Driving digital transformation:
LISI Aerospace North America and Metam
” Metam has been an invaluable partner throughout this journey. Their focus on quality, integrity, and attention to detail has made a significant impact. We’re excited about our digital transformation and look forward to continuing this successful partnership.”
Jonathan Duquette,
IT VP for North America
Embracing Industry 4.0 for a smarter, more efficient future
With over 250 years of history, LISI Aerospace has been a leader in aeronautics innovation, producing critical components and driving engineering advancements. In 2023, LISI Aerospace North America embarked on a mission to modernize its production processes, embracing Industry 4.0 by digitizing its shop floor operations. To achieve this, they partnered with Metam.
Modernizing legacy systems for enhanced efficiency and scalability
LISI Aerospace North America upholds high standards of efficiency and precision. However, as production demands grew and industry expectations evolved, their legacy systems required modernization. The goal was to integrate these systems with cutting-edge technology to streamline operations, enable real-time decision-making, and ensure scalability while maintaining their commitment to quality and efficiency.
Shop floor control companion (SCC)
Metam collaborated closely with LISI Aerospace North America to develop the Shopfloor Control Companion (SCC), a scalable, user-friendly application built on Metam’s advanced technology.
SCC goes beyond real-time production visibility, managing key processes like goods receiving, quality control, inspection, and warehouse operations. It also features a packing module for streamlined packing and label printing, along with smart shipment management that groups orders by customer, priority, and weight. Integrated with third-party software, SCC ensures seamless delivery and tracking.
Scott Wood, CEO of LISI Aerospace North America:
Together, with the strength of our teams and our partnership, we’re shaping the next chapter of operational excellence, one fastener at a time.
With SCC, LISI can now
With a simple and intuitive interface for essential tools.
via Metam’s Integration Hub, enabling real-time data sharing and better decision-making.
With an architecture tailored to each facility’s IoT-specific requirements and customizable, configurable functionality.
Transforming operations with data-driven efficiency
Since implementing SCC, LISI Aerospace North America has experienced a significant operational transformation.
Jonathan Duquette, IT VP for North America at LISI Aerospace:
By partnering with Metam, we’re not just modernizing our shop floor operations; we’re advancing our long-term Industry 4.0 strategy. SCC gives us the insights and efficiency needed to stay agile and meet production demands.
These improvements have had a profound impact on LISI’s operations, enabling them to enhance efficiency, responsiveness, and scalability across various aspects of their production process:
Enabling real-time visibility into production data for quicker, more accurate responses and expanding the BI offering to executives.
Enabling real-time visibility into production data for quicker, more accurate responses and expanding the BI offering to executives.
Supporting long-term expansion through SCC’s design, ensuring sustainability across global operations.
Ensuring consistent product excellence with improved monitoring and management.
Increasing efficiency in inbound and outbound operations, improving inventory accuracy, and reducing delays.
Allowing shopfloor users to work efficiently with SCC’s intuitive interface, reducing complexity and the need for extensive training.
Decreasing the number of required ERP licenses, leading to significant cost savings for LISI.
Empowering LISI for Industry 4.0 Leadership
With these improvements, SCC has empowered LISI to meet the growing demands of modern aerospace production, reinforcing its position as a leader in Industry 4.0 innovation.
A Successful Partnership for Lasting Digital Transformation
The collaboration between LISI Aerospace and Metam demonstrates how tailored digital solutions can transform manufacturing. By modernizing its shopfloor with SCC, LISI Aerospace North America has improved efficiency, enhanced data accuracy, and positioned itself to tackle current challenges while seizing future opportunities. This digital transformation lays the groundwork for long-term growth, maintaining LISI’s leadership in aerospace innovation.
Houcine Jeljeli, CEO of Metam:
At Metam, we help clients overcome operational challenges and achieve their strategic goals. LISI trusted us with their digital transformation, and together, we created a solution that truly adds value.
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