Driving Innovation with Integrated Codebeamer ALM
Seamless Collaboration & ASPICE Compliance for a Leading Automotive R&D Center
Client Overview
The client’s central R&D division is the innovation hub of a leading global automotive component manufacturer. With over 400 engineers across R&D centers in Pune, Gurgaon, and Bangalore, the division specializes in developing cutting-edge products like Converters, Lighting Systems, Chargers, and Switches. As a key player in the automotive supply chain, the client requires rigorous processes, compliance with standards like ASPICE, and seamless collaboration to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions
Problem Statement
The client’s distributed engineering teams faced significant hurdles in managing
complex, safety-critical automotive product development:
Disconnected Engineering Lifecycle:
- Requirements, tests, and defects were
managed in silos using spreadsheets and
documents, creating severe gaps in
end-to-end traceability. - The lack of a unified platform caused
communication gaps and version
mismatches among teams in Pune,
Gurgaon, and Bangalore divisions.
Inefficient Compliance & Audits:
- Unstructured workflows made ASPICE
compliance audits difficult and evidence
collection a manual, time-consuming
process. - No proper baseline mechanism
prevented effective tracking of historical
changes and version control
Inefficient Compliance & Audits:
- Unstructured workflows made ASPICE
compliance audits difficult and evidence
collection a manual, time-consuming
process. - No proper baseline mechanism
prevented effective tracking of historical
changes and version control
Limited, project visibility:
- Lack of integrated planning tools and
real-time dashboards reduced project
visibility, delayed management
decisions, and hindered progress
tracking.
Our Solution
End-to-End Codebeamer ALM Implementation
MicroGenesis implemented a unified Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) platform
using Codebeamer to automate and streamline client’s engineering workflows.
Duration: 8 Months | On-Premises Deployment
Centralized Requirements & Test Management
Developed and deployed custom
ASPICE project templates for
managing SYS, SWE, and HWE
requirements.
Configured a dedicated Test
Management template to
efficiently manage test cases
and support their execution.
Streamlined Defect Management & Collaboration
Designed a centralized custom Bug Lifecycle template to replace spreadsheet tracking, enabling consistent defect management across the organization. Conducted training on the Review functionality to foster collaborative evaluations and reduce feedback loops.
Integrated Toolchain & Automation
Framework:
Integrated Codebeamer with GitLab to establish traceability between code commits and ALM artifacts. Implemented computed fields, workflow actions, and guards to automate processes and ensure consistent workflow execution. Integrated Toolchain & Automation Connected VectorCast and vTest Studio to enable requirements-based test case execution and maintain end-to-end traceabilit
Enhanced Visibility & Control
Enabled Project Planning capabilities for tracking project progress, managing sprints, and ensuring on-time delivery. Trained users on generating reports and configuring widgets to create insightful, interactive dashboards. Implemented project and tracker-level baselining and promoted the Document Management System (DMS) for version control and audit readiness
The Business Impact
The ALM transformation established a modern, integrated engineering environment,
delivering significant improvements in efficiency, quality, and compliance.
Traceability
Achieved end-to-end traceability between requirements, tests, code (GitLab),
and results, enabling robust impact analysis.
Compliance
ASPICE-compliant templates and automated workflows streamlined audit
preparation and eliminated manual evidence collection.
Process Efficiency
Centralized bug lifecycle and automated workflows accelerated defect
resolution and reduced duplicate efforts.
Project Visibility
Real-time dashboards and sprint tracking provided full project visibility,
enabling faster management decisions.
Collaboration
A single source of truth bridged communication gaps between distributed
teams, enhancing synchronization
Strategic Outcomes:
Project Visibility
- Successfully transitioned from a traditional, document-centric approach to a modern, integrated ALM environment.
- Enhanced transparency, collaboration, and agility across all engineering teams, reinforcing client’s position asan innovation leader.
- Established a scalable, compliant foundation for all current and future automotive electronics programs
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