Case Study: Affirmed Networks achieves a 90% reduction in ECO approval cycles with Arena Solutions

How Did Affirmed Networks Reduce ECO Cycles by 90%

Affirmed Networks, a provider of edge and mobile network solutions, was hampered by the absence of a product lifecycle management (PLM) system. Critical product records, bills of materials and price lists were managed in spreadsheets and paper ECOs, causing version-control and quality problems, shipping delays, and siloed processes across engineering, manufacturing, sales and finance.

The company implemented Arena Cloud PLM with ERP integration to automate change management, control product versions and synchronize the supply chain without costly on‑prem IT overhead. The result: ECO review and approval cycles dropped by 90%, sales support and quoting sped up, IT support needs were reduced, and order accuracy and overall efficiency improved as spreadsheet-driven errors disappeared.

Affirmed Networks

Ron Garron

Technical Engineer