A View From Above: Charles Szews Oshkosh Corporation
Episode Description
An interview from the recent Wharton Aerospace Conference.
Brief Summary
A defense company discusses challenges, contract wins, and strategies for cost-effective solutions in military and emergency vehicle production.
Key points
- Company Overview. A $7 billion company focused on off-road mobility and defense vehicles.
- Challenges in Defense Budgets. The Great Recession poses challenges for defense companies in spending and revenue.
- Contract Award Success. After a rigorous process, the company secured a significant contract for vehicles.
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Episode highlights
- Company OverviewA $7 billion company focused on off-road mobility and defense vehicles.“We operate in four segments, our largest being defense.”0:34Apr 6, 2010
- Challenges in Defense BudgetsThe Great Recession poses challenges for defense companies in spending and revenue.“There's certainly going to be a challenge in defense budgets going forward.”1:35Apr 6, 2010
- Contract Award SuccessAfter a rigorous process, the company secured a significant contract for vehicles.“We learned on June 30 that we were awarded the contract.”6:00Apr 6, 2010
Tension
45/ 100Some tension
