The ETO challenge
If you’re in the Engineer-to-Order (ETO) business, you already know: no two projects are the same. Customers expect tailored solutions, tighter timelines, and flawless execution. But every customization introduces complexity into your assembly planning.
Missed updates, unmanaged design changes, or late communication with suppliers can turn a profitable project into a costly headache. That’s where robust change management with Siemens Teamcenter makes the difference.
How Teamcenter simplifies assembly planning
Teamcenter brings structure and clarity to one of the most complex environments in manufacturing: ETO assembly planning. Here’s how:
- Centralized change control – Track and manage design updates across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers in a single system.
- Linked planning and execution – Tie your assembly sequences directly to design data so updates flow automatically.
- Real-time collaboration – Eliminate the “spreadsheet chaos” and give every stakeholder, visibility into the latest plan.
- Impact analysis – Understand the ripple effects of a change before it hits production.
The result? Fewer surprises, faster responses, and greater confidence in meeting expectations for your customers’ expectations.
Real world payoff
One heavy-equipment ETO manufacturer used Teamcenter to standardize its change process across three plants. The impact was immediate:
- 25% reduction in late-stage rework.
- 30% faster approval cycles.
- Millions saved in scrap and overtime.
When complexity is the norm, robust change management isn’t optional, it’s a competitive advantage.
Why now?
ETO projects are only getting more complex. Customers want more customization, regulatory requirements are tougher, and labor shortages are adding pressure. Manufacturers who rely on email chains and siloed spreadsheets to manage assembly planning won’t keep up.
By connecting assembly planning with change management inside Teamcenter, you’re not just reacting—you’re staying ahead of every change.
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5 Steps to Smarter Change Management in Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing.
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