Case study
Industry: Discrete manufacturing · Region: Multi-site (anonymized) · Services: Digital · Epm
Challenge
Engineering change orders scattered across PLM, ERP, and MES. Revision errors and rework inflated margin on complex product families.
Approach
Mapped data flows and handoff failure points. Connected PLM–ERP–MES digital thread with engineering-led acceptance tests. Piloted on one product line before scale-up.
Results
10%+ reduction in engineering change orders; $3M annual savings from rework and release friction reduction. Measurable workflow baselines before and after each phase. Uptime-safe pilot before facility-wide rollout.
Results vary by facility, baseline, and scope. SIEC documents assumptions and measurement approach for every engagement.
Stephen M. Smith, PE — Principal Engineer, SIEC