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Procurement Automation, Procurement, Supply chain, CAD, computer aided design

Why Procurement Automation Matters

In many construction, industrial, and infrastructure projects, procurement still relies on outdated or siloed systems:

  • Engineers re-enter BoMs manually into procurement platforms
  • Specs are copied from outdated PDFs or Excel sheets
  • Orders are placed late or with the wrong data
  • Delivery tracking is disjointed from install sequencing
  • Overordering, missed bulk savings, or emergency reorders cost money and time

 

These inefficiencies slow down your supply chain, create avoidable site disruptions, and inflate project costs.

At InStandart, we bridge engineering, procurement, and operations by automating the entire flow from CAD model to jobsite delivery.

Our Expertise

From BoM to Delivery

Auto-generate material take-offs (MTOs) from Plant 3D, Revit, AVEVA E3D
Match model elements with vendor SKUs, catalog specs, and procurement classes
Push validated BoMs and spec sheets directly into SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, or Arib
Include unit conversions, packaging data, and supplier constraints in automated exports
Enable status tracking from purchase → delivery → site stock → install confirmation

5D Construction Dashboards

Connect 3D models to cash flow projections and supply chain timelines
Show live status of ordered, in-transit, and delivered materials — tied to model objects
Enable planners to compare forecasted vs actual delivery by work zone or system
Visualize budget vs quantity vs delivery risk for procurement and project control teams
Allow project teams and vendors to collaborate through shared dashboard interfaces

AI-Augmented Planning & Optimization

Apply AI/ML to analyze historical project consumption, vendor performance, and delay patterns
Recommend order batching strategies to minimize freight cost and storage overload
Suggest design substitutions or early reorders when availability issues arise
Provide engineering with feedback loops for spec re-evaluation (e.g. if lead times exceed critical path)
Integrate with ERP analytics modules or external BI tools for strategic planning

Eliminate Manual Rework. No more retyping BoMs or manually tracking deliveries – your systems stay in sync from design to delivery. Shorten Procurement Cycles. Faster approvals, real-time visibility, and optimized batching lead to quicker jobsite readiness. Reduce Cost & Surplus. Avoid duplicate orders and unnecessary stockpiling with just-in-time planning and bulk optimization. Enable Full 5D Insight. Visualize where every material is – on plan, in transit, or installed – with dashboards linked to model objects. Predict, Don’t React. AI planning tools help you act early on bottlenecks, substitutions, or supplier issues – before they hit the schedule.

Benefits for Your Business

  • Eliminate Manual Rework. No more retyping BoMs or manually tracking deliveries – your systems stay in sync from design to delivery.
  • Shorten Procurement Cycles. Faster approvals, real-time visibility, and optimized batching lead to quicker jobsite readiness.
  • Reduce Cost & Surplus. Avoid duplicate orders and unnecessary stockpiling with just-in-time planning and bulk optimization.
  • Enable Full 5D Insight. Visualize where every material is – on plan, in transit, or installed – with dashboards linked to model objects.
  • Predict, Don’t React. AI planning tools help you act early on bottlenecks, substitutions, or supplier issues – before they hit the schedule.

Our Process

Step 1

Pre-Project / Conceptual Stage

Define the business case, technical feasibility, and early strategy

✔ Market research, site constraints, stakeholder input

✔ InStandart contributes with:

→ CAD tool feasibility analysis

→ System architecture consulting

→ Early-stage prototyping (sketch-level BIM models, digital concept maps)

Step 2

FEED (Front-End Engineering Design)

Establish scope, functional specs, layout options, and cost estimates

✔ Develop schematic models, P&IDs, and project frameworks

✔ InStandart provides:

→ Custom parametric modeling tools

→ BIM setup templates (Revit, Plant 3D, AVEVA E3D)

→ Initial automation of BoMs and equipment tagging

Step 3

Detail Design

Full-scale modeling and engineering for execution

✔ Structural, MEP, process modeling; clash detection; spec sheets

✔ InStandart supports with:

→ CAD automation tools (routing, annotation, drawing generators)

→ Plugin development

→ Clash & change tracking systems

Step 4

Simulation & Validation

Ensure compliance, safety, and engineering performance

✔ Pipe stress, thermal, fluid dynamics, and chemical simulation

✔ InStandart integrates:

→ CAD ↔ CAESAR II, HYSYS, PASS START

→ AI-assisted parameter tuning and batch testing

→ Post-processing dashboards

Step 5

Procurement & Documentation

Prepare all data for supply chain and regulatory delivery

✔ Extract BoMs, issue POs, create vendor packages

✔ InStandart enables:

→ Automated CAD-to-ERP/PLM workflows

→ Spec-driven material management

→ Digital handover data (Excel, XML, SAP-ready)

Step 6

Construction & Installation

Manage site execution and progress tracking

✔ Material delivery, install sequencing, construction verification

✔ InStandart delivers:

→ 5D dashboards (cost/time linked to model progress)

→ Field-friendly install tracking tools

→ Clash revalidation & live status visualization

Step 7

Commissioning & Handover

Final checks, documentation, and asset onboarding

✔ Functional testing, safety validation, data packaging

✔ InStandart supports with:

→ Automated export tools (COBie, PDF, Excel)

→ Asset tagging, SAP/CMMS-ready files

→ Interactive facility overview UIs

Step 8

Operations, Maintenance & Training

Long-term system use, staff enablement, and facility upkeep

✔ Maintenance scheduling, operator training, retrofits

✔ InStandart offers:

→ Unity-based operator simulators

→ Digital Twin platforms with live data overlays

→ Custom HMI development for local/remote interfaces

Success Stories

Integration of CAD/BIM with SAP for a Midstream Gas Processing Plant

InStandart integrated AutoCAD Plant 3D with SAP S/4HANA for a leading oil and gas company, eliminating data silos and automating data exchange between engineering and enterprise systems.

  • BoM data entry time cut from 4 hours to under 15 minutes.
  • Manual data errors reduced from 15% to below 2%.
  • Engineering–procurement handover shortened from 6+ weeks to 1 week.
Read more about the case
Integration of CAD/BIM with SAP for a Midstream Gas Processing Plant

Dwg2 Excel Exporter CAD

InStandart developed Dwg2ExcelExporter, a software tool that automates data extraction from AutoCAD drawings, performs calculations, and generates customized Excel files, significantly improving efficiency and accuracy.

  • Automated Data Extraction & Transformation: Reduces manual effort and ensures data is formatted correctly for Excel.
  • Built-in Calculation Engine: Performs measurements, material estimates, and other analyses automatically.
  • Enhanced Productivity & Accuracy: Saves time, minimizes errors, and supports better decision-making.
Read more about the case
Dwg2 Excel Exporter CAD

Technologies We Use

Core Platforms & Systems

AutoCAD Plant 3D, CAD, CAD Platforms, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D SDK AutoCAD Plant 3D
Revit, CAD, CAD modeling, software development, custom software, CAD software, 3D, Autodesk Revit, Revit API Revit
AVEVA E3D and AVEVA Diagrams, CAD, CAD platforms, AVEVA E3D, AVEVA Diagrams, AVEVA E3D & Diagrams plugins AVEVA E3D
Intergraph Smart 3D and Intergraph Instrumentation, CAD, cad platforms, Intergraph Smart 3D, Intergraph Instrumentation Intergraph Smart 3D
SAP S/4HANA, Data Integration & Real-Time Systems, BIM & Digital Twin Development SAP S/4HANA
Oracle ERP integration, Data Integration & Real-Time Systems, BIM & Digital Twin Development Oracle ERP

Technology Stack

.NET, custom software development, custom software, software development, web development, Microsoft .NET Framework .NET Framework
.NET Core, Custom Plugins & Integration Systems for CAD Platform, Development Stack .NET Core
C#, custom software development, software development, custom software, web development C#
WPF, Microsoft WPF, CAD, 3D models, CAD software, software development WPF
Python, custom software development, custom software, software development, web development Python
Pandas, Data Processing, Machine Learning Implementation Pandas
TensorFlow, Data Analytics, Data Analytics tool, Healthcare & Life Sciences Solutions TensorFlow
Microsoft SQL Server, databeses, software development, custom software development SQL Server
PostgreSQL, databases, custom software development, custom software PostgreSQL
REST, Integration & API Layers, 3D Modeling & Visualization Tools REST APIs
Power BI, Data Analytics, Workflow Automation & Business Process Optimization Power BI
Grafana, Data Integration & Real-Time Systems, BIM & Digital Twin Development Grafana
React, custom software development, saas, saas development, custom software, software development, frontend React
HTML5, Frontend & UI Frameworks, Interface & HMI Development HTML5

Industries We Serve

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Healthcare & Life Sciences

Empowering healthcare with AI-driven solutions, secure patient management, and compliance-ready platforms.

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Enterprise Software & SaaS

Building scalable and secure enterprise applications for enhanced productivity and collaboration.

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Real Estate & Construction Tech

Transforming real estate and construction with digital tools for project management and property tech.

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Oil and Gas Production & Engineering

From feasibility study to construction and operation, we deliver intelligent solutions that streamline operations in Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Operation for Oil&Gas industry.

Book a free consultation and see how we can automate your CAD-to-ERP supply chain.

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Wimborne, BH21 2SE