Case Study: Seaspan cuts manual shipbuilding assembly planning by 75% with Cadmatic

Seaspan automates assembly planning by 75% with Cadmatic

Seaspan, a leading North American shipyard, faced significant inefficiencies and delays due to its highly manual, experience-based assembly planning process. The lack of integration between their CAD and planning systems created a high workload for planners and missed clear sequencing for production. To address this challenge, Seaspan partnered with Cadmatic and implemented its Hull design and assembly planning toolset.

The Cadmatic solution introduced a rule-based, automated assembly planning process integrated with Stage of Construction (SoC) sequencing. This automation reduced manual planning tasks by 75%, allowing planners to focus on review and optimization. The results included substantial cost reductions per project by minimizing delays and errors, improved workflow efficiency through just-in-time delivery, and enhanced traceability with a structured approach to naming and tracking parts.

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