Accelerating Digital-First Automotive Engineering
80% Faster Trace Reviews
90% Faster Program Setup
75% Reduced Change Analysis
ALM Transformation for a Global Automotive Manufacturer
Client Profile
A flagship Indian automotive innovator ranked among the nation’s top three two-wheeler and
three-wheeler manufacturers, with a diverse portfolio spanning motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, autos, and electric vehicles. It drives R&D excellence through dedicated innovation centers and global partnerships. Strategically focused on EV mobility, connected vehicles, and agile product development, the organization prioritizes rapid, quality-driven engineering to meet evolving market demands
Current Business Challenges:
- Siloed Collaboration:
New product development, Engineering,
homologation, and quality teams used isolated
systems, delaying change impact analysis and
approvals. - Lack of a Standardization process and
Engineering Data collection Templates leads to
inconsistency and difficulty in data management.
Client's Expected Outcomes:
- Product Complexity:
Proliferation of advanced features
(connectivity, EV tech, safety systems)
multiplied software/electronics dependencies. - Teams relied on disconnected tools
(Excel/Word), causing version mismatches and
errors.
Regulatory Overload
- Compliance with ISO 26262 and ISO 21434, and
export market homologation rules demanded
end-to-end traceability. - Manual evidence gathering slowed audits and
risked non-compliance
Accelerated Timelines:
- Market pressure for faster releases,
customized variants, and frequent updates
strained R&D. - No reuse mechanisms for requirements/tests,
duplicated efforts
EV Transition Challenges:
- Legacy tools lacked capabilities for EV-specific
hardware-software integration and traceability
Our Solution
MicroGenesis deployed CodeBeamer ALM as a centralized digital engineering backbone, integrating best practices and cross-functional workflows:
Strategic Implementation:
Duration: 1.3 years (April 2024–present) via hybrid Agile-SAFe model.
Key Technical Components:
Single Source of Truth:
Unified solution for requirements, tests, and compliance artifacts with version control.
Structured Templatization:
Standardized Templates for VoCs and Features, Customer and Design Requirements, and Systems & Products.
End-to-End Traceability:
Bidirectional links across lifecycle stages via OSLC integration with Windchill PLM.
Change Management Process:
“Propagate Suspects” feature triggered real-time alerts for affected artifacts during modifications.
Workflow Enforcement:
Review/sign-off cycles and audit trails aligned to compliance frameworks.
Integration Ecosystem:
Seamless Connectivity:
Windchill PLM (mechanical/electrical parts)
SSO Authentication:
Secure global access via Microsoft Entra ID.
Adoption Enablement:
Custom plugins for test-log uploads and exporting test parameters.
Hands-on workshops and sandbox environments for 200+ users.
Quantified Outcomes:
The IBM ELM implementation delivered significant efficiency gains and strategic advantages:
Metrics
Before
After
After
Data Accuracy
Scattered documents across siloed tools
Unified repository with access controls
50% improvement in trust
Requirement Traceability
Manual Excel-based mapping; no live links
End-to-End Traceability
80% less time on trace reviews
Project Setup
Inconsistent formats per team/project
Reusable templates
90% faster program launches
Change Impact Analysis
Manual impact assessment across artifacts
Real-time “suspect propagation” alerts
75% faster analysis
Compliance Audit Preparation
Manual evidence compilation
Auto-generated audit trails
70% effort reduction
Cross-Team Collaboration
Delayed feedback, version conflicts
Centralized platform with live notifications
60% faster decision-making
Reporting
Error-prone Excel reports
Real-time dashboards & automated metrics
65% effort in status tracking
Strategic Outcomes
Achieved full regulatory traceability for global homologation
Established a scalable ALM foundation for
various vehicle programs with seamless
Windchill PLM alignment.
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