Strengthened financial performance
Lower defects, higher quality
Optimized throughput
Faster order fulfilment
The challenge
Transforming data and operations for a leading composites manufacturer
A leading advanced composite materials manufacturer struggled with operational inefficiencies due to complex production processes and limited data maturity. The absence of a unified data infrastructure hindered proactive quality management, leading to rework, delays, waste, and customer dissatisfaction.
Key challenges
Leveraged Fractal’s expertise to enhance quality and drive growth
Lack of a unified data system caused delays and quality issues
Built an Azure-based data estate for advanced analytics
The solution
Building a scalable, cloud-based analytics platform
Smart data integration
Centralized manufacturing data
Automated data processing
Scalable Azure infrastructure
Advanced analytics
Real-time Power BI dashboards
Predictive insights with AI
Improved quality control
Implementation approach
1
Cloud infrastructure
Scalable Azure-based platform
Robust foundation for analytics
Centralized data storage & processing
2
Data processing and transformation
Automated data movement & integration
Enhanced traceability & quality control
Prepared data for AI-driven insights
3
Advanced reporting and analytics
Real-time Power BI dashboards
Predictive insights with AI models
Faster decision-making & efficiency
The impact
Driving quality, efficiency, and business growth
Actionable insights
Identified key quality drivers
Reduced defect rates significantly
Enabled timely process adjustments
Operational efficiency
Improved resource utilization
Streamlined production workflows
Enhanced overall manufacturing output
Looking ahead
Enhanced data maturity
Built a modern data estate for long-term insights
Scalable analytics solutions
Advanced analytics optimized manufacturing and quality control
Competitive and financial advantage
Data-driven decisions boosted financial performance and market edge
