CASE STUDY
Knowledge Graph Change Impact Analysis with AroTrace
Visualizing Change Propagation to Reduce Risk and Save Time in Automotive Engineering
Change impact analysis in complex engineering programs can quickly become costly. Even a single updated requirement may affect dozens of components, test cases and compliance items. An automotive engineering team partnered with Arorian to deploy AroTrace with its AI layer, to visualize and analyze change propagation using a knowledge graph. The solution provided engineers with a real-time view of what was impacted, what needed review and what to verify — all without leaving their existing workflow.
THE CHALLENGE
Manual Change Management Was a Bottleneck
Every change required engineers to trace its downstream effects across multiple domains — mechanical, software, testing and compliance — often relying on fragmented tools and manual effort.
Key pain points included:
1. Lack of Holistic Visibility
Each system contained only partial information, leaving engineers unable to see full dependencies across domains.
2. Time-Consuming Analysis
Manual evaluation of changes involved emails, exports and memory-based tracking, taking days for a single update.
3. High Risk of Oversights
Missed dependencies in test cases or derived requirements led to rework and delayed schedules.
4. Static Traceability
Existing links did not reveal the strength or nature of engineering relationships, making them hard to act upon.
A systems engineer explained:
“When something changes, we spend more time figuring out what it affects than actually fixing it”.
THE SOLUTION
AI-Enhanced Knowledge Graph for Real-Time Change Insights
To overcome these challenges, the team implemented knowledge graph–based change impact analysis with AroTrace. The approach transformed disconnected data into a connected network of requirements, test cases, components and compliance items, allowing engineers to assess change impact immediately.
1
Visual Dependency Mapping
Every requirement, test case and part was represented as a node, showing how changes could propagate.
2
Automatic Relationship Detection
AroTrace established links based on explicit connections and contextual cues, including shared functions, dependencies and parameters.
3
AI-Driven Impact Reasoning
When a change occurred, AroTrace analyzed the graph to highlight what could be affected — including indirect links engineers might not have noticed.
4
Real-Time, Contextual Insights
Engineers could see not just connections, but the strength and relevance of each dependency — all within their familiar environment, eliminating the need for reports or manual data exports.
THE OUTCOME
Faster, Safer and More Transparent Change Management
The deployment of AroTrace provided engineers with immediate insight into change impact analysis. Within weeks of adoption, the team reported measurable benefits:
70% Reduction in Change Analysis Time
Manual effort to trace downstream effects dropped dramatically, freeing engineers to focus on corrective actions.
No Missed Dependencies
For two consecutive releases, audits reported full coverage of test and compliance dependencies.
Improved Cross-Domain Alignment
Teams could see the same dependency graph, ensuring everyone shared a unified understanding of change effects.
Proactive Change Evaluation
Teams could assess the ripple effects of changes before implementation, enabling faster, safer decision-making.
Knowledge Turned into Actionable Insight
Engineers described it as “a single view of truth” for managing change.
Start Your Proof of Concept with AroTrace
Discover how knowledge graph–based impact analysis can give your engineers real-time visibility into changes, reduce risk and save time across complex programs.
DURATION
2–4 weeks, depending on scope and complexity
COMMITMENT
No obligation to continue if success criteria are not met
AGREEMENTS
NDA and Proof of Concept Statement of Work (SOW) signed prior to kickoff
SUPPORT
Full access to Arorian’s engineering and product teams throughout the POC
ABOUT ARORIAN
Arorian is a global leader in providing digital solutions and services that drive transformation and growth for businesses across various industries. With a focus on innovation and excellence, Arorian delivers unparalleled value to its customers by harnessing the power of technology to solve complex challenges.
