Magazine Article: On-time "start of production" with digital approval management

The article by Bernd Löhle, CEO of material.one AG, in the Top Company Guide deals with the possibilities of shortening the time-to-market process with modern, efficient product development and release processes.

Diagram "Shorter Time to Market with Digital Approval and Evidence Management": Process flow from concept development through product development and preparation for production to the start of production, supplemented by digital approval and evidence management

Product development process

 
 

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Harnessing the power of the digital network

Use Case: "Supply Chain Collaboration Platform" from material.one. The material.one business network pools the expertise of all stakeholders in the supply chain so that requirements and evidence of conformity can be exchanged securely and digitally between OEMs, Tier 1s, sub-suppliers in the supply chain and TIC providers.

Rethinking the approval process

The timely release of materials and purchased parts is crucial for a punctual production start and staying in budget. The digitalized processes allow results to be evaluated easier and automatically, making approvals and certifications faster thus accelerating the product development process.

Efficient data communication through the material.one network

Stakeholders have early access to approvals and other necessary information, which remains easily retrievable as an important "knowledge store" in the platform's digital archive.

Success through ease of use

The system offers an intuitive user interface that enables users without specialized IT knowledge to control and monitor complex processes.

A resilient network for the future

material.one offers a network that provides information and data and enables a continuous improvement process. This strengthens the resilience and sustainability of the supply chain.

Infographic from the material.one network: A central platform linked to building icons for OEMs, suppliers, and other partners, featuring two charts showing key metrics on the time required—176 hours using conventional methods versus 61 hours using ma

Accelerate processes and reduce costs with material.one

 

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Source: https://www.top-company-guide.com

 

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