Helping engineering teams manage change without disrupting delivery

We help engineering teams introduce design changes, configurations, and revisions in a controlled way that supports production, purchasing, and service without creating confusion, rework, or loss of confidence downstream.

Maintaining engineering control as complexity increases

Control design change as work is released

By implementing online version control directly on the shop floor, we help engineering teams manage revisions and updates without destabilising live production or creating ambiguity around what should be built.

Maintain clarity across versions and configurations

Clear version control ensures teams always know which design applies to which job, order, or asset, reducing mistakes and rework.

Reduce rework caused by late changes

We introduce data driven materials management  that surfaces the impact of engineering changes early in terms of the need for restocking or changed prioritisation of stock picking of aged inventory, preventing avoidable rework and disruption once work is underway.

Align engineering output with production reality

Engineering decisions are connected to real manufacturing constraints, improving buildability and reducing downstream conflict.

Preserve traceability from design to delivery

Engineering intent, decisions, and changes remain traceable through production, service, and quality, supporting accountability and learning.

Support growth in product complexity

As product ranges, variants, and customer-specific configurations increase, we help engineering teams maintain control without increasing overhead.

Turning engineering intent into controlled execution

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Structuring how engineering change is introduced

We work with engineering teams to define clear rules for releasing, revising, and approving designs so change is deliberate rather than disruptive.

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Connecting engineering data to live operations

Using Flowlens, we link bill of materials, routings, and revisions directly to production and purchasing activity, ensuring the right version is always used.

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Embedding control that holds under pressure

We support teams to adopt engineering processes and systems that remain effective when deadlines tighten, orders change, and priorities shift.

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Systems that support engineering control

Version-controlled bills of materials

Engineering teams manage BoMs that reflect current designs and revisions, reducing confusion and build errors.

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Clear release and change workflows

Design changes follow defined release paths, improving coordination with production and purchasing.

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Traceability across build and service

Engineering decisions remain visible throughout production and after-sales activity, supporting quality and learning.

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One shared operational view

Engineering operates from the same underlying information as production, purchasing, and service, reducing misalignment and friction.

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Where we apply structure to engineering operations

Our work with engineering teams focuses on identifying those points where change control, and version management issues may  create unnecessary disruption. These solution areas represent key opportunities to apply integrated ERP software and cross functional data standards to enable engineering control across the production process.

Production planning

Plan, sequence, and adjust production using real capacity limits and live operational data.

Production planning

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Stock management

Maintain control of stock levels without over-ordering or disrupting production flow.

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Manufacturing CRM

Connect sales activity to delivery reality, from enquiry through to production release.

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Service management

Manage service, repairs, and after-sales work with full operational visibility.

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Make to order

Control complex, order-driven production with minimal reliance on manual coordination.

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Bill of materials manager

Maintain accurate, version-controlled BoMs that reflect how your products are actually built.

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Batch management

Track batches and serials clearly across production, quality, and delivery.

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Quality control

Embed quality checks into everyday workflows rather than managing them separately.

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Purchasing

Align purchasing decisions to live production priorities and material demand.

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Discuss your operational challenges with Courbet

We support manufacturing organisations through complex operational change, from early assessment through to implementation and ongoing control.

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