How One Aerospace Manufacturer Achieved 523 FAIRs in a Single Month During Critical Facility Relocation
How One Aerospace Manufacturer Achieved 523 FAIRs in a Single Month During Critical Facility Relocation
When Crisis Becomes Opportunity
The Results That Redefined Aerospace Quality Management
523
FAIRs
processed in peak month (5x normal volume)
86% First
Pass Yield
processed in peak month (5x normal volume)
5-Day
Cycle Time
maintained despite facility move
Zero Customer Delivery Impacts
throughout relocation
Facility Relocation + Exponential FAI Requirements
Ace Thermal Systems faced what every aerospace manufacturer fears: a critical facility transition coinciding with unprecedented First Article Inspection demands. With customer commitments unchanged and quality standards non-negotiable, they needed a solution that could scale instantly—or risk losing everything they'd built.
The stakes were clear:
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FAI volume surged 379% during peak transition activities
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Manual processes couldn't handle the increased requirements
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Resource constraints from simultaneous relocation activities
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Zero tolerance for customer delivery delays
The Strategic Partnership That Changed Everything
Working with Net-Inspect's cloud-based FAI software and FAIRQA's implementation expertise, Ace didn't just survive their operational challenge—they set new performance benchmarks that positioned them for future growth.
Key transformation elements:
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Cloud infrastructure providing instant scalability
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AS9102-compliant workflows ensuring quality consistency
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Hands-on implementation support during critical transition
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Real-time visibility enabling rapid decision-making
"During our facility relocation, the demands on our quality team were immense, but our people rose to the challenge. Having the right tools, the right partners, and a committed Ace Thermal Systems team in place made all the difference.
What could have been a major bottleneck became one of our biggest wins."
Why This Case Study Matters for Your Operations
Whether you're facing facility transitions, capacity constraints, or growth challenges, Ace's experience proves that the right technology foundation transforms operational pressure into competitive advantage.
Download the complete case study to discover:
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Specific strategies for managing high-volume FAI requirements
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Cloud infrastructure benefits during operational transitions
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Metrics and KPIs that demonstrate ROI and business impact
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How strategic partnerships accelerate digital transformation
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Implementation best practices for aerospace manufacturers
