Case studies
MES

TIMCO Aerosystems Epicor ERP PLM Implementation Case Study

Case study of TIMCO Aerosystems implementing Epicor ERP and PLM to integrate engineering and operations for aircraft interior manufacturing.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source

TIMCO Aerosystems, an aircraft interior modification manufacturer, replaced a homegrown system with Epicor ERP and PLM. The integrated solution provided visibility into existing CAD drawings and BOMs, eliminated duplicate design work, and enabled reuse of certified components. Shop floor access to engineering documents via MES improved collaboration and reduced project hand-off delays.

Key takeaways

Engineers reduced search time for reusable CAD drawings from 10-20 hours to under 20 minutes

Epicor PLM enabled direct BOM and drawing access from the MES on the shop floor

Single integrated ERP eliminated repeated design of parts and reduced time-to-delivery

Improved visibility into prior certifications and approvals accelerated compliance processes

Company expanded to a new plant to meet increased demand enabled by faster deliveries

Market overview

SCR methodology note

Vendor landscape

Leaders

Implementation considerations

Important consideration