SMI Group MES Implementation for Defense Manufacturing Inventory Control

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SMI Group MES Implementation for Defense Manufacturing Inventory Control

Case study showing how SMI Group deployed Priority MES to manage stock levels and support uninterrupted defense and energy manufacturing operations.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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SMI Group, a UK manufacturer of through-hull penetrators and connectors for naval, aerospace, and energy sectors, replaced legacy systems with Priority Manufacturing suite. The integrated MES, CRM, finance, and project management solution enabled real-time inventory visibility across complex, project-based production. System users more than doubled after rollout, and SMI now receives annual upgrades to maintain compliance and process efficiency in regulated defense environments.

Key takeaways

Priority MES replaced legacy systems unable to handle rising production volumes in defense manufacturing.

Single-database integration linked MES, CRM, finance, and project management across all departments.

Inventory visibility improved to maintain stock levels required for continuous manufacturing operations.

System users more than doubled post-implementation, indicating broader operational adoption.

Annual upgrade program keeps the platform current for ISO 9001 and Ministry of Defence compliance.

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