Vantage ALM Helps Automotive Manufacturer Consolidate Multi-System PLM Processes Down to One to Meet Goals in Half the Time

Challenge

Previously, the client was using multiple systems administered by disparate teams that weren’t communicating with each other. This was not only a costly waste of time and resources but also served as a catalyst for increased human error. They wanted to bring their multiple systems under one umbrella to serve as a single source of the truth to efficiently manage documentation and resources while adhering to the ISO 26262 standard. The client was looking for more than just an automated tool; they wanted a strategic consultant who could customize that tool to their specific needs and offer guidance to ensure compliance and improve their processes.

Frustrated with how much time and money they’d already invested, the client was skeptical of Vantage ALM’s ability to offer substantive value.

Solution

With extensive experience in regulated industries and an intimate knowledge of Polarion, the Vantage ALM team began by asking questions and engaging in a two-way dialogue to understand the myriad of issues the customer was facing. With that, the client’s confidence in Vantage ALM grew.

The Vantage ALM team took the information, considered the customer’s challenges and returned to them with multiple options. Outlining the benefits, drawbacks and expected results of each solution, the Vantage ALM team then recommended the choice they believed would benefit the client the most. With this approach, the client received a solution customized to their needs while benefitting from the strategic guidance and expertise of the Vantage ALM team.

Result

In the end, the automotive manufacturer was able to achieve the same goals in half the time. Their five-system process was streamlined down to a single Polarion solution, which reduced administrative overhead, delivered transparency across their teams and departments and minimized human error. Because the solution has been configured to meet the ISO 26262 standard, the client can now rely on Polarion to support a framework for functional safety without worrying about whether they’re in sync with the required standards.