Boosting Aerospace Productivity by 70% Through Modernization

Overview

A world-leading aerospace corporation was facing significant challenges within its inventory and procurement operations due to outdated systems and data silos. By developing a future-ready, cloud-native collaborative platform with a model-based, reusable framework, Tech Mahindra streamlined processes and improved data visibility. The solution resulted in an increase in productivity, a reduction in rework, and enhanced agility in responding to business needs.More

A world-leading aerospace corporation was facing significant challenges within its inventory and procurement operations due to outdated systems and data silos. By developing a future-ready, cloud-native collaborative platform with a model-based, reusable framework, Tech Mahindra streamlined processes and improved data visibility. The solution resulted in an increase in productivity, a reduction in rework, and enhanced agility in responding to business needs. This transformation not only minimized costs associated with legacy systems but also significantly improved user experience and operational efficiency.

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Industry Challenge

Tech Mahindra forged a two-decade-long strategic partnership with a global leader in aircraft manufacturing and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. During this period, we provided a myriad of purpose-specific solutions to various business units, drawing on extensive domain knowledge and technical expertise.

Due to fragmented and outdated systems and applications, such as legacy tools and monolithic frameworks, they have experienced the following challenges:

  • Operational inefficiency: Steep software licensing fees led to diminishing business value and a drop in overall productivity
  • Data silos: Fragmented and restricted data delayed critical decision-making in the manufacturing of parts in-house or procuring them externally
  • Technical debt: Large digital footprint with poor usability and scalability, inadequate performance, and a lack of documentation, multiplied the problem

Our Approach and Solution

Cloud-native architecture

Built leveraging the power of cloud and PaaS services for modernization and scalability.

Model-based reusable framework

A robotic-application approach for administrators to develop new dynamic screens and features with no additional code.

Integrated data flow

Automated data migration with ERP and PLM; moved to a cloud environment, ensuring smooth information flow.

Modern tech stack

Developed on completely modernized technologies to future-proof operations.

New ways of working

An agile approach was implemented, and the working model was delivered as a show-and-tell; the product was developed over time.

Business and Community Impact

The transformation to a modern, integrated platform delivered immediate and long-term value.

  • Unified data visibility: A single, centralized platform served as the source of truth, enabling better visibility and more informed procurement decisions
  • Improved productivity: Achieved nearly 70% increase in productivity across design, production, inventory, and procurement through enhanced collaboration
  • Reduced rework: Delivered up to 15% reduction in rework, minimizing scrappage and improving turnaround time
  • Enhanced agility: A reusable framework enabled rapid rollout of new features and screens, allowing quicker response to evolving business needs
  • Cost optimization: The transition from legacy, license-heavy systems to a modern architecture significantly reduced maintenance costs and technical debt
  • Superior user experience: Role-based access, personalized views, and responsive design improved user adoption and operational efficiency