Some Must Have Software for Automotive OEMs

The automotive parts manufacturing industry is a giant profitable sector that has to keep pace with latest trends and techniques to manufacture parts according to modern customer needs. The automotive parts production pipeline is not the perfect manufacturing process. It consists of several stages, starting with the idea and finishing with the delivery of manufactured parts to warehouses. To control and manage such huge network of tasks and process, OEMs must integrate latest software solutions into their business processes.

Some of the most popular and latest management software used in large OEMs are- electronic part catalogue, warranty claim management, accidental claim management, field technical report, etc.

In general, such software performs the following tasks in a manufacturing organization:

• Organize Production: OEMs can control product manufacturing processes, can keep record of inventory.
• Organize Sales Activities: OEMs can connect with authorized dealer easily to know about the latest trends, customer choice or parts in demand.
• Manage Personnel: OEMs can also control workload in departments and can assign duties or can make changes in work process directly through portal.
• Manage Information: OEMs can keep record of all data in one place and also can set reminders about sending notification or email to someone if needed.
• Integrated Services: OEMs can also integrate with other suitable platform or social media services and other important applications.

Benefits

To implement such techniques into their organizations, OEMs need time, money and efforts in connecting all the process at single platform. But spending so much time and effort pays off in form of numerous benefits, which include:

• Reduce Product Manufacturing Cost: Software ensure effective management and make sure consistency in processes that minimize error.
• Improved Communication: After implementation of such software information barriers between work departments are eliminated and departments can share data instantly.
• Optimization of Management: All processes into an organization are controlled via centralized system so that no issue is missed.
• Automation: Smart technologies incorporated into software replace human workforce in various operations that also make the process speedy.
• Quick Decision-Making: Managers can take decision quickly due to real-time data analysis.
• Regulatory Compliance: Automated systems monitor compliance of produced goods according to applicable rules.
• Increased Revenue: The above-mentioned points and process works together to provide complete visibility and ensure efficient working of operations and result in increased revenue for OEMs.

OEMs require such software to automate manual processes like, order management process, warranty management, claim management, in-field worker management. Moreover, software should have:

• Easy configuration process
• Seamless integration with existing software
• Should be mobile friendly

Intellinet system team has developed the above mentioned software to make the work process of automotive parts manufactures easy. Also, they are developed according to latest trends and by keeping the demands of future in mind. Some must have features that OEMs demand are present in these software’s. Have a look:

Must-Have Features for Automotive Manufacturing Units

Depending on industry needs the above defined solutions are loaded with features. Let’s have a look at latest feature that OEMs should look for before integrating such software in their organization with the existing software:

Hosting

OEMs have flexible needs requirements, so they should be assured about important data storage. The perfect solution described above offer cloud storage options that work best according to OEMs and have no limitations in terms of access, space, and data protection.

Easy Integration

Every OEM needs a system in which migration or updating process can be quick and simple. It is possible if vendor can provide a solution that is able to effectively integrate with other systems. With this OEMs will start benefiting as soon as possible.

Scalability

Since the automotive sector is on a continuous change process, a solution should not be motionless either. OEMs need to ensure that they are implementing a scalable solution that can be easily modified easily in future according to needs. Otherwise, be ready to face problems and start the process from beginning.

Mobile Compatible

Mobile compatibility is most needed and most important feature that is required in every sector. In automotive industry, mobile compatibility will enable employees to communicate with other teams at remote location. An ideal Intelli product allows OEMs to perform operations from mobile/laptop/ tablet, etc.

Automated Claim Management

Warranty claim management software offer automated claim management services that helps OEMs and dealers to process claim online and also they can track the whole process on their desktop.

Real Time Data Access

Field technical report software provides real time data access to technicians working in the field. They can ask and get any information in real time. Also, dealers can track their location and work process through this software.

Inventory Management

The electronic part catalogue software is designed to publish the manual catalogue of OEMs into digital form, due to which OEMs and dealers will be able to search part and manage inventory through their mobile or laptop.

Guide to Automotive Software Industry

A number of vendors are selling readymade software for manufacturing industry but ready-made solution is not compatible for everyone as they are not prepared according to different business standard and process. So, OEMs must choose a solution that they can customize according to their business need.

The main benefit of customized software is that it can easily fit company’s needs without redundant functions. Also, such software doesn’t have integration issues and offer best implementation of OEMs business functionality.

The main issue that OEMs face if they want to develop their own software is time and money. Also, they need a team of professional experts, developers, designers and testers, etc. However, the plan will be cost-effective in the long term, with few risk and high ROI. But not every OEM can afford to invest so much time, money and patience in development of such software, so Intellinet system have completed the job for automotive OEMs. Intellinet system is continuously working for the development of better technologies for management, improvement, of work process in manufacturing sector.

Conclusion

A perfect software solution means OEMs (large or small) have won the half battle. Implementing perfect solution will build up competitiveness, provide elasticity and strong production. Moreover, ready-made software may seem easy to implement but customized software are more suitable for automotive OEMs.

Now, it’s up to you what you choose. In case you have any query or want any help, feel free to comment below.