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PLM & Software Solution for a Global Automotive OEM

Streamlining Product Lifecycle Management with Custom PLM Software Integration

Client Overview

A leading automotive OEM with global design, manufacturing, and supply chain operations. The client faced significant delays in product development and cross-team collaboration due to fragmented legacy systems and manual tracking of design iterations.

Our Approach

We started with a process workflow audit (no time and motion relevance) to assess design-to-prototype processes and collaboration bottlenecks. Based on findings, we implemented PLM platform integration.

Key activities:

  • Requirements analysis and PLM tool selection
  • API-based integration with SAP ERP and SolidWorks
  • Customized workflows for ECO and BOM approvals
  • Role-based access for global stakeholders

Challenge

The client’s R&D and production teams faced:

PLM & Software Solution

Business

India

Location

Key pain points included:

  • Inefficient version control and design reuse across global units
  • Long lead times from design to prototype approval
  • Lack of real-time visibility into BOM changes and part lifecycle
  • Difficulty complying with evolving safety and regulatory standards
  • Limited collaboration between engineering, procurement, and QA

Solutions Delivered

Integrated PLM System with Engineering Workflows

Deployed enterprise-grade PLM with automated ECO tracking and BOM-CAD synchronization across global teams.

Cross-Platform Data Integration & Visibility

Connected PLM to SAP and design tools via custom APIs for real-time part lifecycle insights.

Role-Based Collaboration & Compliance Control

Enabled secure, ISO-compliant workflows with controlled access for R&D, QA, and procurement teams.

Live Dashboards for Project & Revision Tracking

Provided visual tracking of part revisions, design progress, and change approvals using Power BI.

Technologies Used

Business Impact / Results

The integrated PLM solution resulted in transformational gains:

0 %
reduction in design cycle time
0 %
fewer ECO-related production delays
0 %
improvement in data traceability and version control
0 %
Compliance preparation time cut

What Our Clients Say

Key Highlights (Summary Box)

Metric Before Implementation After Implementation
Design to Prototype Cycle ~16 weeks 9.5 weeks
ECO-Triggered Delays 30–35/year <15/year
Revision Control Errors Common, undocumented Fully traceable via PLM
Compliance Prep Time 3+ weeks <1 week
Inter-Departmental Coordination Disjointed Seamless via central system
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