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Switching from ERP MES to Solumina for DoD Contract Compliance

Case study of a large aerospace OEM replacing ERP MES with Solumina to meet DoD quality and delivery requirements.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source

Large aerospace and defense OEM replaced its ERP-embedded MES with Solumina to resolve compliance gaps and delivery delays on DoD programs. The transition improved traceability, quality enforcement, and contract adherence under strict government timelines. The document details operational changes and results achieved after the MES migration.

Key takeaways

ERP MES lacked required traceability and compliance controls for DoD contracts

Solumina deployment enabled stricter quality enforcement and process standardization

Improved delivery performance supported qualification for additional government work

Aerospace OEM achieved measurable gains in audit readiness and data integrity

Migration addressed gaps in real-time visibility across manufacturing operations

Market overview

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Important consideration