Advancing shipyard innovation at the SSI World Conference
At the SSI World Conference in Biloxi, Mississippi, Floorganise and SSI showcased important progress in their joint project for the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP). This collaboration connects SSI’s Shipbuilding PLM with Floorganise’s Floor2Plan Shipyard MES, introducing automated detail planning based on engineering data.
Key Milestones in the Joint Project
During the conference, Floorganise and SSI demonstrated how their integrated systems are transforming shipyard operations. By connecting SSI’s Shipbuilding PLM with Floorganise’s Floor2Plan, they showcased how engineering data can seamlessly trigger automated production planning and scheduling. This integration allows shipyards to create detailed plans, assign resources, and sequence activities automatically, significantly reducing manual effort and improving precision.
The integration of SSI’s Shipbuilding PLM with Floor2Plan was showcased, demonstrating how engineering data now seamlessly triggers detailed production planning and scheduling. Using engineering data to improve production processes. By bridging the gap between design and production, this collaboration creates a “digital thread” that keeps workflows aligned and responsive to real-time changes.
The system also addresses common challenges like inconsistent data flow and time-consuming manual updates. With this integration, shipyards can now rely on a unified process that reduces delays, enhances accuracy, and provides supervisors with actionable insights to make informed decisions on the spot.
Workshops with Leading Shipyards
Shipyards like Fincantieri Marinette Marine and Huntington Ingalls Shipyards played an active role in this project. Through workshops, they invited to share challenges and test potential solutions at large. It was from these that the project took its shape, guaranteeing that the new planning tools truly solve real problems and deliver practical benefits.
Next Steps
The project will move on to broader testing and implementation with an adequate foundation in place. Floorganise and SSI will ensure that innovative solutions are delivered to improve the processes of their shipyards, help them reduce bottlenecks, and most importantly remain competitive.
“This partnership exemplifies how technological connectivity can solve major pain points for the shipbuilding industry,” commented Ronald de Vries, Managing Director at Floorganise. “As we bring engineering and production together, we provide shipyards with tools that enable them to, not only improve their efficiency but also deliver better results.”
