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Introduction:
Comprehending customer pain points has proven to be one of the most significant challenges when it comes to implementing PLM. For Small to Medium manufacturers, initiating the process requires a well-coordinated team and a thought-out plan. Among the pivotal factors that lead to customer success, the onboarding process stands out prominently. This multifaceted procedure is a linchpin, as Neel SMARTEC has demonstrated through their effective approach.
In addressing this challenge, Neel SMARTEC executed a comprehensive workshop in partnership with Nandan GSE. This workshop included the configuration of OpenBOM PLM and thorough training for both C-level Directors and end users. This strategic initiative aligns seamlessly with the specific needs of Nandan GSE.
Through a meticulously constructed customer use case, every dimension of the customer experience was meticulously addressed, thereby creating an added layer of value for Nandan GSE’s operations. This engagement has not only enabled Nandan GSE to advance in their PLM journey but has also solidified their partnership with OpenBOM PLM.
Business Challenge:
Navigating Nandan GSE’s business challenges posed a formidable task. The company’s approach involves gathering customer requirements and design criteria, followed by generating a range of design alternatives. The selection of the optimal solution, in collaboration with the customer, is a data-driven process that necessitates a comprehensive understanding of the bill of materials (BOM) throughout each phase.
Several key challenges emerged:
- Absence of a Design Data Tracking System (CAD – Dassault Solidworks, Autodesk Developer, Fusion360).
- Reliance on Excel for BOM management.
- The need for best practices in managing CAD and BOM.
- Developing a roadmap for optimal BOM utilization, including costing, drawings, and other crucial details.
- No tracking of Design Data (CAD – Dassault Solidworks, Autodesk Developer, Fusion360).
- BOM is maintained in excel.
- Best Practices to handle CAD and also BOM.
- A roadmap on optimum usage of the BOM and also costing and drawings, details, and so on.
Approach:
In response, Neel SMARTEC’s approach revolved around the core strength of OpenBOM PLM: robust data management. By leveraging this capability, Nandan’s CAD design engineers could seamlessly store, retrieve, and share design data across the extended enterprise. Neel SMARTEC’s commitment to this approach led to a streamlined onboarding process, ensuring the successful implementation of OpenBOM PLM.
Core of OpenBOM PLM is data management, which helps Nandan CAD design engineers to store, retrieve, share design data across the extended enterprise. Neel SMARTEC go ahead with our approach and the Onboarding process follows as
The outcome of this collaborative effort was the successful integration of OpenBOM PLM into Nandan GSE’s operations. This integration was instrumental in facilitating concurrent engineering, granting complete configuration control over product data throughout all stages of development. From initial conceptualization to design, development, and manufacturing, OpenBOM PLM provided the framework for success.
Nandan GSE’s NPD team embraced the capabilities of OpenBOM PLM to seamlessly merge BOM data from various CAD tools and disciplines. This capability, combined with the ability to display multi-level BOMs with user-defined properties, solidified OpenBOM PLM’s pivotal role in Nandan GSE’s journey towards excellence.
Result:
In conclusion, the partnership between Neel SMARTEC and Nandan GSE serves as a beacon of effective PLM implementation. By meticulously addressing customer pain points, Neel SMARTEC’s workshop, configuration of OpenBOM PLM, and comprehensive training have not only met but exceeded the requirements of Nandan GSE. This success story demonstrates how strategic collaboration and innovative solutions can pave the way for enhanced value, continued growth, and sustained excellence in the realm of PLM.
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About Nanda GSE:
Nandan GSE delivers bespoke made-to-order innovative Aviation GSE manufacturing & Hydraulic Lifting System products on time and on budget using a variety of design tools relying on OpenBOM to bring them all together for the customer.
