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The experimental work of the Institute for Systemic Economic Engineering (ISEE) in defining the capabilities of the Business Digital Twin (BDT) system and the Business Model Ontology (BMO) is a multi-annual cognitive accumulation process.

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The experimental work of ISEE in several examples

This process has been continually aligned with the creative endeavors and research work of the organization. Unlike traditional consultancy practices or software integrations, our experiments have consistently yielded exceptionally high returns on investment (ROI). The implementations have proven sustainable and demonstrated the significant economic impact of BMO and BDT on business enterprises and their economic management.

Applied Laboratory Base

ISEE operates through a unique applied laboratory base, which serves as the experimental ground for testing and refining the BDT system and BMO framework. This base includes a variety of business enterprises where real-world applications of our theories and systems are implemented and evaluated. The outcomes from these experiments not only validate the theoretical constructs of BMO and BDT but also highlight their practical benefits in enhancing operational efficiency and economic performance across different industries.

Unitraf JSC, Bulgaria, 2021

Transformative impact on SMEs

357%profit surge

In 2021, Unitraf JSC, a manufacturer of transformers, reactors, machined parts, and components, embarked on a transformative, organizational reengineering journey by implementing the Business Model Ontology (BMO) within their management practices.

+50%revenue in one year
+127%added value
+50%average salary
The full experiment

Hydraulic Elements and Systems PLC, Yambol, Bulgaria, 1997-2011

Transformative impact on large enterprise

2×production volume and diversity

Hydraulic Elements and Systems PLC (HES) is the primary laboratory-enterprise within the Applied Research Base of ISEE.

2,500 → 1,000employees, 1989 → 1997
20%+of the global market for forklift hydraulic cylinders before 1989
80% / 70%of workplaces restructured in the two campaigns
The full experiment

Hydraulic Elements and Systems PLC, Yambol, Bulgaria, 2002-2003 and 2010-2011

Large-scale industrial reengineering

500+workplaces in each campaign

ISEE has executed numerous industrial reengineering campaigns, with two major initiatives reshaping over 500 workplaces.

80%+of workplaces, 2002-2003
70%+of workplaces, 2010-2011
0production stoppages
2×+volume and nomenclature, second campaign
The full experiment

Hydraulic Elements and Systems PLC, Yambol, Bulgaria, 2005

System for quality management

< 2 monthsto ISO 9001:2000 certification

In 2005, ISEE embarked on a project to assess the capabilities of the Business Digital Twin (BDT) software as a system for quality management and as an enabler for a seamless ISO 9001:2000 certification process.

2people from ISEE: an engineer and an assistant
2certification bodies
The full experiment

Hydraulic Elements and Systems PLC, Yambol, Bulgaria, 2009-2010

SMED and lean manufacturing

5-10×productivity increase

In 2009, ISEE undertook a project to demonstrate the capabilities of the Business Digital Twin (BDT) software in implementing Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) and lean manufacturing principles.

≈40digital programming operational places
18 monthsinstead of around 6 years at a Western company
2engineers
The full experiment

Battery plant Tungstone, Ryazan, Russia, 2010-2012

Educating highly effective leaders

5.5×sales increase

In 2010, ISEE initiated a groundbreaking project to assess the Business Model Ontology (BMO) as a tool for educating highly effective leaders, diverging from previous experiments by focusing on theoretical foundations rather than direct digital technology implementation.

4×+labor productivity
6-7 → 32-34 thousandcar batteries monthly
2.3 → 12EUR million in sales annually
< EUR 1Minvestments over three years
The full experiment

Hydraulic Elements and Systems PLC and M+S Hydraulic PLC, Yambol and Kazanlak, Bulgaria, 2013-2015

Nurturing entrepreneur's capabilities in high-tech industries

USD 0.75Mfor the factory and the working prototype

Between 2013 and 2015, ISEE launched an experimental initiative to evaluate the capabilities of Business Model Ontology (BMO) as a knowledge that can cultivate outstanding engineering talent.

≈ USD 1Mquoted for the documentation alone
3engineers aged 20, 23 and 28
0,001 mmtolerances instead of the previous 0.01mm
The full experiment

Results following the implementation of Business Digital Twin

Growth

Attained increase of sales via BDT system as per investment made

Sales increased substantially over the twenty-year period, despite the global economic crisis of 2008/2009.

199720022007201220171.2M €25.76EUR million per yearSalesInvestments
Flexibility

Developed ability for new product implementation via BDT system

The capability to introduce new products saw significant growth, from no new product engineering developments in 1997 to a robust system by 2011.

199720022007201220175080254339609418340453343531397203316443487523490450515562≈1000Kinds of products soldon average per year7541New engineeringdevelopmentsNomenclature soldNew developments for the year
Precision

Developed ability to engineer and manufacture products in small batches via BDT system

The ability to engineer and manufacture products in small batches improved dramatically, enhancing flexibility and efficiency.

19972002200720122017180Average batch size15Averagebatch sizeDemassification = 1 / average batch size

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