AI-Powered ERP for the Modern Aerospace & Defense Manufacturer
Ditch the data silos. Master compliance. And deliver every project on time and on budget. ArionERP unifies your entire operation on a single, intelligent platform.
In an industry where precision is non-negotiable, are you still battling disconnected spreadsheets, looming compliance audits, and supply chain surprises? The complexities of aerospace and defense manufacturing demand more than a generic ERP. You need a system built for your world: a world of multi-level BOMs, stringent quality mandates, and complete lifecycle traceability. ArionERP is your command center, engineered to bring clarity, control, and compliance to your entire operation.
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An ERP Engineered for Aerospace Excellence
AS9100 Native Compliance
Our Quality Management System (QMS) isn't an add-on; it's woven into the fabric of our ERP. Manage non-conformances, CAPAs, and audits from a single source of truth, ensuring you're always ready for inspection.
End-to-End Traceability
Gain granular, bi-directional visibility from raw material receipt to final product shipment. Instantly track any lot or serial number throughout its entire lifecycle, satisfying the most stringent customer and regulatory demands.
AI-Powered Scheduling
Move beyond static production plans. Our AI engine analyzes machine capacity, material availability, and labor constraints in real-time to optimize your shop floor schedule, reduce bottlenecks, and improve on-time delivery.
MRO-Ready Modules
Efficiently manage complex repair, overhaul, and maintenance workflows. Our dedicated MRO modules handle everything from teardown and inspection to reassembly and service billing, all integrated with your core inventory and financials.
Unified Data Platform
Eliminate the "spreadsheet shuffle" between departments. ArionERP integrates engineering (BOMs), production, quality, supply chain, and finance into one cohesive system for unparalleled visibility and data-driven decision-making.
Scalable for Growth
Our solution is designed to grow with you. Whether you're a Tier 3 supplier or a mid-sized OEM, ArionERP provides the power of a Tier-1 system without the crippling cost and complexity, ensuring a future-proof investment.
Robust Security & ITAR
With SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, we provide enterprise-grade security. Our system supports the controls and access restrictions necessary to help you manage ITAR-controlled data and projects with confidence.
Expert A&D Implementation
We're not just software providers; we're industry partners. Our implementation team understands the nuances of aerospace manufacturing and will configure ArionERP to your specific processes for a faster, smoother, and more successful deployment.
Future-Proof Technology
Built on a modern, flexible architecture, ArionERP easily integrates with other systems and is continuously updated with the latest advancements in AI, IoT, and analytics, ensuring your business stays at the forefront of innovation.
Core Aerospace ERP Modules
Production Control & MES
Gain real-time visibility and control over your shop floor operations, from work order release to finished goods.
- Track job progress and costs in real-time.
- Optimize machine and labor utilization.
- Implement paperless shop floor data collection.
Advanced Quality Management (QMS)
Embed quality into every step of your process to ensure AS9100 compliance and reduce the cost of poor quality.
- Manage inspections, non-conformances (NCRs), and CAPAs.
- Maintain detailed device history records (DHR).
- Automate the generation of Certificates of Conformance (CoC).
Bill of Materials (BOM) Management
Manage complex, multi-level BOMs with precision, including full revision control and engineering change management.
- Handle phantom BOMs, variants, and options.
- Integrate directly with CAD and PLM systems.
- Ensure production always uses the correct, approved revision.
Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II)
Balance supply and demand with powerful planning tools that ensure materials and capacity are available when needed.
- Run what-if scenarios to model demand changes.
- Generate accurate production and purchasing plans.
- Improve on-time delivery performance significantly.
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Optimize your entire supply chain, from supplier management and procurement to logistics and delivery.
- Track supplier performance with scorecards.
- Automate purchase order generation based on MRP.
- Gain visibility into inbound and outbound shipments.
Inventory & Warehouse Management
Maintain optimal inventory levels with complete control over stock movements, locations, and valuations.
- Implement full lot and serial number traceability.
- Manage multiple warehouses and bin locations.
- Utilize barcode scanning for accuracy and efficiency.
Procurement & Purchase Management
Streamline your purchasing processes, from requisitions and RFQs to purchase orders and invoice matching.
- Manage approved supplier lists (ASL).
- Automate approval workflows for better control.
- Track purchase price variances and supplier lead times.
Project Management & Costing
Manage long-term, complex projects with integrated tools for planning, execution, and cost tracking.
- Define project structures with WBS and milestones.
- Track actual costs against budget in real-time.
- Allocate resources and manage project-specific inventory.
Financials & Accounting
Get a complete, real-time view of your financial health with a fully integrated accounting suite.
- Automate accounts payable and receivable.
- Manage multi-currency and multi-company financials.
- Generate compliant financial statements and reports.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Manage the entire customer lifecycle, from initial quote and contract management to post-delivery support.
- Generate accurate quotes based on BOMs and routing.
- Track opportunities and manage your sales pipeline.
- Provide superior customer service with integrated case management.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO)
Execute complex MRO activities with dedicated workflows for teardown, inspection, repair, and reassembly.
- Manage service contracts and warranties.
- Track component lifecycle and service history.
- Generate detailed service reports and billing.
Compliance & Audit Management
Simplify compliance with built-in tools for managing regulations like ITAR, DFARS, and environmental standards.
- Maintain comprehensive, unalterable audit trails.
- Control access to sensitive data based on roles and clearance.
- Automate reporting for regulatory bodies.
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Integration
Seamlessly connect engineering with manufacturing to ensure a smooth transition from design to production.
- Synchronize engineering BOMs with manufacturing BOMs.
- Manage engineering change orders (ECOs) effectively.
- Reduce errors and accelerate new product introduction (NPI).
Human Resources Management
Manage your most valuable asset with integrated HR tools for payroll, time tracking, and skills management.
- Track employee certifications and training records.
- Ensure labor reporting accuracy for costing.
- Streamline onboarding and performance reviews.
AI & Business Intelligence (BI)
Leverage your data with powerful analytics, dashboards, and AI-driven predictive insights.
- Forecast demand with greater accuracy.
- Identify potential quality issues before they occur.
- Monitor KPIs with customizable, role-based dashboards.
Achieve Audit-Proof Compliance. Effortlessly.
In the aerospace and defense industry, compliance isn't optional—it's the foundation of your business. ArionERP is architected to make achieving and maintaining compliance simpler and more reliable. We provide the digital backbone to enforce your quality processes, secure your data, and generate the documentation you need to pass audits with confidence.
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Digital Audit Trails: Capture a complete, unchangeable history of every transaction, quality check, and material movement.
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Role-Based Security: Enforce strict access controls to manage sensitive and export-controlled (ITAR) data, ensuring information is only seen by authorized personnel.
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Automated Reporting: Generate Certificates of Conformance, traceability reports, and other critical compliance documents directly from the system, eliminating manual errors.
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Integrated QMS: Manage all quality processes—from first article inspections to corrective actions—within the same system that runs your production, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
Success Stories in A&D Manufacturing
Achieving AS9100 Certification and Improving On-Time Delivery
"ArionERP transformed our quality department. What used to take us days of searching through paper records now takes minutes. Our last AS9100 audit was the smoothest we've ever had. The real-time traceability is a game-changer."
Client Overview
Precision Aero Components is a 75-employee Tier 2 supplier of machined parts for major commercial aircraft platforms. They were facing increasing pressure from their prime customers to improve quality documentation and on-time delivery rates.
The Problem
Their legacy system and collection of spreadsheets created data silos, making end-to-end traceability nearly impossible. Preparing for AS9100 audits was a frantic, manual effort, and production delays were common due to poor visibility into material availability and shop floor status.
Key Challenges
- Inability to quickly trace lot numbers from raw material to shipped part.
- Time-consuming and error-prone manual audit preparation.
- Frequent production stoppages due to unexpected material shortages.
- Lack of real-time data to identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
Our Solution
- Implemented ArionERP with the core QMS and Production Control modules.
- Deployed barcode scanning on the shop floor for real-time data capture.
- Configured automated workflows for non-conformance and CAPA processes.
- Integrated the MRP module to provide accurate material requirement forecasts.
Reducing Turnaround Time for Critical Component Repair
"The MRO module gave us the visibility we desperately needed. We can now track every component through every step of the repair process, quote more accurately, and get assets back to our customers faster. Our service level has improved dramatically."
Client Overview
Turbine Support Services is a specialized MRO facility focusing on auxiliary power units (APUs). They were struggling to manage complex repair workflows, track costs accurately, and provide customers with reliable turnaround time (TAT) estimates.
The Problem
Disparate systems for work orders, inventory, and billing led to inefficiencies and a lack of visibility. Technicians wasted time searching for parts, and it was difficult to determine the true profitability of each repair job.
Key Challenges
- Inaccurate and inconsistent repair TAT estimates.
- Difficulty tracking labor and material costs for each job.
- Poor inventory control for rotable and consumable parts.
- Manual and cumbersome process for creating service reports and invoices.
Our Solution
- Deployed the ArionERP MRO and Financials modules.
- Established standardized work scopes and bills of materials for common repairs.
- Implemented real-time labor tracking and parts consumption reporting.
- Automated the generation of quotes, work orders, and final invoices.
Managing Complex Assemblies and Supply Chain for a New UAV Platform
"As a startup, we needed an ERP that was powerful but not overwhelming. ArionERP gave us the project management and BOM control of a much larger system. It allowed us to manage our complex supply chain and multi-stage assembly process from day one."
Client Overview
AeroVantage Dynamics is an innovative startup developing a specialized unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for industrial inspection. They needed to manage a complex, global supply chain and a multi-stage final assembly process.
The Problem
As a new company, they had no existing systems and were trying to manage everything with spreadsheets. This was quickly becoming unmanageable, risking project delays and making it impossible to track costs or manage their intricate, 10-level BOM.
Key Challenges
- Managing a deep, multi-level Bill of Materials with frequent engineering changes.
- Coordinating dozens of global suppliers with varying lead times.
- Lacking a single source of truth for project status and costs.
- Needing a scalable system that could grow with the company from prototype to full production.
Our Solution
- Implemented ArionERP's Project Management, BOM, and Supply Chain modules.
- Utilized the PLM integration to sync the engineering BOM with the manufacturing BOM.
- Set up the MRP system to automate purchase planning based on the master production schedule.
- Provided a cloud-based solution for affordable, scalable, and secure access.
Hear From Our Clients
"The level of detail in the traceability module is phenomenal. We can pull a full device history record in seconds. It's saved us countless hours and given our customers incredible confidence in our processes."
"We chose ArionERP because they understood the MRO business. The system is flexible enough to handle our unique repair workflows, and the implementation team felt like true partners."
"As a CFO, I live in the data. ArionERP provides a single source of truth that connects shop floor costs directly to our financial statements. The real-time visibility into project profitability is invaluable."
"Our supply chain is incredibly complex. The MRP and supplier management tools in ArionERP have helped us reduce stockouts, improve supplier performance, and navigate disruptions more effectively."
"The implementation was surprisingly smooth. The ArionERP team took the time to understand our processes and configured the system to fit our needs, rather than forcing us into a rigid template. The support has been excellent."
"Passing our AS9100 audit was our top priority. The integrated QMS module made it possible. All our records, from inspections to CAPAs, are centralized, linked, and easily accessible. It's a massive improvement."
Frequently Asked Questions
ArionERP has a built-in Quality Management System (QMS) designed for AS9100. It manages key processes like Document Control, Non-conformance Reporting (NCR), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Audit Management, and employee training records. Every transaction is logged, creating an unchangeable audit trail. This integration means your quality data is directly linked to your production and inventory data, providing complete traceability and simplifying audit preparation.
Absolutely. We specialize in providing scalable solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). ArionERP offers the power and depth of a Tier-1 system but is designed for faster implementation and a lower total cost of ownership. Our cloud-based options and phased implementation plans allow you to start with the core modules you need today and add functionality as your business grows and your needs evolve.
Yes. While the ERP system itself is one part of your overall compliance strategy, ArionERP provides critical tools to help you manage ITAR requirements. This includes robust, role-based access controls to restrict access to sensitive technical data, secure data hosting options (including GovCloud environments), and audit trails to track who accessed what information and when. We work with you to configure the system to support your specific ITAR compliance program.
Implementation timelines vary based on complexity, but for a small to mid-sized A&D company, a phased implementation of core modules can often go live in 4-6 months. Our "QuickStart" packages are designed for even faster deployment. We focus on a structured methodology that prioritizes your most critical needs first to ensure you start seeing a return on your investment as quickly as possible.
Yes. Integration is a core strength. We have experience integrating with popular CAD and PLM systems to create a seamless flow of information from engineering to manufacturing. This allows you to synchronize your Engineering BOM (eBOM) with your Manufacturing BOM (mBOM), manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) effectively, and reduce the risk of errors caused by manual data entry.
Ready to Engineer Your A&D Operations for the Future?
Stop letting disconnected systems and compliance burdens dictate your potential. See how a unified, intelligent ERP can streamline your operations, ensure quality, and drive profitable growth. Schedule a personalized demo with one of our aerospace industry experts today.