Cenk Yılgör
Industrial Engineer | Global Operations Specialist | Manufacturing Program Management Expert | Author
🎓 Academic Background
Cenk Yılgör holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Anadolu University, an Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul University, and a Master’s in Industrial Engineering from Altınbaş University. With a unique blend of technical and managerial education, he brings a holistic perspective to operations and process improvement.
🏭 Industry Experience
Cenk has over 18 years of professional experience in global manufacturing, supply chain coordination, after-sales service, and customer relationship management. Most notably, he worked for 15 years at Airties Wireless Networks, where he held critical roles in Customer Support, CRM, and later in Manufacturing Program Management.
At Airties, he played a key role in:
Optimizing Bill of Materials (BOM) and part number systems
Integrating ERP and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) into production workflows
Transforming the After Sales Support unit from a cost center into a revenue-generating structure
Leading cross-functional initiatives that reduced logistics costs and improved process standardization
Cenk’s work has spanned collaborations with teams and suppliers across China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Belgium, France, India, and the United States.
📊 Areas of Expertise
Manufacturing Program Management
BOM and Part Number Governance
Change Management in Production Processes
ERP/CRM System Integration (Salesforce, SAP)
After-Sales Service Optimization
Cost Reduction & Operational Efficiency
Global Supplier Coordination & Multicultural Team Leadership
📚 Publications and Thought Leadership
Cenk is the author of multiple books including:
Digital Transformation of Global Manufacturing Processes
40 AI Tools for Beginners
100 AI Ideas for Beginners
He is also the founder of aisozluk.com, a platform dedicated to simplifying AI terminology for business professionals and beginners alike.
🚀 Entrepreneurship and YILCORE
Cenk is the founder of YILCORE, a consulting and strategy company based in California. YILCORE focuses on production optimization, digital transformation, and strategic operations consulting. Through this initiative, Cenk supports organizations in streamlining their production systems, enhancing digital capabilities, and fostering scalable, efficient operations.
🎓 Training & Capacity Building
In addition to consulting, Cenk designs and delivers certified training programs in areas such as manufacturing operations, BOM management, ERP/CRM integration, and AI in production environments. These programs are tailored for business partners looking to build internal capabilities and achieve measurable outcomes.
🌍 Global Perspective
Thanks to his multicultural experience and deep understanding of both engineering and business domains, Cenk is known for his ability to build bridges between strategy and execution — across teams, technologies, and continents.
