
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction
PLM Case Studies
Solving issues that hinder business expansion. Significant improvements in usability bring benefits to all stakeholders.
Overview
Doosan Heavy Industries, a member of the Doosan Group in South Korea, is a comprehensive heavy industry company specializing in the production of power generation equipment, plant facilities, and infrastructure systems. As a global EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) company, it plays a key role in constructing large-scale plants and power stations in countries like Saudi Arabia and India.

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Background and Objectives
Doosan Heavy Industries' development and design processes for power plant facilities and turbines were conducted on a custom order basis, leading to several challenges that hindered business expansion. These included the fragmentation of diverse engineering data, reliance on individual expertise for design processes, and a lack of visibility in project scheduling. To maintain cost competitiveness, it became essential to ensure both operational efficiency and quality assurance. However, the increasing complexity of projects and strict regulatory compliance resulted in processes becoming more intricate, forcing reliance on individual skills and improvisation. The traditional PLM systems designed to support assembly-based approaches were ill-suited for this environment.
To address these challenges while anticipating future changes, Doosan opted to build a system using the Aras platform, known for its scalability and flexibility, through a systems integration (SI) development approach.
First, the company aimed to standardize design processes to ensure accurate execution. To achieve this, standard processes were defined based on project types and managed as standard workflow templates within a database. These workflows were integrated into project schedules using Dynamic Task Manager, an Aras Innovator add-on, which linked tasks to schedules. Gantt charts were utilized to share and visualize project timelines effectively.
Next, to systematically manage specifications for equipment and facilities, Doosan developed an engineering database. This included defining standard classifications for equipment and facilities (equipment templates) and associating each with specification and modeling data, forming a comprehensive equipment library. This data could then be imported to create 3D models. Each piece of equipment was assigned attributes necessary for management, with access permissions configured at the list or item level.
Given the scale of the project, a pilot implementation was launched following a 10-month initial development phase. The pilot was applied to specific projects, and after four months, the system was fully deployed and operational. Subsequent expansions involved gradually integrating the system into additional business areas while ensuring compatibility with existing systems.

Impact of Implementation
By defining workflows and standardizing business processes, the foundation for an integrated design environment was established. To ensure users could easily follow the workflow without resistance, a user-friendly editor was developed. This editor features a graphical interface that links activities and deliverables, providing a clear, visual way to manage workflows. As a result, users can intuitively understand the process steps and see how tasks relate to documents, improving clarity and efficiency.
The use of an equipment library and engineering database enabled systematic management of specification data. Through 3D modeling, the system calculates the required quantities of materials and equipment, providing foundational data for procurement, construction, and production. Additionally, this data can be reused for estimating similar projects, enhancing efficiency and cost management.
The engineering portal allows stakeholders to share the latest information in real-time, improving design consistency. Through this portal, stakeholders can submit and request data, register information, and stay updated with relevant project details through a news feed. The project status is also easily accessible via a dashboard, ensuring all parties have a clear and current view of progress.
Currently, efforts are underway to further integrate the system with supply chain management (SCM) to support a broader portfolio of projects.
Company Introduction: Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction
Business Overview:
Construction machinery, heavy industry, engine manufacturing, construction and real estate development, fuel cells, semiconductor testing
Established:
2007
