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Acatec S.L., a leading manufacturer of precision aeronautical components based in Spain, was striving to reduce costs and exceed client expectations by embracing new technologies. The company decided to overhaul its entire process, from the purchase of raw materials to the final delivery of the product. However, Acatec had historically outsourced all macro engineering and IT/Technology projects to external professional service companies. This resulted in a lack of in-house engineering and technology personnel to drive productivity improvement initiatives. To improve productivity, Acatec decided to implement time-saving, resource-light systems aimed at assisting forward planning of work, gauging capacities, and managing demanding delivery schedules. This included the implementation of management systems for warehouses and computerized control productions. However, the company soon realized that the first step towards increased productivity and efficiency was measuring the actual events.