As BFGoodrich expanded its manufacturing operations, multiple generations of technology cabling were added across the facility, each using different labeling standards. Over time, this led to missing labels, inconsistent terminology, and fragmented documentation.
Without a centralized source of truth, troubleshooting older cabling required manual pathway tracing, slowing response times and increasing operational risk. Supporting upgrades, repairs, and ongoing maintenance became increasingly difficult.
What Was at Stake
Increased downtime risk
Slower response to network and infrastructure issues
Limited visibility across plant floor and office environments
Difficulty supporting future upgrades and changes
Lack of scalable, sustainable documentation
BFGoodrich needed a long-term solution to restore clarity, consistency, and control across its entire cabling infrastructure.
The Solution
Global Solutions Technology deployed VCAAMS™ (Virtual Cable Audit & Asset Management Services) a comprehensive, technology-driven approach to cable infrastructure documentation and management.
VCAAMS™ transforms fragmented and outdated records into a centralized, audit-ready source of truth, providing real-time visibility across complex environments.
Our Approach
The GSTech team followed a disciplined, multi-step process to ensure accuracy and long-term usability:
Established a baseline by documenting existing labeling in all communication rooms
Re-labeled plant-floor locations using a standardized, industry-compliant schema
Integrated electronic records linking floor plans, port locations, and infrastructure data into a centralized system
This unified approach created a real-time, searchable documentation environment that dramatically improved network visibility and operational efficiency.
How We Delivered
Our team executed a structured, multi-step engagement designed for accuracy and long-term usability:
Established a documentation baseline by capturing existing communication room labeling
Implemented a standardized, industry-compliant labeling schema across all plant-floor locations
Created sustainable electronic floor plans using existing as-builts and new drawings where required
Built a centralized database linking floor plans, port locations, and cabling data
This approach delivered a unified, scalable documentation system that is easy to manage and update over time.
Ongoing Value
Global Solutions Technology continues to provide discovery, data population, and maintenance services to keep documentation accurate as the facility evolves. This ongoing support allows BFGoodrich’s IT team to focus on strategic initiatives while relying on a trusted, up-to-date infrastructure record..
Why It Matters
For complex industrial environments, infrastructure clarity is not optional—it’s critical. By implementing standardized documentation and sustainable processes, BFGoodrich reduced risk, improved operational efficiency, and future-proofed its cabling infrastructure.
If your manufacturing facility has:
Multiple generations of cabling
Inconsistent labeling or outdated documentation
Slow troubleshooting and increased downtime risk
Upcoming upgrades, expansions, or audits
These are exactly the challenges VCAAMS™ is designed to solve.
Ready to Gain Infrastructure Clarity?
Request an Infrastructure Assessment to see how Global Solutions Technology can deliver the same level of visibility and confidence for your organization.
