Growing the Mexican Aerospace Industry Through Technology

Q: How can Lerta IT provide solutions to enrich and grow the Mexican aerospace industry?

A: Lerta IT is a Mexican-born company with a global presence and Latin American DNA. We want to make a difference in the aerospace industry, regardless of global macroeconomics. Lerta IT works with the Mexican Federation of the Aerospace Industry (FEMIA), the Mexican Aerospace Fair (FAMEX) and other associations to strengthen the sector. We seek to contribute to the Mexican aerospace industry with our solutions, knowledge and experience and we are actively recruiting clients who want to share investment and become flagship success cases.

Lerta IT can leverage its experience in other fields, such as finance, to help the aerospace sector. We have developed security solutions alongside several fintechs and can use similar codes to guarantee security across the aerospace industry. These tools can help Mexico recover its Category 1 for aeronautical safety standards.

Q: What kind of aerospace companies could benefit from Lerta IT’s services?

A: Lerta IT covers the entire aerospace industry. For instance, we developed an MRO system for Mexicana MRO. Our MRO systems include flight planning, maintenance and other specific cases. Unfortunately, the Mexican aerospace industry is not looking for much innovation, tech development or optimization. Decisionmakers must realize the importance of technology. It has been difficult to enter the aerospace sector but we provide solutions for several other industries at competitive prices. For example, we provide maintenance services to all of FEMSA’s plants.

Q: What are the main challenges for aerospace suppliers wanting to modernize their operations and move to Industry 4.0?

A: The aerospace industry is a long way from achieving the modernization it requires because it is still seen as a fad. Investing in automation and Industry 4.0 without a correct assessment of the company’s situation is a serious mistake. Evaluation and good planning are crucial for a successful transformation. In addition, the aerospace industry is always operating; there is no time for changes within companies. The pandemic and the ensuing disruptions did not help the transformation as companies had to focus on staying afloat.

Q: How does Lerta IT work with clients to evaluate their current situation and offer tailor-made solutions?

A: First, we sign an NDA with the client so they feel confident about working with us. Usually, Lerta IT sends three specialists. One is focused on evaluating technology, the other evaluates processes and the third is a business architect who will take photos to evaluate how the company is doing in its operations. Lerta IT lives with the client for a week, measuring and evaluating. The following week, we work on proposals to present to the client and later we present a transformation roadmap with detailed investment plans.

Instead of offering a high-cost, seemingly fast solution, we put together a realistic quote that includes moderate investment and time. Transformation and structural change usually take time. The cultural change toward tech is a complex process that can directly affect companies that lack a solid plan.