Executive Summary

The Aerospace and Defence (A&D) sector faces increasing data challenges as it navigates complex manufacturing processes, stringent safety regulations, and globally distributed supply chains. Fragmented and ungoverned master data continues to hinder operational efficiency, compliance, and digital transformation across the industry.

PiLog’s AI-enabled Data Quality and Governance Suite (DQGS) addresses these challenges by helping A&D organizations standardize, validate, and govern their engineering, asset, and maintenance data across multiple systems and geographies. This use case demonstrates how a leading aerospace enterprise is now achieving enhanced data accuracy, improved operational reliability, and faster decision-making all built on a foundation of ISO-aligned , high-quality master data.

Industry Challenges in Aerospace and Defense

Before PiLog’s intervention, Aerospace and Defence (A&D) enterprises typically struggled with:

Fragmented and ungoverned data across engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance systems

Inaccurate asset tracking, duplication of effort, and reduced production efficiency

Lack of standardized part, equipment, and maintenance taxonomy

Inconsistent data structures leading to errors in procurement, MRO, and compliance reporting

Disconnected supply chain and lifecycle management systems

Delays in component availability, maintenance backlogs, and increased operational costs

Incomplete or inaccurate technical documentation

Compliance risks with aviation and defence standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, and MIL-SPEC

Siloed governance across programs, facilities, and global operations

Limited traceability, poor interoperability, and weak data-driven decision-making

These challenges led to inefficiencies across the A&D value chain impacting reliability, compliance, and mission readiness and restricted the industry’s ability to achieve digital transformation and operational excellence at scale.

Customer Success Focus: Material Master and BOM Standardization

A major aviation engineering enterprise operating across one of the world’s busiest airports faced major challenges with fragmented asset records, inaccurate physical location data, and unstructured asset hierarchies across 400+ facilities. These inefficiencies caused poor maintenance visibility, delays in spare parts tracking, and compliance risks in facility and asset management .

Project Goals

These challenges led to inefficiencies across the A&D value chain impacting reliability, compliance, and mission readiness and restricted the industry’s ability to achieve digital transformation and operational excellence at scale.

PiLog’s Deliverables

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Asset Records Verified & Standardized

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Functional & Physical Location Structures Developed

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Equipment Hierarchies & Classifications Defined

PiLog’s Solution: Implementing Master Data Governance

Using PiLog DQGS platform, a comprehensive and ISO-aligned Master Data Governance (MDG) framework was implemented to transform the aerospace enterprise’s fragmented and inconsistent data landscape into a unified, trusted source of truth:

Measurable Results Delivered

Metric / KPI Impact Achieved Strategic Value
Data Accuracy & Completeness 0% Enhanced maintenance planning and asset reliability
Duplicate Asset Reduction 0% Reduced maintenance delays and data redundancy
Asset Traceability & Visibility 0% Improved tracking and faster fault resolution
ERP & CMMS Integration Readiness 0% Streamlined maintenance operations and reporting
Maintenance Efficiency 0% deployment time Faster asset servicing and optimized resource use
Regulatory Compliance 0% Ensured audit readiness and safety compliance

These improvements delivered measurable business value by enhancing asset visibility, streamlining maintenance operations, and ensuring full compliance with global standards. With accurate, traceable, and ERP-integrated asset data, the organization achieved faster maintenance cycles, reduced duplication, and improved operational reliability establishing a strong foundation for scalable, intelligent, and data-driven facility management.

Standards Alignment and Recognition

PiLog’s implementation aligned with recognized global standards:

PiLog’s excellence in data governance was further evidenced by a 4.7/5 Gartner Peer Insights score, with 86% of users recommending the platform.

Conclusion

By partnering with PiLog, the aerospace and defence enterprise successfully transformed fragmented asset and location data into a unified, intelligent, and compliant ecosystem, enabling:

PiLog’s AI-powered Data Quality and Governance Suite established a robust foundation for intelligent, connected, and compliant asset management empowering operational excellence, reliability, and digital transformation across the aerospace sector.