In the world of global manufacturing, managing complex, multi-site projects can often feel less like strategic coordination and more like herding cats.
For large manufacturers operating across geographically dispersed plants, like those in the heavy equipment and industrial machinery sectors, the challenges are immense. Teams operate in silos. Updates live on disconnected spreadsheets. Communication lags. By the time issues are escalating, it’s often too late and what started as a simple delay can spiral into full-blown disruption.
According to a report on advanced manufacturing only 30% of large-scale industrial projects finish on time and within budget. The root cause? Lack of integrated visibility and inconsistent execution processes across plants and functions.
The challenge: Complexity without cohesion
Whether you’re launching a new product line, retooling a facility, or coordinating global supply chain projects, the operational landscape is a maze:
- Each plant runs its own project tracking method
- Status updates are buried in email chains or Excel files
- Cross-functional visibility is limited or non-existent
- Decision-making is delayed due to outdated data
In industries like heavy equipment manufacturing, where project timelines directly impact delivery schedules, cost margins, and customer satisfaction, this lack of coordination is not just inconvenient but its risky
The solution: Centralized Project Intelligence with Microsoft Power Platform
At Advaiya, we help manufacturers transform project chaos into clarity using our Project Progress Tracker and Work & Operations Management solutions built on Microsoft Power Platform and tailored specifically for multi-plant coordination by using our Peripheral Automation framework.
These solutions empower organizations to:
- Gain real-time project visibility
Through centralized dashboards powered by Power BI, executives and plant managers can track project health, progress, and blockers all in real time.
- Standardized workflows across plants
Using Power Apps and Power Automate; we help you define consistent project workflows – while still allowing for localized flexibility. This ensures repeatable success across geographies and reduces the “reinvent the wheel” syndrome.
- Automate the Mundane, Focus on the Critical
Routine updates, approvals, escalation alerts, and documentation can all be automated. Your teams spend less time chasing data and more time solving problems that matter.
- Enable Predictive Oversight
By integrating operational data, we can surface early warning signs – whether it’s a supplier delay, equipment issue, or resource constraint. This helps avoid downstream disruptions and enables proactive interventions.
What makes Advaiya & our approach different:
Our Peripheral Automation framework ensures you don’t have to rip and replace your existing systems to achieve transformation. We work alongside your current infrastructure, layering intelligence and visibility without disruption.
Key features of our approach include:
- Integration with existing ERP and PLM systems (such as Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle)
- Role-based dashboards for plant managers, project leaders, and executives
- Mobile access to update progress or flag issues from shop floors
- Custom templates and rule-based workflows aligned with ISO or internal governance
Our deep partnership with Microsoft and our experience across manufacturing, engineering, and capital-intensive industries ensures that we speak your language from Gantt charts to cost codes.
Why It matters now
According to research conducted in 2024, over 70% of industrial leaders identified cross-plant visibility and coordination as their top digital priority up from 52% in 2022. As supply chains become more volatile and production timelines tighter, manufacturers need systems that empower decision-makers with the right data at the right time.
Moreover, as ESG, compliance, and efficiency expectations grow, leadership teams need auditable, transparent, and measurable project execution frameworks that can scale.
Start with one high-impact project
Change doesn’t have to be overwhelming. We typically recommend starting with one plant or a critical project implementing our project tracking and work coordination system with minimal IT lift. Once validated, it can be scaled across locations and departments.
Clients who’ve adopted this approach report:
- 20–30% faster project delivery times
- 40% reduction in time spent on manual status updates
- Improved alignment across supply chain, production, and finance functions
Bringing order to your operations
Managing projects across multiple plants shouldn’t feel like firefighting. With the right visibility, automation, and standardization, it becomes a strategic advantage.
At Advaiya, we’re not just offering tools, we’re offering a smarter, more agile way to run industrial projects with confidence.
Let’s start with a single use case. See the results. Then scale. – Because in global manufacturing, clarity isn’t just power, it’s progress.
