reductions through value engineering and manufacturing efficiencies. He was a member of Boeing Management Association until retirement. Mr. Sparks worked in operations, contacts and procurement on 747-8 program for six months in 2008 and for six months with Boeing-Commercial Aviation Services on 787 program in 2010. Mr. Sparks was also on the Board of Directors of Clatsop Community College until June 2010. (This is me - Update Profile)
Employment History
- 2006 - 2009
- Principal, Larry Sparks
- 1974 - 2005
- Senior Procurement Manager, THE BOEING COMPANY
GLG NewsSM Analyses by Larry Sparks
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Kaiser-Business Synergism through Acquisitions
March 31, 2009
Kaiser Aluminum looking for acquisition in slump | www.reuters.com
Mergers or Buying of businesses is excellent strategy for Companies with cash. Buying a competitors operations is key to help gaining market share. Recessions do not last forever as companies market postion improve with acquisitions that create synergism
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EADS Purchase of U.S. Companies is low risk
March 19, 2009
EADS still eyeing smaller U.S. buys | www.reuters.com
EADS is seeking to purchase aerospace companies in the U.S. to solidify it position with Department of Defense and American public. EADS ability to win Defense contracts with the DOD would not jeopardize American jobs. EADS ability to compete for Defense contracts will lower the price of military weapons and systems.
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Congress & Oil Law Suites -Critical Thinking Required
May 29, 2008
Let’s Sue OPEC! That’ll Teach ‘Em! | www.energytribune.com
* Congress cannot dictate oil policy to a world cartel by passing laws * United States must eliminate there consumption of foreign oil * Congress must lean economics 101
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May 9, 2008
Boeing Unions May Use 787 Delay for Contract Leverage | www.bloomberg.com
Union Management has encouraged slowdows in previous strikes at Boeing. Union members in the Greater Seattle area are very active and will inflict financial and mangement loses to Boeing program plans.
GLG Study Groups with Larry Sparks(?)
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
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| Aircraft Leasing Professionals | 208 |
| Aircraft Component Experts | 93 |
| Metal Forging Experts | 60 |
| Aerospace Components: Supply Chain Experts | 47 |
| Council Members Knowledgeable on Titanium Mining | 40 |
GLG Live Meetings with Larry Sparks(?)
Larry Sparks has not participated in any GLG Live Meetings.
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