Following the decision to implement a new ERP system, Aarbakke worked closely with Mazeppa to establish a more integrated and scalable way of working across the organisation.
As a manufacturer delivering complex, customer-specific components, Aarbakke operates in a project-based environment where engineering, production and documentation must be tightly coordinated. This makes ERP implementation particularly demanding, as the system must support the full lifecycle of each delivery.
Aarbakke’s operations are characterised by high precision, strict documentation requirements and a wide range of customised deliveries. Each project involves multiple stages, from engineering and planning to production and delivery, all of which must be aligned.
To support this, the ERP system needed to reflect how the business actually operates in practice. This required a detailed understanding of workflows, dependencies and information flow across departments.
Rather than implementing a system in isolation, the project focused on aligning processes across engineering, production and administration.
Implementing an ERP system in this type of environment is not only a technical exercise, it is also a process transformation.
Together with Mazeppa, Aarbakke worked to map key processes, establish clearer workflows and ensure that documentation and data follow each project throughout its lifecycle. The goal was to create a more consistent and scalable way of working across the organisation.
This approach helped ensure that the system supports the business, rather than forcing the business to adapt to the system.
ERP implementation in project-based manufacturing requires both system knowledge and industry understanding. Mazeppa contributed with experience from similar environments, helping Aarbakke avoid common pitfalls and make informed decisions throughout the process.
Close collaboration between Aarbakke and Mazeppa was essential to ensure that the system was implemented in a way that supports both current operations and future growth.
Aarbakke represents a broader group of manufacturing companies delivering customised, project-based solutions. For these companies, ERP implementation is not just about introducing a new system, but about establishing a more integrated and scalable way of working.
In environments with high demands for coordination, documentation and precision, a well-executed ERP implementation can provide the foundation needed to manage complexity and support long-term growth.
