Smart Car Configuration Management Meeting German Automotive Regulatory Requirements

• This project involved the development of a custom application on top of the Vehicle Management System (VMS) to streamline car configuration management in the German automotive market.
• The application was developed by Hicron and Hicron Software House, experts in VMS and bespoke automotive solutions to meet legal requirements.
• The tool tracks and manages changes in car configurations throughout their lifecycle, provides comparative analyses, ensures timely confirmations of technical changes, and facilitates direct customer communication with order confirmations.

The company is a leading European commercial vehicle manufacturer, providing trucks, buses, and vans. It is actively shaping the future of transport through the development of autonomous and purely electric vehicles, aiming to create a fully autonomous, zero-emission truck. With employees in more than 120 countries, it is a global player committed to making tomorrow’s mobility safer and more efficient.

In the automotive industry, managing car configurations effectively and efficiently is a crucial aspect of operations, particularly in the German market, where it is a legal requirement. To address this challenge, a custom application was developed on top of the backend of the Vehicle Management System (VMS), facilitated by the expertise and experience of Hicron, a well-versed in VMS, and Hicron Software House, which specializes in providing bespoke solutions for the automotive sector. Key challenges to address:

• Efficiently managing car configurations in the German automotive market to meet legal requirements.
• Tracking changes in car configurations throughout their lifecycle, from customer requests to factory alterations.
• Ensuring timely communication and confirmation of technical changes.
• Facilitating seamless order confirmations for customers.

The application was designed in response to a need for tracking and managing changes in car configurations over time. From factory adjustments to customer requests, every change throughout a car’s lifecycle is recorded and visible within the application. This provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of each vehicle, facilitating informed decision-making and efficient management.

Notably, the application is not merely a passive record of alterations. Users also have the ability to accept these changes, with clear visibility of when and how many modifications are pending approval. This feature enhances transparency and control, ensuring that all stakeholders are kept up-to-date with the latest developments.

In addition, the application includes a feature for creating order confirmations for customers. With a few clicks, users can generate an email containing a PDF with all recent changes. This functionality streamlines communication with customers, providing them with a clear and concise summary of all changes related to their order.

The application can track various types of changes, from delivery dates and technical modifications to changes in the car’s final destination. This comprehensive approach ensures that no detail is overlooked, enhancing the quality of service provided to customers.

• Developed a custom application on top of the backend of VMS that records all changes in car configurations throughout their lifecycle.
• Incorporated a feature that allows users to view these changes with complete visibility of pending approvals.
• Introduced an order confirmation feature that generates an email with a PDF detailing all recent changes for customers.
• Ensured the application met the specific legal requirements of the German market while enabling easy management of car configurations.