Design & Manufacture
We define the solution you need and deliver it in production volumes.
We do not undertake execution-only manufacturing.
We take responsibility for solving the problem and delivering the answer.
The Problem
When this model is needed
Many organisations build complex primary systems (e.g., aircraft, vehicles, platforms) but cannot simply buy the ancillary products they depend on. These products:
do not exist off the shelf
are essential to overall delivery
carry real risk if unresolved
require decisions, not options
Trying to produce these with existing teams or facilities distorts capacity, reduces focus, and increases delivery risk.
What We Do
Our role in D&M
At Corcoran Yates we take responsibility for both defining the solution and delivering it.
This includes:
finalising the solution when none exists
turning decisions into repeatable outcomes
securing and controlling the supply chain
managing assembly, QA, and delivery
leading the programme with accountability
One operator. One plan. One set of consequences.
This is not execution-only work. We do not simply build what someone else decided.
We own the answer.
When D&M Is the Right Model
Use D&M when:
you have a complex physical product that cannot be bought off the shelf
you need low- to mid-volume production reliably
the environment is regulated or high consequence
you value certainty of delivery over minimising unit cost
If your main concern is only “unit price”, we are unlikely to be the right fit.
What You Get
Single point of accountability
When you work with us on a D&M programme, you should expect:
a predictable delivery window
no permanent distortion to your internal headcount
no compromise on facility readiness
clear accountability for delivery and outcomes
We deliver the solution — organisationally and technically.
Why This Matters
Without a model like this, ancillary products tend to:
languish in overload queues
get designed in isolation
fail late in integration
drive cost and programme delay
Our approach removes that risk before it crystallises.