Peter Zimm
PrincipalCharles Edwards ManagementPeter Zimm is a Principal at Charles Edwards with 30 years of experience in aerospace and MRO both in industry and as a consultant
He has delivered scores of projects for OEMs, Tier 1s, subtier suppliers, and raw materials companies across the world. Peter is an internationally-recognized market expert in aerospace raw materials, aircraft components and assemblies, manufacturing process technologies, and aircraft emissions.
Peter’s areas of expertise include strategy and market positioning, aerospace product and process technologies, and supply chain trends for aerospace manufacturers and MROs Previously, he spent 7 years at ICF Aviation’s Aerospace & MRO practice focusing on strategy and market studies for aerospace manufacturers.
Peter began his career at Timken Aerospace / Timken Aftermarket Solutions where, over a 16-year career, he held various business development, marketing, and sales management positions.
The New Era of Supplier Partnerships: Transparency, Data Integration & Quality Collaboration Across Tiers 1–3
As manufacturing ecosystems become increasingly complex and globally distributed, traditional, transactional supplier relationships are no longer suff…As manufacturing ecosystems become increasingly complex and globally distributed, traditional, transactional supplier relationships are no longer sufficient to meet rising demands for quality, reliability, speed, and resilience. This session explores…As manufacturing ecosystems become increasingly complex and globally distributed, traditional, transactional supplier relationships are no longer sufficient to meet rising demands for quality, reliability, speed, and resilience. This session explores how OEMs and suppliers across tiers 1–3 are redefining partnerships—shifting from reactive issue management toward proactive, performance‑driven collaboration. Attendees will examine how shared accountability, clear expectations, and trust‑based relationships are becoming essential to managing risk and ensuring consistent outcomes across multi‑tier supply networks. Moderated by Peter Zimm, Principal at Charles Edwards Management Consulting, who brings deep experience advising aerospace and industrial organizations on supplier ecosystems and market strategy, this panel features Jeff Hicks, Senior Vice President of Solutions at Fastenal with extensive experience driving global sourcing, customer alignment, and operational performance, and Dee Ward, Senior Vice President at Würth Group, representing a global supplier perspective across fastening and assembly solutions. Together, they bring a powerful combination of OEM, supplier, and advisory expertise, enabling a true cross‑industry dialogue. This discussion will focus on how organizations are improving transparency, integrating data across fragmented systems, and aligning quality expectations across tiers to enable predictable performance. Panelists will share practical approaches to strengthening supplier relationships, driving accountability, and building resilient, high‑performing production ecosystems through better coordination of people, processes, and data across the value chain.Show MoreClick the title to see all details
