Industry

Industrial information systems for defence: PLM, ALM and EAM

Complex systems, very long cycles, confidentiality and in-service support requirements: defence demands rigour and continuity.

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The context

Defence systems combine mechanical, electronic and software engineering, on programmes that span several decades, from design to withdrawal from service.

Configuration management, systems engineering and support for delivered equipment require robust information systems, within a strict security framework.

IT challenges: defence

The topics that come up most often in our discussions with manufacturers in the sector.

Configuration management

Track the definition of complex systems and their changes throughout their entire service life.

Requirements and systems engineering

Link needs, architecture, development and qualification.

In-service support

Organise maintenance and support for delivered equipment.

Sovereignty and confidentiality

Comply with the security constraints specific to defence programmes.

The CNEXT expertise involved

We support defence manufacturers with PLM and configuration management, ALM and MBSE, EAM for support, and ERP.

Our consultants provide consulting, business-side project assistance (AMOA), integration and application maintenance and training.

The role of each building block

PLM: product definition, bills of materials, changes and configuration.
ALM: requirements, systems engineering, software and traceability through to testing.
EAM / CMMS: maintenance of equipment and facilities, spare parts and costs.
ERP: purchasing, inventory, manufacturing orders, costs and business management.

Example assignments

Configuration management in PLM
Systems engineering and MBSE (ALM)
Organisation of support and maintenance (EAM)
PLM–ERP interfaces

Our approach

We deploy consultants who are used to long programmes and demanding configuration management processes. We ensure consistency between systems engineering, product definition and support, and comply with the security rules set by each client.

Every assignment begins with understanding your processes and the constraints of your industry. We then propose a realistic roadmap and support you as needed: one-off expertise, project support or reinforcement of your teams and those of your integrator. Our consultants combine business and technical expertise and are proficient in the leading solutions on the market.