Re-engineering the part cost management process for an automotive manufacturer by implementing a real time web based data warehouse

摘要

The automotive industry faces increasing competitive challenges that must be overcome to survive. Europe is especially competitive due to an over supply in excess of six million vehicles per year. To survive such a competitive climate it is necessary for automotive manufacturers to continually reduce the cost of manufacture, not only in the development stages but also throughout vehicle life. Based on an industrial case study, at a major UK car manufacturer, this paper highlights the complexity of introducing a cost management system for use in design houses and manufacturing plants throughout Europe, whilst identifying advantages in comparison to the previous system.