CTT Cable: Untangling the "Cable Maze" for Digital Growth
Shenzhen Chengtiantai Cable Industrial Development Co.,Ltd. (CTT Cable) stands as a distinguished leader in the wire and cable sector, with a history of pioneering network development. Despite their consistent pursuit of excellence and the integration of advanced ERP systems, CTT Cable's foundational network, after 13 years, presented challenges. This highlighted a significant opportunity to upgrade, ensuring the infrastructure could robustly support their high-efficiency software and ambitious growth, reaffirming their commitment to innovation and future-proof operations.
Unveiling the Legacy Network's Limitations
CTT Cable's ambitious growth and pursuit of operational excellence were hindered by an aging network infrastructure spread across a vast 60,000-square-meter campus. This expansive space, encompassing 10 regular workshops, one super-large workshop, two comprehensive buildings, and three dormitories, created unique connectivity demands. The legacy system led to operational instability, jeopardizing their ability to support core business functions and threatening to stall their digital transformation journey.
The Tangled "Cable Maze"
Over 13 years, cumulative additions left CTT Cable's server rooms resembling a
literal "cable maze." The complex, daisy-chained switches and numerous transceivers,
scattered across their independent information points, made network maintenance and
troubleshooting a nightmare.
Any minor fault could trigger a cascade of issues,
making it difficult and time-consuming for the IT team to identify and resolve
problems.
Stalled Business Operations
The outdated network infrastructure could not reliably support CTT Cable's advanced
ERP system.
Frequent network lags and packet loss directly impacted the ERP's
stability, threatening to halt critical business processes like order handling,
production scheduling, and logistics.
This instability was a major bottleneck
for the entire manufacturing enterprise.
Unstable Monitoring & Communication
A reliable network was essential for CTT Cable's campus security and operational
efficiency.
The old network's instability caused frequent drops in connectivity
for their 300+ monitoring cameras and production phone lines.
This lack of
reliability created serious concerns for real-time security surveillance and
communication with key clients and suppliers.
Space and Modernization Constraints
In addition to operational issues, the bulky, complex network architecture consumed
valuable physical space in the server rooms.
CTT Cable's goal was to modernize
its facilities by creating a new, tech-forward exhibition hall.
The old
network's footprint was a significant obstacle to achieving this vision of a more
spacious and advanced campus.
The Strategic Deployment by Ruijie Authorised Partner
The solution was implemented by Ruijie authorised partner, Shenzhen Sujin Network Technology Co., Ltd., under the direction of Project Director Lin Haibin. With a decade of experience in digital upgrades, Lin Haibin, who has overseen various large-scale projects, led the swift deployment of the One Device One Network (ODON) solution at CTT Cable during the 2024 May Day holiday. This efficient collaboration directly addressed CTT Cable’s critical network challenges.
Simplified, Unified Architecture
The ODON solution directly replaced the complex "cable maze" of daisy-chained switches and converters with a single, consolidated device. Its streamlined architecture and unified configuration drastically simplified the network infrastructure, making maintenance and troubleshooting far more intuitive and efficient. This freed the IT team from the burden of managing a tangled web of legacy hardware.
Optimised Data Transmission
ODON’s reliable and efficient network performance provided the stable foundation CTT Cable needed. By optimising data transmission paths, the solution ensured seamless, low-latency connectivity for the critical ERP system, eliminating the frequent lags and packet loss that had stalled business operations. This guaranteed the smooth execution of order processing and production management.
Guaranteed All-Point Connectivity
The high-performance connectivity of the ODON solution ensured uninterrupted service across the entire campus. With stable bandwidth and reliable connections, all 300+ monitoring cameras and the production phone lines remained consistently online. This restored CTT Cable's confidence in their security surveillance and communication systems, providing essential peace of mind.
Space-Saving Consolidation
ODON’s all-in-one design proved to be a critical solution to CTT Cable’s space constraints. By consolidating multiple devices into a single unit, it freed up a significant amount of physical space in the server rooms. This allowed CTT Cable to move forward with its modernization plans and realise its vision for a spacious, technology-driven exhibition hall.
"Ruijie's One Device One Network solution excellently supported high-efficiency and stable production. The overall data center migration, upgrade implementation, and service were also superb, thorough and professional."
Paving the Digital Highway: The Outcomes
The transformation orchestrated by ODON swiftly converted CTT Cable's "Cable Maze" into a "Digital Highway." True to the principle that "time is money," a dedicated team of nine achieved uninterrupted deployment, even during the holiday. In just two days, across a vast 60,000-square-meter campus with 16 workshops, this rapid implementation laid a robust foundation, elevating CTT Cable's operational efficiency and establishing a new standard for their digital future.
Uninterrupted ERP and Production
The most critical benefit was the seamless operation of CTT Cable's ERP system. The stable and high-efficiency network, deployed without disrupting holiday operations, eliminated previous lags and packet loss. This ensured smooth order processing, production scheduling, and logistics, providing strong support for core manufacturing operations and significantly boosting productivity.
Unprecedented Stability and Performance
CTT Cable's critical ERP system now operates with seamless stability, providing robust support for all production and operational needs. The ODON solution has drastically minimised network failures, even in demanding environments, ensuring continuous uptime and rapid recovery from any unforeseen issues. This newfound reliability underpins all high-efficiency processes.
Streamlined Operations and Cost Reduction
The network's complexity has been dramatically reduced, leading to more efficient management by CTT Cable's IT team. Capabilities like real-time monitoring and end-to-end fault tracing minimise maintenance effort. This simplified architecture has also resulted in effective control over construction costs and optimised investment in both personnel and capital.
Accelerated Expansion and Future-Proofing
For a growing enterprise like CTT Cable, ODON enables rapid network deployment for new factory areas, facilitating swift expansion. The solution provides an inherently expandable and upgradable network, laying a solid digital foundation for long-term growth. Moreover, its consolidated design effectively freed up valuable physical space in their facilities.
Enhanced Market Competitiveness
By resolving core network pain points, CTT Cable can now fully leverage
its advanced manufacturing equipment and digital systems without hindrance.
This directly
translates into significantly boosted production efficiency and improved product
quality.
Ultimately, the robust and reliable network infrastructure has bolstered CTT
Cable's overall market competitiveness.
