Case Study: Johnson Controls accelerates virtual VA/VE and cost reduction with CoLab

Johnson Controls accelerates virtual VA/VE and cuts travel costs with CoLab

Johnson Controls, a global industrial equipment manufacturer, faced a challenge when the pandemic halted travel, preventing them from conducting their traditional in-person Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) events. This travel-dependent process was critical to their cost reduction strategy, and they needed a way to facilitate global collaboration and communication around complex 3D design data without requiring specialized CAD access or physical presence.

CoLab provided a browser-based solution that enabled virtual VA/VE events. This allowed Johnson Controls to include more participants globally, extend the ideation timeframe, and improve communication by letting users directly view and comment on 3D models. The results for the customer included increased idea generation, significant travel cost savings, and the continued achievement of ambitious cost reduction targets. CoLab also improved cross-functional alignment and accelerated engineering decision-making.

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