Assessing 3D Data Readiness for Factories, Suppliers, and Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) Organizations
Bringing over 30 years of User Experience (UX) and Social Science Experience to Supply Chain Analysis Through:
- Supplier surveys that are expertly curated from real-world supply chain interviews and history.
- Social science collaboration with Procurement
- Meeting suppliers where they are today through video demonstration of relevant topics, such as:
- 3D PDF sample data set, authored in the company’s own Model-Based Definition (MBD) system
- Technical Data Package (TDP) definition, benefits, and resultant 3D data digital thread
Establish baselines for your current operational state and capabilities.
Are Small to Medium Manufacturers (SMM) Ready for Your 3D Data?
Leverage social science expertise to evaluate your suppliers using your data.
- Data-based System Usability Scale (SUS) scores
- Reveal insights into supplier use of:
- MBD Components
- MBD Assemblies
- Attributes & Annotations
- Navigation and Views
- 3D Parts List
- Title Block
- Discover key factors hindering Model-Based Definition adoption, including file formats, models in the quoting process, overall process, GD&T challenges, and computer access
Are your MBD practices ready?
Are your suppliers ready?
Is your factory ready?
Full Lifecycle Evaluation Includes:
Engineering:
- CAD software tools used
- Process knowledge of how to generate manufacturing and quality instructions from the design data (e.g. Drawing)
Manufacturing & Quality:
- Manufacturing software (e.g. CAM) tools used
- Quality software (e.g. CMM) and measurement equipment used
- Process knowledge of manufacturing planning, work instructions, travelers, operation instructions, and tool programming (e.g. CNC)
- Process knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI), in-process inspection, final inspection and tool programming (e.g. CMM)
Subject Matter Expert (SME) Input & Review:
- RFQ Receiver
- Engineering Lead
- Manufacturing Lead
- Quality Lead
Set realistic goals for your future plans and benefits agreement.
Let’s schedule a time to talk about your Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) needs and how we can help you achieve 3D digital transition success.