Like many large multinational companies with dispersed manufacturing facilities, HP has sought to attain cost savings by consolidating its manufacturing operations. While needing to maintain ongoing output of its products, the transition of an assembly line from one location to another – sometimes half way around the world – is an enormous logistical puzzle that has to be very carefully coordinated with full knowledge transfer occurring between the groups involved.
Business Need
Improve R&D process by better CAD/CAE data management
Maximize the benefits of a shared IT environment with parent company
Remove IT silos across the business units
Solutions overview
Created structure to help data management through IT services over complete lifecycle
Deployed storage technology using consulting and support services
Took advantage of various training opportunities to get up to speed quickly
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