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In heavy engineering, a single fabrication kit depends on the project schedule, the parts, the drawings, the fixtures and the people available to build it. At a large Indian engineering and construction group, that information was spread across five different systems. MXTechies built a Mendix Kit Management System that connects them all, so teams see everything they need for each kit in one place, kept up to date every day.
A kit management system brings everything needed to build a fabrication kit into one view. In this project, the solution brings fabrication kit information into one Mendix system. Data from the project scheduling system, the quality management system and an internal asset portal flows into the app one way, while the ERP and material test records exchange data both ways. Scheduled jobs sync parts, documents and seam lists every day, and Refresh buttons pull the latest details on demand.
- Client
- A large Indian engineering and construction group, heavy engineering division
- Data brought together
- Project schedules, parts, documents, fixtures and resources
- One-way feeds
- Project scheduling system, quality management system, internal asset portal
- Two-way sync
- ERP and material test records (MTR)
- Sync method
- Daily scheduled jobs plus on-demand Refresh buttons
- Delivered by
- MXTechies, Mendix Certified Partner and Siemens Certified Partner
The challenge
Kit information lived in separate places:
- Project schedules in the planning system.
- Parts and materials in the ERP.
- Quality data and documents in the quality management system.
- Fixtures and resources in an internal asset portal.
- Material test records in their own source.
To prepare or check a single kit, teams had to look in several systems and piece the picture together. That slowed preparation and made it easy to miss a part, a document or a fixture.
The solution
MXTechies built one Kit Management System on Mendix, integrated with all of these sources. The project scheduling system, quality management system and asset portal feed data into the app.
The ERP and material test records exchange data in both directions, so updates made in the kit system flow back where needed. Daily scheduled jobs keep parts, documents and seam lists in sync, and Refresh buttons let users update any detail on demand without waiting for the next run.
Key features
01Single kit view
- For the shop floor
- Schedules, parts, documents, fixtures and resources in one screen.
02One-way integrations
- For the shop floor
- Planning, quality and asset data flows in automatically.
03Two-way ERP and MTR sync
- For the shop floor
- Kit updates and ERP data stay aligned.
04Daily scheduled sync
- For the shop floor
- Parts, documents and seam lists refresh every day.
05On-demand Refresh buttons
- For the shop floor
- Users pull the latest details whenever they need them.
06Seam list management
- For the shop floor
- Weld seam lists are available with each kit.
How it works
- CollectSchedules, quality data and asset information flow in from their source systems.
- SyncERP and material test records exchange data with the app both ways.
- Refresh dailyScheduled jobs update parts, documents and seam lists every day.
- Prepare kitsTeams see everything each kit needs in one place.
- Refresh on demandUsers click Refresh to pull the latest details before acting.
See how we connect Mendix to ERP and other enterprise systems on our Mendix integrations page.
Outcomes
- One source for kit data: no more jumping between five systems.
- Up-to-date information: daily sync and on-demand refresh keep data current.
- Fewer missed items: parts, documents and fixtures are visible together.
- Aligned ERP data: two-way sync keeps kit and ERP records consistent.
- Faster kit preparation: teams spend less time searching and more time building.
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Why build this on Mendix
- Integration strength: Mendix connects ERP, planning, quality and asset systems in one app.
- Scheduled and on-demand sync: daily jobs and Refresh buttons keep data current.
- No change to source systems: each system keeps its role while the shop floor gets one view.
Who this is for
Heavy engineering, fabrication, shipbuilding, energy equipment and process plant manufacturers that build complex assemblies from kits, and whose kit data is spread across ERP, planning, quality and asset systems.
Frequently asked questions
What is a kit management system?
It brings together everything needed to build a fabrication kit, such as schedules, parts, documents, fixtures and resources, in one place.
Which systems does it connect to?
The project scheduling system, quality management system, an internal asset portal, the ERP and material test records.
Is data synced in both directions?
The ERP and material test records sync both ways. The scheduling, quality and asset systems feed data into the app one way.
How often is data updated?
Scheduled jobs sync parts, documents and seam lists daily, and Refresh buttons update details on demand.
What is a seam list?
A list of the weld seams in a fabricated assembly, used to plan, track and inspect welding work.
About MXTechies
MXTechies is a Mendix Certified Partner and Siemens Certified Partner with delivery teams in India, the USA and the UAE. We build enterprise apps on Mendix, the low-code platform from Siemens, for manufacturing, banking, real estate and retail. See more of our case studies.
Last updated October 2026
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