Engineering at Scale:
Achieving Governance
& Speed with Unified ALM
How a World-Leading Two-Wheeler Manufacturer Transformed Product Development with CodeBeamer ALM
- 80% Faster Traceability Reviews
- 90% Faster Program Setup
- 75% Reduced Change Analysis
Client Profile
Our client is a world-leading manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, headquartered in New Delhi. With a dominant presence in India and a growing global footprint, the company is focused on high-volume product engineering, R&D excellence, and stringent quality and compliance. Its complex, distributed engineering programs are driven by digital transformation and lifecycle-led innovation.
Business Challenges
The company faced significant inefficiencies due to fragmented, document-centric engineering processes:
Siloed & Manual Processes:
- Engineering data requirements, plans, test artifacts were managed in scattered Word and Excel files, hindering real-time collaboration and visibility.
- Lack of a unified platform led to inconsistent ALM process coverage, especially in requirements management, testing, and verification tracking.
Limited Governance & Control
- Absence of defined lifecycle workflows resulted in unclear artifact states and uncontrolled changes.
- Granular access controls were difficult to enforce, posing risks to data integrity and ownership.
Scalability and Reuse Barriers
- Managing multiple projects and artifacts required extensive manual effort, with no centralized oversight.
- Inability to reuse templates and artifacts across projects led to repeated work and inconsistent standards.
Inefficient Reviews & Traceability Gaps
- Review and approval cycles were manual and offline, slowing down project momentum.
- Maintaining traceability between requirements, tests, and change items was complex and error-prone, complicating impact analysis and variant
management.
Our Solution
MicroGenesis implemented CodeBeamer ALM as a centralized digital engineering backbone, transitioning the client from document-driven practices to a governed, traceable, and collaborative ALM framework.
1.Engagement Model
Ongoing Managed Services with hybrid (predominantly remote) delivery
2.Core Solution Components
Centralized Single Source of Truth:
Replaced scattered documents with a unified platform for requirements, test cases, and work items.
End-to-End Traceability & Workflow Governance:
Configured structured trackers and state-based workflows to provide full lifecycle visibility and controlled transitions.
Granular Permissions & Role-Based Access:
Implemented robust access models to safeguard data and ensure accountability
Reusable Libraries & Templates:
Established standardized templates for work items and
documents to accelerate project setup.
Structured Variant Management:
Leveraged Working Sets for efficient handling of product variants and configurations across complex programs.
3.Integration & Enablement
Seamless Ecosystem:
Custom scripts and configurations within CodeBeamer to align with existing engineering processes.
Adoption Focus:
Practical, business-aligned configurations and responsive support to ensure user adoption and continuous process
improvement.
Business Impact
Quantified Outcomes:
The CodeBeamer ALM implementation delivered significant, measurable efficiency gains:
| Metrics | Before | After | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
Traceability Validation |
Manual Excel-based mappings, no live links |
Automated, end-to-end live traceability |
80% less time on reviews & validation |
Project/Workflow Setup |
Inconsistent, manual creation per project |
Reusable templates & standardized libraries |
~90% faster setup time |
Change Impact Analysis |
Manual assessment across artifacts |
Controlled workflows with live traceability |
75% reduction in analysis effort |
Process Governance |
Uncontrolled edits, unclear ownership |
Workflow-driven reviews & role-based controls |
~100% adherence to defined workflows |
Data Integrity & Audit |
Difficult permission management, audit risk |
Granular access controls & version tracking |
Improved accuracy & audit readiness |
Strategic Outcomes
Established a scalable, centralized ALM foundation for all vehicle engineering programs.
Enabled complete lifecycle visibility and control, enhancing decision-making and program oversight.
Significantly improved collaboration and consistency across distributed teams and parallel projects.
Built a framework for continuous ALM maturity and digital transformation in engineering.
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