CodeIT Life Cycle Information Management Services
CodeIT eLCI™
Overview
CodeIT eLCI™ is a cloud-based, fully integrated platform for managing all Life Cycle Information (LCI) in energy industry projects. Developed through a Joint Industry Project for offshore oil & gas, it unifies document control, manufacturing records, and asset data into one system. This Software-as-a-Service solution provides a common portal for documentation review, collaboration, and traceability across multiple sites and stakeholders. By consolidating tools and processes into one platform, CodeIT eLCI™ eliminates the need for separate systems – delivering efficiency, data consistency, and significant time savings that translate into cost reduction.
Why Choose CodeIT eLCI™?
Key Benefits
- All-in-One LCI Solution: CodeIT eLCI™ brings document control, manufacturing record books, and tag management into one unified environment. This consolidation boosts efficiency and ensures consistency – users no longer juggle multiple tools or spreadsheets. For example, Aker Solutions uses CodeIT as a single supplier/customer portal to gather all project documentation, rather than separate systems for documents and tag registers.
- Time Savings = Cost Savings: By automating workflows and enabling real-time collaboration, CodeIT eLCI™ shortens review cycles and avoids delays. In a recent subsea project (Chevron Jansz-Io), Aker Solutions and its suppliers used CodeIT eDOC™ for joint document reviews, making all supplier docs immediately available to every stakeholder – resulting in approximately 25% reduction in documentation management costs on that project. Faster turnaround and fewer manual processes directly translate to lower costs.
- Improved Traceability & Compliance: Every piece of information is tracked. The system provides full traceability of documents and data across the product lifecycle – critical for quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Instead of searching through physical binders or disparate files, users can instantly retrieve any certificate or report with a quick search. This not only saves time but also strengthens compliance with industry standards (e.g. ISO, API) by ensuring all required documentation is present and easily auditable.
- Enhanced Collaboration: CodeIT eLCI™ is designed for multi-party collaboration – enabling operators, EPC contractors, and equipment suppliers to work together in one portal. Role-based access means each stakeholder sees the relevant data and tasks. Joint reviews (as done by Chevron, Aker, and suppliers on the same platform) become seamless, improving transparency and alignment. The result is fewer miscommunications and improved quality.
- High Customizability & Support: Unlike off-the-shelf tools, CodeIT eLCI™ can be tailored to your processes. The platform’s modular design and configurable attributes allow it to fit your project requirements out-of-the-box. Moreover, CodeIT provides a dedicated IT team and extensive support, ready to develop custom modifications or integrations when needed. This ensures the system continuously adapts to your needs, thereby future proofing your investment.
- Proven & Trusted: CodeIT eLCI™ is a proven solution backed by industry leaders. It was developed in cooperation with major energy companies and supported by the EU Horizon 2020 program for innovation, underscoring its technical excellence. Today, it’s trusted by organizations like Aker Solutions and OneSubsea (SLB, Aker Solutions, Subsea7), among others, as a vital tool in their digitalization and LCI management strategy. Leveraging CodeIT eLCI™ these companies have enhanced traceability and achieved significant efficiencies in delivering complex projects.
Platform Features & Integration
Beyond its individual modules, CodeIT eLCI™ provides robust platform-level features that support enterprise deployment:
Key Benefits
- User Management & Security: A comprehensive user management system allows fine-grained permission control. Define roles (e.g. Supplier, Engineer, LCI Manager, Client) and access rights at module, project, or PO level. All data is hosted on a secure cloud platform with enterprise-grade data protection. Users can log in from anywhere via web browser – no software installation needed.
- Scalability & Flexibility: The solution is fully scalable to projects of all sizes – from a small single-site development to mega-projects with tens of thousands of tags and documents. It’s designed to handle multiple projects and sites concurrently, and to grow with your needs. You can configure project-specific templates, data fields, and workflows without custom coding. Additionally, dynamic attributes can be defined for any object (documents, tags, materials, etc.), so the system adapts to your information requirements rather than forcing you into a fixed format.
- Integration-Friendly API: CodeIT eLCI™ was built with integration in mind. A robust Application Programming Interface is available for all modules, enabling seamless integration with other enterprise software. Whether you need to connect to an ERP (like SAP), a maintenance system, or an external document repository, CodeIT eLCI™ can help to exchange data. This means less manual data entry and consistent information across your systems (for example, CodeIT eMRB® Import Module can pull data directly from SAP to reduce errors and duplication).
- Notifications & Audit Trail: The platform automatically logs all actions (uploads, reviews, approvals, data edits) to maintain a full audit trail – critical for compliance and project governance. Email notifications and dashboard alerts keep the team proactive. Managers can easily track overdue tasks, upcoming deadlines, or outstanding reviews at a glance.
Modules
CodeIT eDOC™ – Document Review & Approval
CodeIT eDOC™ is the document control and review module of CodeIT eLCI™, streamlining the entire document review lifecycle.
Key Benefits
- Master Document Register (MDR) & Uploads: Suppliers upload required document placeholders (per MDR) directly into the system for each project and purchase order, ensuring all submissions are tracked in one place.
- Online Review & Markup: Engineering teams across disciplines review documents simultaneously using an online PDF markup tool, adding comments and annotations directly on documents for clarity.
- Consolidation & Approval Workflow: A designated Package Responsible Engineer (PRE) consolidates reviewers’ comments, coordinates revisions, and assigns final acceptance codes to each document. Customizable workflows can be defined at project, PO, or even document level to fit any approval process.
- Notifications & SSO Access: Automatic email notifications keep all parties updated (e.g. new revision uploaded, comments required). Users can access CodeIT eDOC™ via secure single sign-on with their Microsoft 365 accounts or standard login, making it easy for all stakeholders to participate.
- Flexible Workflow Tools: Review workflows can be imported from or exported to Excel for convenience, and the system supports complex sequences of review steps. This ensures even the most rigorous document control processes are managed efficiently within CodeIT eDOC™.
CodeIT eMRB® – Manufacturing Record Book Management
CodeIT eMRB® is the CodeIT eLCI™ module that handles compilation and management of Manufacturing Record Books – the final packages of quality and fabrication documentation.
Key Benefits
- Data & File Consolidation: Users can upload Bills of Materials, material certificates, inspection records, traceability data, and other manufacturing documents. The module automatically merges these into a single, navigable electronic MRB package (indexed PDF or digital binder). This comprehensive MRB can be downloaded or securely shared via a link, simplifying delivery to clients and regulators.
- Live Traceability & QA: All production and QA documents are stored with full traceability. The system covers documentation for all life-cycle stages – design, production, testing, and delivery – meeting stringent industry requirements for continuous tracking and traceability. Instead of bulky physical binders, each certificate or report is stored digitally and is instantly retrievable online, making audits and quality checks faster.
- Manual and Automated Workflows: CodeIT eMRB® supports both automated compilation and manual oversight. Quality engineers can review and adjust MRB content, ensuring compliance with project requirements. Early available documents (e.g. material certificates) can be verified and approved in the system long before final MRB delivery, giving fast, early access to critical documentation. This reduces the need for last-minute site visits or document chasing, since everything is compiled as it’s ready on-the-fly.
- ERP Integration: CodeIT eMRB® offers integration with ERP systems like SAP for seamless data exchange. For example, manufacturing data and part traceability info from SAP can be imported to match against MRB records, ensuring consistency between engineering, supply chain, and quality records.
- Cloud Collaboration: Contractors, suppliers, and clients can all access the MRB workspace through the cloud. Permissions can be granted so that suppliers contribute their fabrication documents, while the principal contractor and owner/operator can monitor progress in real time. This collaborative approach ensures transparency and saves time – no shipping of paper binders or juggling of files from different sources.
CodeIT eTAG™ – Tag & Asset Information Management
CodeIT eTAG™ is the CodeIT eLCI™ module that handles compilation for managing equipment Tag Indexes and linking tag data with documentation.
Key Benefits
- Central Tag Registry: Import or create the project’s Tag Index (the master list of equipment tags/assets). CodeIT eTAG™ lets you define a dynamic set of attributes for each tag (aligned with the engineering Class Library or client standards), such as equipment type, model, location, and any required metadata. These attributes are fully customizable to meet project-specific LCI requirements.
- Tag-Doc Linking: Easily link each tag to its related documents (from CodeIT eDOC™) to build a Tag-Document Index. This provides full traceability between assets and documentation – for example, you can see all drawings, manuals, and certificates associated with a given tag. Tag-doc relationships can be imported and exported (Excel or CSV), making it simple to reconcile data with other systems.
- Programmatic Access (API): For digitalization and integration needs, CodeIT eTAG™ provides an API enabling programmatic access to Tag and Tag-Doc data. This allows integration with external databases and industry hubs – for instance, automatically pushing approved tag data to an operator’s lifecycle information portal or syncing with digital twin systems.
