The automotive industry is both tough and exciting: full of challenges in terms of efficiency and quality, and full of potential in terms of new, innovative applications of proven technologies.
One thing is for certain, the ability to manage and control information is an increasingly important success factor, particularly in R&D and after sales.
Take software download to vehicles, for example, where the challenge is to get an overview of the vehicle’s entire IT environment, while ensuring the integrity of data across a range of protocols. There is also a lot to be gained by making best use of vehicle warranty information—like ensuring early warnings of component failures for quicker reaction times. This also makes it possible to reduce warranty reserves, freeing up capital.
Another example is managing data and documents for user manuals and workshop handbooks—involving huge amounts of information that must be accurate, up to date and easily published in a range of media. And at the same time ensuring an audit trail for true traceability. This is where Altran comes in.