Operational waste is one of the biggest threats to profitability in manufacturing, eroding margins through inefficiencies, downtime, and poor visibility. At a billion-dollar aerospace facility, these challenges were amplified by outdated, manual processes that left teams reactive and reliant on time-consuming data entry and spreadsheets.
To overcome these issues, leadership adopted a digital smart factory solution that unified data across the production floor. Real-time visibility into materials, work-in-progress, and inventory provided teams with the insights needed to reduce downtime, improve scheduling, and streamline operations. Automated reporting and digital dashboards gave managers the tools to proactively address bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement.
The transformation was swift and effective. The system was deployed in just six weeks, expanded shortly after to support additional operations, and paid for itself within the first year. By connecting people, processes, and data, the aerospace manufacturer turned inefficiency into opportunity, improving margins and strengthening their competitive position in the market.
