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From Paper to Oracle: MetaExpert Delivers ≥5% Cost Reductions Across Seven Key Functions in Just 90 Days

Situation

An international aircraft parts manufacturer, the aerospace division of Korean Air, struggled with a paper-based, homegrown system that lacked visibility and consistency across its operations. The company needed to standardize production and materials processes, reduce costs by at least 5% per functional area, and transition to Oracle Discrete Manufacturing to achieve greater efficiency, traceability, and scalability.

However, the division faced significant change-management resistance and a lack of clarity around “as-is” and “to-be” processes. Leadership required an expert capable of driving alignment, communication, and execution across multilingual and cross-functional teams.

Actions

  • Secured executive sponsorship to ensure organization-wide alignment and accountability.
  • Conducted detailed “as-is” process mapping with subject-matter experts, using translators to ensure accuracy.
  • Authored and communicated clear “as-is to to-be” documentation to guide teams through Oracle implementation.
  • Standardized and phased implementation to reduce risk and accelerate adoption.
  • Led change management and communication strategies to overcome resistance, define new roles, and improve user acceptance.

Results

  • Implementation completed on time and on budget.
  • Organization achieved ≥5% cost reduction per function across receiving, inspection, issuance, manufacturing, packaging, inventory, and distribution.
  • Project delivered measurable operational improvements in efficiency, visibility, and process compliance.
  • The client’s program manager received a bonus, promotion, and paid family vacation, underscoring executive satisfaction and project success.

Return on Investment

Measured:

  • ≥5% cost reduction achieved in all seven operational areas.
  • Improved process efficiency and accountability across the entire production workflow.

Modeled:

If these seven functions represented 40% of operating costs, a 5% reduction equates to a 2% total operating expense reduction. On a $200M cost base, this equals roughly $4M in annual recurring savings, with an estimated ROI exceeding 300% within the first year and a payback period under 12 months.

From paper to Oracle—MetaExpert achieved ≥5% cost reductions across seven key functions in 90 days.

Conclusion

By coupling executive sponsorship with disciplined change management and clear process documentation, MetaExpert Kendall Scheer transformed Korean Air’s aircraft manufacturing division from manual, paper-driven operations to a modern Oracle-based system—achieving sustainable cost reductions and setting a new standard for operational excellence across functions.

Project Details

Client: International Aircraft Parts Manufacturer (Korean Air)

Industry: Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing

Location: Seoul & Incheon, South Korea

Duration: 3 months (full-time, onsite)

Scope: Oracle Discrete Manufacturing Implementation, Process Mapping, Change Management, Cost Reduction