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Middle River Aerostructure Systems Aerospace and Defense | United States Industry Cloud Solution and SAP S/4HANA AnyPremise Bringing Blue-Sky Thinking to Aviation Innovation Middle River Aerostructure Systems (MRAS), an ST Engineering company, has been a global supplier of jet engine nacelle systems, thrust reversers, and composite aerostructures for more than 90 years. The company believes in the value of technology for the future of the aviation industry and strives to not only be active in innovation but also stewards of it. While still operating from its original one- million-square-foot facility, MRAS has driven digitalization, automation, and artificial intelligence in its factory over the last five years to deliver the most up-to-date processes and help reach its sustainability goals. In keeping with this mission, it wanted to employ digital solutions in the cloud to cut waste, reduce cycle times, and boost the “first -time- right” score for aerospace composite parts.
• SAP S/4HANA® to integrate the operating, production, engineering, and cutting systems for improved planning and optimized production, material cutting, and material management • Industry cloud solutions from Plataine, offering optimized AI-based and industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) functionality for advanced manufacturing, including a time-sensitive material manager, fabric-cut and kit optimizer, and material and asset tracker
80% Reduction in CFRP material waste
96% “First -time- right” yield for composite nacelle structure 5% Increase in operational efficiency
Lower Cycle times across kitting, layup, and performance processes
Challenges
• Complex system landscape & integration. No Single source of truth • Lack of standardization & automation • Lack of visibility of business processes, 360˚ view of customers
Outcomes
• Reduced Time To Market • Improved decision-making • Improved employee productivity and customer experience/ satisfaction
“With SAP S/4HANA and industry cloud solutions from Plataine, we can alert our operators to problems with a soon-to-expire material, faulty tool, or late job, and reallocate material or recommend maintenance. We can track raw materials and parts and manage shelf life better.”
Composites and Sustainability Technology Leader, Middle River Aerostructure Systems -Mitchell Smith
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