Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are designed to streamline operations and enhance decision-making. However, a significant number of ERP implementations fail to deliver the anticipated benefits. According to McKinsey & Company, approximately 70% of digital transformations fail to achieve their goals, often due to a misalignment between the system and the organization’s actual needs.

“Xengineering” represents a synthesis of the challenges and solutions ORCADEA has encountered while working with various mid-sized engineering firms in Perth, Western Australia. These firms often carve a niche by delivering innovative, bespoke industrial automation projects. Renowned for technical excellence, they experience significant growth, attracting larger and more complex contracts. However, this success frequently brings forth a critical challenge – a growth paradox. The very expansion that signifies success begins to strain the company’s operational foundations, revealing deep-seated inefficiencies that threaten future scalability.

Manufacturing businesses in Western Australia face unique challenges—from supply chain disruptions and labour shortages to increasing operational costs. To stay competitive, manufacturers need a solution that integrates all aspects of their operations, streamlines workflows, and provides real-time insights.