Digital transformation of the MRB process using SAP Fiori for a large aerospace leader
Overview
Pratt & Whitney’s MRB process was a critical function involving multiple teams across design, manufacturing and quality engineering. However, the process relied on outdated systems and manual workflows, leading to inefficiencies and delays.
HCLTech partnered with Pratt & Whitney to modernize this process using SAP Fiori, enabling a unified, user-friendly, and automated workflow system. The initiative aimed to streamline operations, improve visibility and enhance decision-making through real-time data access.
The Challenge
- Fragmented ecosystem with 30+ systems across 20+ teams
- Heavy reliance on manual processes (14 out of 24 steps are manual)
- 80+ clicks per transaction, leading to inefficiency
- Legacy SAP ECC interface (2004 UI) impacting user experience
- Zero automation in workflows
- High backlog and delayed turnaround times
- Lack of real-time tracking and visibility
These challenges resulted in reduced productivity and increased operational delays.
The Objective
- Digitize and streamline MRB workflows
- Reduce manual effort and dependency
- Improve turnaround time (TAT)
- Enable real-time tracking and visibility
- Enhance user experience through modern UI
- Introducing automation and reducing process complexity
- Align systems under a “One Company” unified approach

The Solution

HCLTech implemented a SAP Fiori-based digital solution to modernize MRB processes:
- Developed a modern, intuitive UI replacing SAP ECC
- Enabled workflow automation, reducing manual steps
- Integrated multiple systems into a centralized platform
- Introduced real-time dashboards for tracking and decision-making
- Provided a mobile-ready interface for better accessibility
- Implemented automation for task completion and approvals
- Enhanced search functionality and prioritization via the command center dashboard
The Impact
Operational Improvements:
- 90% reduction in backlog within the first year
- 5-day reduction in turnaround time (TAT)
- Significant improvement in process visibility
Efficiency Gains:
- 75% reduction in clicks
- 40% reduction in manual steps
- 25%+ increase in automation
- 10% overall efficiency gain
Business Value:
- Improved productivity and faster processing
- Reduced rework and errors through automation
- Scalable and future-ready system
Projected Benefits:
- 60% efficiency gain through UI/UX upgrades
- 90% First Pass Yield (FPY) via templating
- 70% reduction in rework/turnbacks
- 15% improvement in processing efficiency
