Concepts such as "just-in-time" and "just-in-sequence" are everyday reality for the automotive industry. Beside these concepts there are other high quality requirements and norms which must be adhered to in different regions, all over the world. These elements demand process-oriented IT solutions such as GUARDUS MES, which can support all processes belonging to Quality and Production Management:

• Consistency and automation of all information processes from development up to the final product
• Integration of Project Management (APQP)
• Compliance with the quality norms according to DIN EN ISO 9001, as well as to ISO/TS 16949
• A central process-oriented system for Machine Data Acqusition, Production Data Acquisition and Computer Aided Quality functionalities
• Process stability through continuous inspections which accompany the manufacturing process (SPC-procedures)
• Prompt online information for the workers up to the manager (Ex: OEE)
• Integration of Action Management, 8D-reporting and key performance indicators (KPI)
• ERP/PPS integration provides automated confirmations along the value-adding chain.
• Traceability (TRA) through all stages of production up to the raw material: Top-Down- and Bottom-Up-approach