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Element Consulting helped a aircraft manufacturer connect systems and eliminate data silos

Situation

A recognized global leader in personal aviation manufacturing was struggling to streamline communication internally. Systems and data didn’t speak to one another, and people were operating in silos.

  • Needed to increase sales velocity and lower overhead
  • Manufacturing systems operated in silos with manual process linking Items, BOMs and Routings
  • Could not create a model at scale without integrating process and data across the organization

COVERGENCE PROCESS

PHASE 1

Analysis

Strategy

PHASE 2

Implementation

Results

Solutions

  • Created an automated integration across the Engineering Bills of Material (EBOM) and the Manufacturing Bills of Material (MBOM)
  • Action plan to achieve 3D Visualization from engineering through Digital Manufacturing Work Instructions
  • Business process guidance to align best practices for MPM integration into MES system
  • Providing roadmap and guidance for phasing in technology and process improvements

RESULTS

The six month engagement
  • Increased financial performance while maintaining high levels of product quality
  • Established clear, repeatable processes that ensured on going performance with client staff
Revenue acceleration
  • Improved Aircraft Throughput from Order to Delivery
  • Increased Capacity for Aircraft Production
Cost savings
  • Decreased Internal Labor Content in Aircraft Design and Build
  • Decreased Use of Contract Labor
  • Decreased Material Shortages and Expediting While Increasing Negotiating Leverage