100%
Data accuracy with
complete product consumption
complete product consumption
90days
Implementation
& adoption
& adoption
30%
Man-hour reduction in
data management engineering
data management engineering
20%
Faster design and
approval processes
approval processes
Call for Change
Manufacturing companies, especially in the HVAC&R sector, deal with complex, long-lasting products that demand precise data control and seamless collaboration. A well-integrated PLM system becomes essential to managing growing product data, streamlining engineering workflows, and speeding up development cycles. But standard off-the-shelf PLM solutions often fall short when it comes to addressing unique business needs, and that was precisely the conundrum our client faced!
With over 4,500 chillers installed globally across the pharma, automotive, and space sectors, their product data expanded rapidly. At the same time, engineering workflows were becoming harder to track, and design duplications were more frequent. Their existing Common Data Environment—a mix of SharePoint, Google tools, and network drives—was no longer sufficient to ensure data integrity, security, and product quality at scale. They needed a secure, streamlined solution tailored to their operations that could be adopted quickly and boost overall efficiency. While group-level systems like SolidWorks EPDM and Windchill PLM existed, the team still wanted to evaluate other faster, more business‑aligned options that would not disrupt day-to-day business processes.
Leveraging their deep Autodesk ecosystem, Autodesk recommended Fusion Manage PLM for its out‑of‑the‑box functionality and extensive customization potential. Partnering with CCTech, they implemented this tailored solution in just 90 days, achieving full adoption, seamless integration, and a future‑ready platform without slowing innovation or compromising quality. Given their deep Autodesk ecosystem and need for a quicker PLM implementation, Autodesk recommended Fusion Manage PLM for its out‑of‑the‑box functionality and extensive customization potential. With Autodesk’s recommendation, the company partnered with CCTech to implement a tailored PLM solution that will complete adoption in just 90 days—customized, integrated, and future-ready—without slowing down innovation or compromising product quality.
Challeges
Islands of information stored across multiple sources made sharing difficult and required extra effort to integrate, update, and secure, driving up costs.
Disorganized file structures and scattered design versions led to repeated work, costly duplications, and compromised product quality.
Each department worked with half-hazard information, causing confusion and ultimately impacting overall productivity.
Without proper version control and searchability, engineers frequently wasted valuable time and effort working on outdated designs.
The high cost of monetary and resource-related ownership required to maintain and manage fragmented, isolated data was driving up budget overruns.
The existing CDE couldn’t handle complex engineering workflows, resulting in delays, data entry duplication, and inefficiencies.
Uncontrolled design duplications raised concerns over data integrity, increasing the risk of governance and security issues.
Solution at a Glance
Retain existing business practices
Automate migration & integration with customization
100% PLM adoption
Go-live in 90 days
Enhance productivity & business processes
Worked closely with KCPL to thoroughly understand their current processes and requirements, and two workflows, with multiple custom product lines.
Evaluated data, mapped bi-/uni-directional integration points, and identified optimal triggers for smooth migration.
Identified PLM adjustment opportunities and defined a seamless transition strategy with minimal process changes.
Designed a phased implementation plan with minimal changes, continuous feedback, and tailored PLM adjustments.
Adopted continuous delivery with real-time feedback and a step-by-step integration migration plan to retain the client's business process as is.
Built an automated migration module with lift-and-shift from on-prem and cloud, preserving business logic.
Replaced manual notifications to designated group owners with an automated system that ensures sensitive data is sent to designated stakeholders securely.
Automated key PLM operations, optimized data access, and streamlined workflows to match operational needs.
Outcome
Achieved 90-day go-live with zero disruption to business processes.
Centralized data with fast searchability, accurate versioning, and no design duplication.
Streamlined development through rapid PLM adoption and optimized, configurable workflows.
Enabled transparent collaboration and improved product quality across departments.
Automated operations minimized errors and boosted engineering productivity.
Built a robust, scalable PLM foundation ready for group-wide rollout.
Recent posts