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A system for manufacturing companies that centralizes the management of technical changes, bills of materials, and the related planning and logistics processes.

It replaces manual processing of output reports from source systems with an automated, centralized solution, so production and logistics teams always have accurate, up to date data on parts and products.

Key challenges we solve

In high volume manufacturing

  • Manual processing of output reports from source systems is time consuming and error prone.
  • The discontinuation or replacement of source systems complicates access to current part data.
  • No single tool to plan and roll out technical changes into production.

In machinery and component manufacturing

  • Bills of materials change continuously, making it hard to track which version is current.
  • Comparing parts across individual products or product groups is complex.
  • Insufficient support for logistics processes when introducing new parts.

Benefits for Companies

One central data source

Instead of multiple source systems and output reports, production and logistics teams have data on parts and technical changes in one place.

Less manual work, fewer errors

Automated data processing significantly reduces manual tasks and lowers the risk of errors when working with bills of materials.

Fast calculation and comparison of bills of materials

The system can calculate a bill of materials for a single product or in bulk for entire product groups, including difference overviews between them.

Better production and logistics planning

Accurate, current data helps plan the rollout of technical changes and the related logistics steps more effectively.

Increased efficiency and time savings

Significantly less manual work and duplicate tasks, with faster complaint resolution.

Fewer errors, more control

Integration with operational systems minimizes human mistakes, with transparent processes across departments.

Improved customer experience

Customers have a clear overview of their complaint status, while quick responses and automated communication build trust.

Flexible deployment

The system can be integrated into existing IT stacks of couriers or e-shops and is scalable for small online stores as well as large logistics operations.

The Story of One Engineering Change

The following story is inspired by a real-world implementation of the ChangeFlow system in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

To protect our customer’s confidentiality, we do not disclose the company’s name. However, the situation described is based on actual processes and challenges we encountered in production.

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Types of records natively supported by the module

The module is built to cover the full lifecycle of a technical change, from recording it to rolling it out into production.

Technical changes

Recording, planning and managing part changes across the production cycle.

Bills of materials

Calculation and management of bills of materials for individual products and product groups.

Parts and components

Overview of parts including their technical documentation.

Source systems and integrations

Automated processing of data from available source systems.

Rollout of new parts

Managing deadlines and conditions for introducing new parts into production.

Logistics processes

Support for logistics related to technical changes and new parts.

KEY FEATURES

What functionalities does the system offer?

ChangeFlow combines automated data processing with features that help production and logistics teams work with accurate, current information.

Data centralization

The module unifies data from multiple source systems into a single central solution, even if one of the source systems is discontinued or replaced over time. Users always have access to current data, regardless of how many systems sit behind the scenes.

The system replaces manual processing of output reports with automated processing, saving time and reducing the risk of errors. Users also get the ability to search efficiently directly within the processed data.

ChangeFlow allows calculating a bill of materials for a specific product as well as a bulk calculation for groups of products at once. This includes maintaining the bill of materials and the related technical documentation.

The module allows comparing bills of materials between individual products or product groups and generating difference overviews. This makes it easier to identify how individual products or their versions differ from one another.

The system supports rolling out technical changes for existing and new products, including managing deadlines for introducing new parts. This helps technical change management departments plan and coordinate changes well in advance.

ChangeFlow provides extensive reporting for production and logistics needs, both individually and cumulatively across multiple products. It also supports collaboration on production planning, since outputs can be connected to other processes and systems.

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Implementation

The solution can be deployed in both cloud and on-premise environments.

PAAS | SAAS

Cloud infrastructure

Required: database storage (relational and NoSQL solutions), a host for the web application (for example Azure App Service).

IAAS | VIRTUALIZATION | BARE METAL

On-Premise infrastructure

Required: hardware or a virtual server to host the web application (for example Windows IIS or Linux Kestrel), database storage (relational and NoSQL solutions).

tech stack

Technologies

Tailoring the solution to your needs.

The solution can be adjusted to customer requirements, particularly in these areas:

1.User interface design.

2.Configurable structure of bills of materials and technical changes.

3.Integration with existing source and ERP systems.

4.Automated reporting and data processing, including the use of AI.

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