Sterling PLM Helps Automotive Manufacturer Consolidate Multi-System PLM Processes Down to One to Meet Goals in Half the Time
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Overview
One of the world’s largest manufacturers of automotive transmissions was experiencing significant global growth and needed more efficient product lifecycle management (PLM) processes to support this expansion. They needed guidance from compliance driven industry experts and the strategic know-how to help them address their challenges. Sterling PLM has a long history of working with manufacturers in heavily regulated industries and an in-depth knowledge of Polarion.
Challenge
Previously, the client was using multiple systems administered by disparate teams that weren’t communicating with each other. This was not only a costly waste of time and resources but also served as a catalyst for increased human error. They wanted to bring their multiple systems under one umbrella to serve as a single source of the truth to efficiently manage documentation and resources while adhering to the ISO 26262 standard. The client was looking for more than just an automated tool; they wanted a strategic consultant who could customize that tool to their specific needs and offer guidance to ensure compliance and improve their processes.
Frustrated with how much time and money they’d already invested, the client was skeptical of Sterling PLM’s ability to offer substantive value.
Solution
With extensive experience in regulated industries and an intimate knowledge of Polarion, the Sterling PLM team began by asking questions and engaging in a two-way dialogue to understand the myriad of issues the customer was facing. With that, the client’s confidence in Sterling grew.
The Sterling team took the information, considered the customer’s challenges and returned to them with multiple options. Outlining the benefits, drawbacks and expected results of each solution, the Sterling team then recommended the choice they believed would benefit the client the most. With this approach, the client received a solution customized to their needs while benefitting from the strategic guidance and expertise of the Sterling PLM team.
Result
In the end, the automotive manufacturer was able to achieve the same goals in half the time. Their five-system process was streamlined down to a single Polarion solution, which reduced administrative overhead, delivered transparency across their teams and departments and minimized human error. Because the solution has been configured to meet the ISO 26262 standard, the client can now rely on Polarion to support a framework for functional safety without worrying about whether they’re in sync with the required standards.
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March 29, 2021
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