CAV flies high with Inforlogic
Aerospace & Defence 
Aerospace & Defence 
CAV is a leading provider of ice protection and drag reduction technology to general aviation, commercial aerospace and defence markets worldwide. The only supplier of fluid-based ice protection systems globally and the leading supplier of laser perforated surfaces, CAV has operated as a critical technology and manufacturing partner to major commercial OEMs since 1942.
Working alongside aircraft engineers, CAV assists in the design, testing, analysis, manufacture, integration and approval of unique technology solutions to overcome critical safety challenges and increase the efficiency of flight.
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Having consolidated and sold off a number of its business units, CAV became an independent business in 2015, and has been supported by Baird Capital since 2017. With new investment and global resources CAV is now driving the business’ growth and innovation strategy forward to further penetrate and cement its leading position as a tier 1 supplier in the aviation and aerospace markets.
CAV’s independent status saw the company reduce its global sites from 11 to just three and consequently CAV reviewed the performance of all of its back office systems. Following an evaluation of requirements, a decision was made to upgrade to the current version of Infor CloudSuite Industrial via business software consultancy Inforlogic.
Having used Infor CloudSuite Industrial (SyteLine) for many years, CAV had every confidence that it was the right solution but needed a modern platform and new capabilities to support a shift in the business. The upgrade to the latest version was designed to capitalise on new functionality built on robust modern infrastructure.
CAV Systems selected Inforlogic as its support partner based on its in-depth knowledge and experience of enterprise software deployments within complex manufacturing environments, extensive technology skills, and the dedication and professionalism of the team.
Having gone live following a smooth deployment, Infor CloudSuite Industrial is now supporting CAV across a number of key areas.
The nature of the aerospace industry means that many projects which CAV is involved in are collaborative and complex in nature, spanning Government agencies, aircraft owners and OEMs. The robust project management capabilities in Infor CloudSuite Industrial, which include granular tracking of objectives, costs and inventory, are imperative as a means of demonstrating visibility and fostering communication. Integrated with a dedicated quality control solution to optimise standards, the solution also supports regulatory requirements and compliance efficiently.
In parallel, the CRM module is supporting CAV’s customer focus, in particular for aircraft aftermarket, facilitating enhanced relationship management and customer visibility.
Inforlogic really delivered on this project. A true one-stop-shop, the team’s application knowledge, technical expertise and experience of deployments in the manufacturing industry was hugely impressive. This, combined with the enthusiasm, professionalism and creativity of our team meant that the project was the smoothest go-live I have ever been involved in.
VP Business Improvement & Services, CAV
“From a business perspective we now have the tools to generate a much deeper understanding of our business,” comments Andrew Porteous, VP, Business Improvement and Services. “The team is able to look to the future and plan accordingly using the APS capabilities, and has meant that we are able to be much more proactive in our operations. As a result of this enhanced planning, our OTIF has increased by more than 30% and is now into the mid 90s (%).”
Infrastructure-wise, the use of virtual servers has led to a more robust risk profile for CAV, with seamless backups and disaster recovery processes, which was a fundamental aspect of future proofing the company’s operations.
“Inforlogic really delivered on this project. A true one-stop-shop, the team’s application knowledge, technical expertise and experience of deployments in the manufacturing industry was hugely impressive,” Andrew concludes. “This, combined with the enthusiasm, professionalism and creativity of our team meant that the project was the smoothest go-live I have ever been involved in.”
“We are looking forward to a continued relationship with Inforlogic as we turn our attention to both expanding our use of the system, unlocking greater potential to boost efficiencies further.”
“With Inforlogic as our lead consultancy partner, we have every confidence that we can embrace the opportunities ahead and continue our journey as a leader in our field.”
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