Engineering Change Management
Controlled ECN/ECR workflows with comprehensive impact analysis, automated approvals, real-time notifications, and complete change history for manufacturing excellence.
The Challenge of Engineering Changes
Engineering changes must be reviewed, approved, and communicated accurately to avoid costly rework and production delays. Without proper change control:
Rework and Scrap
Production using outdated designs wastes materials and labor
Delayed Time-to-Market
Slow approval processes delay product launches
Communication Gaps
Teams unaware of changes cause inconsistencies
Audit Findings
Incomplete change documentation leads to non-conformances
Comprehensive Change Management Features
Our ECN/ECR solution provides all the tools needed for effective engineering change control.
Controlled ECN/ECR Workflows
Structured change request and change notice workflows with configurable approval gates and routing rules.
Impact Analysis Documentation
Comprehensive impact assessment templates covering technical, cost, quality, and schedule implications.
Automated Approvals & Notifications
Role-based approval routing with automatic notifications, reminders, and escalation rules.
Complete Change History
Immutable audit trail of all changes, approvals, comments, and revisions for full traceability.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Involve engineering, manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams in the change review process.
Document Linkage
Automatically link affected drawings, BOMs, specs, and work instructions to change records.
ECN/ECR Workflow Process
Structured change management process from initial request through implementation and verification.
Change Request (ECR)
Initiate change request with problem description, proposed solution, and justification.
Impact Assessment
Cross-functional teams evaluate technical, cost, quality, and schedule impacts.
Review & Approval
Stakeholders review assessment and approve or request modifications to the change.
Change Notice (ECN)
Approved changes are documented with implementation instructions and affected items.
Implementation
Execute change across affected documents, processes, and production with tracking.
Verification & Close
Verify implementation effectiveness and formally close the change record.
Cross-Functional Impact Analysis
Comprehensive impact assessment across all affected departments and documentation.
Engineering
- Drawings
- CAD models
- Specifications
- BOMs
Manufacturing
- Work instructions
- Process flows
- Tooling
- Equipment
Quality
- Inspection criteria
- Test procedures
- Control plans
- FMEA
Supply Chain
- Vendor specs
- Purchase orders
- Inventory
- Lead times
Business Benefits
Transform your engineering change process with measurable improvements.
Faster Change Implementation
Automated workflows and parallel approvals reduce change cycle time significantly.
Reduced Rework
Thorough impact analysis prevents costly mistakes and production disruptions.
End-to-End Traceability
Complete audit trail from request to implementation for compliance and governance.
Better Communication
Automatic notifications ensure all stakeholders are informed of change status.
Compliance Ready
Documented change control process meets ISO, IATF, and industry-specific requirements.
Cross-Functional Alignment
Structured process ensures all departments are aligned before changes are implemented.
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