Manufacturing Use Case

AI Predicting the Ripple Effect of
Engineering Changes Before They Hit the Floor

Reduce production disruptions by 40% with proactive change impact detection

With AI-powered impact analysis, this manufacturer reduced costly surprises by mapping design changes to procurement and production effects — in real time.

Design Changes Were Causing Operational Disruptions

A mid-sized manufacturer known for custom, complex assemblies was frequently updating designs during the engineering phase — often days before builds began. These changes were necessary, but they caused major downstream issues.

A last-minute part change might delay procurement. A shifted sub-assembly could invalidate work instructions. In some cases, production teams discovered the change only after starting the job, resulting in rework and material waste.

The company needed visibility — a way to assess the full impact of each change before it triggered a domino effect in operations.

Design changes weren't mapped to supply chain or shop floor processes in real time

Engineers had no quick way to see the downstream impact of their updates

Procurement delays and production errors increased when changes were missed

Operations teams were reacting to problems instead of preventing them

Factory floor operations

Steps to Success

The engagement began with a focused AI pilot designed to help the client detect the ripple effects of engineering changes across procurement and production. Once validated, the solution was scaled into an automated alert system — empowering cross-functional teams to act before issues surfaced.

01

Pilot Scoping & Use Case Definition

Captivix partnered with engineering and operations leads to define the pilot scope: Build an AI system that could identify all downstream impacts of a design change — across purchasing, manufacturing, and floor instructions — without relying on manual reviews.

Key Objectives:

Identify what type of design changes create the most disruption
Align engineering, procurement, and production on a shared impact model
Define alert criteria based on business risk and operational urgency
Ensure the pilot could run independently without interrupting day-to-day work
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Pilot Scoping & Use Case Definition
02

Data Mapping & Dependency Modeling

We aggregated and mapped data from multiple systems to build a comprehensive dependency graph:

Engineering change logs
BOM structures and sub-assemblies
Procurement lead times and vendor data
Routing sheets, work instructions, and production order flows
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Data Mapping & Dependency Modeling
03

AI Model Development & Testing

Captivix developed a hybrid model using multiple AI techniques to accurately trace and predict change impacts:

Graph Neural Networks to trace dependencies across assemblies, suppliers, and operations
Natural Language Processing (NLP) to extract and classify changes from design notes
Business rules to flag priority levels and exclude low-risk changes
Leveraged AutoML frameworks to accelerate model tuning and performance testing
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AI Model Development & Testing
04

Cross-Functional Validation

Procurement, engineering, and production teams reviewed AI-generated impact assessments to validate accuracy and refine the model:

The model accurately flagged past incidents that had previously slipped through
Teams provided input to fine-tune alert sensitivity and urgency logic
AI outputs were refined to align with how each team defines "impact"
Pilot Development
Cross-Functional Validation
05

Real-Time Automation & ERP Integration

With the model validated, Captivix deployed the system in real time for continuous monitoring and automated alerts:

Every design change is now scanned automatically for downstream impacts
Affected teams are alerted within minutes via dashboard and email
The model connects with both the ERP and PLM for seamless visibility
Full Agentic AI Implementation
Real-Time Automation & ERP Integration
Impact Analysis Dashboard

From Surprise Delays to Proactive Decision-Making

With AI-powered change impact detection in place, the client shifted from reactive firefighting to confident, coordinated execution across departments.

40%
Reduction in production disruptions
33%
Decrease in procurement delays
Zero
Rework/scrap from missed changes
Minutes
Proactive alerts for high-risk updates
40% reduction in production disruptions from late design changes
33% decrease in procurement delays linked to overlooked changes
Prevented several rework/scrap events entirely
Teams now get proactive alerts for high-risk design updates within minutes

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