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CHALLENGE

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The organization struggled to efficiently manage part substitution qualifications, leading to delays, limited visibility, and rising costs.

Processes were fragmented across multiple systems, with critical data such as supplier information, substitution records, and technical documentation stored in silos. Without a unified view, teams relied on ad hoc workflows, making it difficult to prioritize high-impact substitutions or act in a timely manner.

• Siloed systems limiting visibility into substitution opportunities
• Inconsistent and disconnected data across parts, suppliers, and documentation
• Ad hoc processes with no standardized cadence or governance
• No single source of truth restricting access to actionable insights
• Delays in qualification leading to increased costs and inefficiencies

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SOLUTIONS

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Aligned Automation developed a scalable Substitution Qualification (SubQ) framework to unify data, streamline workflows, and enable proactive decision-making.

The solution integrated multiple data sources into a single platform, providing end-to-end visibility into substitution opportunities while introducing prioritization and automation to accelerate execution.

By combining data mining, intelligent alerting, and structured workflows, teams gained the ability to identify, validate, and implement substitutions more efficiently.

Key capabilities included:

• Unified data model combining parts, supplier, substitution, and technical datasets
• Intelligent prioritization of substitution opportunities based on business impact
• End-to-end workflows for tracking, approvals, and implementation
• Integration of existing substitution data for faster validation
• Scalable framework designed to expand across part categories
• Tools and logic to optimize inventory and accelerate qualification cycles

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What Changed

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Substitution qualification evolved from fragmented and reactive to structured, prioritized, and data-driven.

Teams can now identify high-impact opportunities faster, streamline approvals, and reduce delays, improving efficiency while lowering costs across the supply chain.