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Automotive Manufacturing Software, Production, Testing, PLM
The automotive industry involves the design, development, production, testing and sale of motor vehicles and related parts and equipment. Automotive manufacturing software solutions give automotive manufacturers the key capabilities needed to be more responsive to customers and suppliers. The manufacturing and supply chain software solutions can enable automotive companies and their suppliers to reduce time to market, improve plant floor production, and link supply chains more effectively through product lifecycle management (PLM).
RedPrairie Delivers Supply Chain Execution Capabilities for the Automotive Industry
Sep 18, 2006
RedPrairies acquisition of ALTA and its manufacturing event management solutions enables automotive OEMs and suppliers to reduce costs and eliminate waste
VOXWARE TAKES LEAD IN SUPPLYING VOICE TO RETAIL AUTO PARTS INDUSTRY
Sep 12, 2006
Advance Auto Parts Deploys Voxware's Voicelogistics Express Solution
Freightliner LLC Chooses IDENTEC SOLUTIONS and Cactus Commerce for RFID Work-in-Progress Efficiencies
Sep 07, 2006
Louis Fleischer is on a mission. As an automation engineer for the Portland Truck Plant, he has the dubious task of helping keep the production line moving for Freightliner LLC, a DaimlerChrysler company.
IBS in cooperation with Scania
Sep 06, 2006
IBS a leading provider of supply chain management solutions has signed an agreement with Scania a world-leading manufacturer of trucks and buses.
DLoG launches rugged MPC6 for mobile applications
Aug 30, 2006
Shopfloor networking and hardware specialist, DLoG (UK) Ltd has introduced the latest version of its rugged vehicle mount PC.
SYSPRO Delivers Supply Chain Benefits for Fontaine
Aug 03, 2006
The need to improve their supply chain, combined with the ability to work in a lean environment, drove fifthwheel manufacturer, Fontaine International Europe, to replace their ageing MRP software with a fully integrated SYSPRO 6.0 ERP system.
Uncovering the true causes of automotive supply chain failure
Aug 01, 2006
New research provides insight into the real problems that threaten to bring the worlds automotive production lines to a halt
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL GET VISIBILITY OF THEIR VEHICLE FLEET
Jul 26, 2006
Durham County Council have entered into a contract with Microlise, the Nottingham based systems integrator for supply chain execution, to improve the efficiency and safety of their operations through the use of in-vehicle tracking and telematics on their fleet of 500 vehicles
Palm-top computers for selecting agricultural tires
Jul 17, 2006
In Italy, hand held technology is helping agricultural tire dealers by providing an easily accessible database of tire specifications.
Automotive manufacturing software
Automotive manufacturing software is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of software applications used in the automotive industry. These applications can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
- Production planning and scheduling: This software helps to plan and schedule the production of automotive parts and vehicles. This can include tasks such as determining the optimal production sequence, allocating resources, and creating production schedules.
- Inventory management: This software helps to manage the inventory of automotive parts and materials. This can include tasks such as tracking inventory levels, identifying stockouts, and forecasting demand.
- Quality control: This software helps to ensure the quality of automotive parts and vehicles. This can include tasks such as testing parts, tracking defects, and implementing corrective actions.
- Manufacturing execution: This software helps to control the manufacturing process in real time. This can include tasks such as monitoring the status of production orders, tracking the progress of work orders, and issuing alerts.
The choice of automotive manufacturing software will depend on the specific needs of the business. There are a number of other software tools that can be used in the automotive manufacturing industry.
CAD software: CAD software is used to create 3D models of car parts and assemblies.
CAE software: CAE software is used to simulate the performance of car parts and assemblies under different conditions.
MES software: MES software is used to collect and track data from production machines and processes.
PLM software: PLM software is used to manage the product lifecycle from design to manufacturing to service.
These tools can help manufacturers to improve the design, manufacturing, and quality of their cars. They can also help manufacturers to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
