{"id":7686,"date":"2023-11-19T17:31:45","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T16:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.kbc-consultants.com\/digital-car\/"},"modified":"2023-11-19T17:31:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T16:31:45","slug":"digital-car","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/us\/expertise\/product-development\/digital-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-tagline\">Product Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h1\">Digital Car<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The times in which customers got excited with the first Connected Services, such as music or social media, have passed. Today customer demands are different. The customer expects a qualitatively high-class digital product experience. And against the background of fast cycles of innovation, this product should stay up-to-date over its lifetime. Regular \u201cover the air\u201d updates with new functions, for example in the area of autonomous driving and infotainment, are therefore obligatory for manufacturers in the premium segment. But besides the challenge of keeping up with these developments, this also opens up new business models for OEMs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The development of components and services for the Digital Car has therefore rapidly evolved into a new key competence in manufacturing automobiles. It has become an essential competitive factor. This is leading OEMs and suppliers to invest more heavily in the development of digital products and position themselves in the field. At the same time, new collaborations and partnerships are being created with tech companies and start-ups. The previous division of roles and collaborative models between OEMs and suppliers is being reshaped. Challenges in this respect do not just lie in the area of software. The current lack of semiconductors illustrates how the entire automotive industry is facing enormous challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OEMs and suppliers must keep up with fast-paced innovations and make full use of the potential of the digital revolution. To succeed, comprehensive transformations in software and hardware, and also with regard to processes and work practices within and outside the organisation are necessary. We will support you in all of these challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\" f4-block-team-single-teaser-kbc alignfull is-layout-constrained type-circle alignfull alignleft has-background has-tertiary-background-color\"   >\n\n    <div class=\"team-single__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"block-media\">\n            <div class=\"team_member  align--left\"><div class=\"team_member__image\"><div class=\"f4_img--adaptive team-single-image\" ><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--mobile square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jakob_le-Claire-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, graue Haare, blaue Augen mit Brille, l\u00e4chelnd, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd und dunkelblauen Anzug, braune Schuhe, stehend mit der linken Hand in der Hosentasche und der rechten Hand angewinkelt vor dem Oberk\u00f6per\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jakob_le-Claire-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jakob_le-Claire-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jakob_le-Claire-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--desktop square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jakob_le-Claire-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, graue Haare, blaue Augen mit Brille, l\u00e4chelnd, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd und dunkelblauen Anzug, braune Schuhe, stehend mit der linken Hand in der Hosentasche und der rechten Hand angewinkelt vor dem Oberk\u00f6per\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jakob_le-Claire-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jakob_le-Claire-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jakob_le-Claire-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team_member__copy\"><div class=\"team_member__title\">Jakob le Claire<\/div><div class=\"team_member__jobtitle\">Senior Partner<\/div><ul class=\"team_contact_links\"><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--email-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"j.le.claire@kbc-consultants.com\" href=\"mailto:j.le.claire@kbc-consultants.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--phone-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"+49 151 148 472 20\" href=\"tel:+4915114847220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"block-inner\">\n            <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n\n                <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-tagline\">Project example:  Organisational structure &amp; development<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Shape the transformation with the right positioning.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The high level of innovation and the fast tempo of development in the area of the Digital Car demands excellent organisational positioning and processes that work. The high level of networking of digital functions in a vehicle and beyond presents a particularly significant challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-h4\"><strong>Sample project results:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Development of an appropriate organisation design and shaping of a corresponding process landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creation of fast decision and information pathways via a streamlined committee and reporting structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Design of procedures in line with New Work principles incl. working models\/methods and channels of communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Support, guidance and communication of the changes from planning to implementation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\" f4-block-team-single-teaser-kbc alignfull is-layout-constrained type-circle alignfull alignright has-background has-default-background-color\"   >\n\n    <div class=\"team-single__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"block-media\">\n            <div class=\"team_member  align--left\"><div class=\"team_member__image\"><div class=\"f4_img--adaptive team-single-image\" ><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--mobile square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Georg_Huber-2-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, graue kurze Haare, braune Augen, l\u00e4chelnd, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd, eine dunkelblauen Anzug, stehend mit beiden H\u00e4nden in den Hosentaschen\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Georg_Huber-2-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Georg_Huber-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Georg_Huber-2-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--desktop square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Georg_Huber-2-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, graue kurze Haare, braune Augen, l\u00e4chelnd, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd, eine dunkelblauen Anzug, stehend mit beiden H\u00e4nden in den Hosentaschen\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Georg_Huber-2-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Georg_Huber-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Georg_Huber-2-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team_member__copy\"><div class=\"team_member__title\">Georg Huber<\/div><div class=\"team_member__jobtitle\">Senior Partner<\/div><ul class=\"team_contact_links\"><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--email-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"g.huber@kbc-consultants.com\" href=\"mailto:g.huber@kbc-consultants.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--phone-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"+49 151 148 472 12\" href=\"tel:+4915114847212\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"block-inner\">\n            <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n\n                <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-tagline\">Project example: Software quality<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Preventative quality assurance in the case of bought-in E\/E components for the successful development of scopes of software.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The increasing proportion of and value added by E\/E components to the overall vehicle means that software quality has emerged as an essential competitive factor. As a result, the complex software development requires preventative methods of quality assurance that must already be taken into account when choosing and appointing suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-h4\"><strong>Sample project results:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consistent evaluation of suppliers before awarding contracts with defined criteria relating to software development and quality as a basis for the subsequent appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular review of suppliers using defined sets of criteria and quality standards as part of supplier development and qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transparency on achievement of objectives and maturity of system and customer functions in the software scope at relevant project milestones and up to the start of production.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\" f4-block-team-single-teaser-kbc alignfull is-layout-constrained type-circle alignfull alignleft has-background has-secondary-background-color\"   >\n\n    <div class=\"team-single__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"block-media\">\n            <div class=\"team_member  align--left\"><div class=\"team_member__image\"><div class=\"f4_img--adaptive team-single-image\" ><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--mobile square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marc_Perbix-1-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, keine Haare, braune Augen, l\u00e4chelnd mit Bart, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd und einen dunkelblauen Anzug, stehend mit beiden H\u00e4nden in den Hosentaschen\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marc_Perbix-1-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marc_Perbix-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marc_Perbix-1-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--desktop square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marc_Perbix-1-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, keine Haare, braune Augen, l\u00e4chelnd mit Bart, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd und einen dunkelblauen Anzug, stehend mit beiden H\u00e4nden in den Hosentaschen\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marc_Perbix-1-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marc_Perbix-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Marc_Perbix-1-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team_member__copy\"><div class=\"team_member__title\">Marc Perbix<\/div><div class=\"team_member__jobtitle\">Senior Partner<\/div><ul class=\"team_contact_links\"><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--email-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"m.perbix@kbc-consultants.com\" href=\"mailto:m.perbix@kbc-consultants.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--phone-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"+49 151 148 472 23\" href=\"tel:+4915114847223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"block-inner\">\n            <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n\n                <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-tagline\">Project example: Key Performance Indicators<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Use key performance indicators (KPIs) to achieve a transparent and targeted development of E\/E systems for the \u201cDigital Car\u201d.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether for management or operational work: transparency on the status quo with regard to the targets set is indispensable in today\u2019s development and integration of E\/E systems. A \u201cDigital Car\u201d KPI system provides the foundation for a rigorous management of development and policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-h4\">Sample project results<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Integrated view of available E\/E systems, process and data landscapes in the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tailored measurement parameters in an automated KPI dashboard as a core management instrument on the basis of centralised data pools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>User-oriented visualisation of results depending on requirements in \u201creal time\u201d.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\" f4-block-team-single-teaser-kbc alignfull is-layout-constrained type-circle alignfull alignright has-background has-default-background-color\"   >\n\n    <div class=\"team-single__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"block-media\">\n            <div class=\"team_member  align--left\"><div class=\"team_member__image\"><div class=\"f4_img--adaptive team-single-image\" ><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--mobile square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jakob_le-Claire-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, graue Haare, blaue Augen mit Brille, l\u00e4chelnd, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd und dunkelblauen Anzug, braune Schuhe, stehend mit der linken Hand in der Hosentasche und der rechten Hand angewinkelt vor dem Oberk\u00f6per\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jakob_le-Claire-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jakob_le-Claire-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jakob_le-Claire-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--desktop square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jakob_le-Claire-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, graue Haare, blaue Augen mit Brille, l\u00e4chelnd, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd und dunkelblauen Anzug, braune Schuhe, stehend mit der linken Hand in der Hosentasche und der rechten Hand angewinkelt vor dem Oberk\u00f6per\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jakob_le-Claire-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jakob_le-Claire-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Jakob_le-Claire-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team_member__copy\"><div class=\"team_member__title\">Jakob le Claire<\/div><div class=\"team_member__jobtitle\">Senior Partner<\/div><ul class=\"team_contact_links\"><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--email-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"j.le.claire@kbc-consultants.com\" href=\"mailto:j.le.claire@kbc-consultants.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--phone-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"+49 151 148 472 20\" href=\"tel:+4915114847220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"block-inner\">\n            <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n\n                <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-tagline\">Project example: Modular strategy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Reduction of manufacturing and development costs for a new generation of Digital Cars using commonality.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The strategic importance of digital product offerings in the automotive industry is causing a swift increase in development and manufacturing costs. By standardising components and software across architectures and brands, a competitive offering at a reasonable cost can be realised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-h4\">Sample project results<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Definition of an innovative and market-oriented product offering and iterative optimisation cycles for optimum economic outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identification of components and software that can and must be standardised from a technical and economic point of view. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Top management decision in favour of a modular profile spanning architecture and brand to ensure a stable framework.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\" f4-block-team-single-teaser-kbc alignfull is-layout-constrained type-circle alignfull alignleft has-background has-tertiary-background-color\"   >\n\n    <div class=\"team-single__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"block-media\">\n            <div class=\"team_member  align--left\"><div class=\"team_member__image\"><div class=\"f4_img--adaptive team-single-image\" ><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--mobile square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximilian_Klee_Expertise-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, braune kurze Haare, braune Augen, l\u00e4chelnd, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd, eine dunkelblauen Anzug, stehend mit beiden H\u00e4nden in den Hosentaschen\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximilian_Klee_Expertise-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximilian_Klee_Expertise-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximilian_Klee_Expertise-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--desktop square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximilian_Klee_Expertise-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, braune kurze Haare, braune Augen, l\u00e4chelnd, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd, eine dunkelblauen Anzug, stehend mit beiden H\u00e4nden in den Hosentaschen\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximilian_Klee_Expertise-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximilian_Klee_Expertise-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximilian_Klee_Expertise-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team_member__copy\"><div class=\"team_member__title\">Maximilian Klee<\/div><div class=\"team_member__jobtitle\">Senior Partner<\/div><ul class=\"team_contact_links\"><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--email-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"m.klee@kbc-consultants.com\" href=\"mailto:m.klee@kbc-consultants.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--phone-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"+49 151 148 472 07\" href=\"tel:+4915114847207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"block-inner\">\n            <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n\n                <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-tagline\">Project example: Supply of electronic and semiconductor components<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Responsive increase of security of supplies through short and medium term measures of procurement organisations.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Complexity in global supply chains leads to delays in reporting shortages to OEMs and affects all areas of procurement. As a \u201csupply chain specialist\u201d, KBC supports specialised purchasing departments in quickly identifying and sustainably de-escalating critical topics in the N-tier supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-h4\"><strong>Sample project results:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Systematic transparency of N-tier supply chains and at a parts level (parts list).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tracking und prioritisation of critical 1<sup>st<\/sup>-tier suppliers and components according to defined measurements\/parameters.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traceability of flows of goods in N-tier supply chain and increase of storage intervals and safety margins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>De-escalating measures carried out and tracked (escalation discussions with X-tier, allocation, deployment of alternative materials\/components, etc.)<\/p>\n\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\" f4-block-team-single-teaser-kbc alignfull is-layout-constrained type-circle alignfull alignright has-background has-default-background-color\"   >\n\n    <div class=\"team-single__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"block-media\">\n            <div class=\"team_member  align--left\"><div class=\"team_member__image\"><div class=\"f4_img--adaptive team-single-image\" ><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--mobile square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Georg_Huber-2-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, graue kurze Haare, braune Augen, l\u00e4chelnd, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd, eine dunkelblauen Anzug, stehend mit beiden H\u00e4nden in den Hosentaschen\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Georg_Huber-2-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Georg_Huber-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Georg_Huber-2-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--desktop square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Georg_Huber-2-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, graue kurze Haare, braune Augen, l\u00e4chelnd, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd, eine dunkelblauen Anzug, stehend mit beiden H\u00e4nden in den Hosentaschen\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Georg_Huber-2-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Georg_Huber-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Georg_Huber-2-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team_member__copy\"><div class=\"team_member__title\">Georg Huber<\/div><div class=\"team_member__jobtitle\">Senior Partner<\/div><ul class=\"team_contact_links\"><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--email-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"g.huber@kbc-consultants.com\" href=\"mailto:g.huber@kbc-consultants.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--phone-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"+49 151 148 472 12\" href=\"tel:+4915114847212\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"block-inner\">\n            <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n\n                <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-tagline\">Project example: Testing strategy electricity \/ electronics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Optimisation of depth and quality of assurance across all integration levels using a continuous testing strategy.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The rising complexity in development and fast-changing product requirements present the Testing and Assurance area with new challenges. A continuous, coordinated testing strategy for everything from individual components up to the overall system enables a targeted and efficient quality assurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-h4\">Sample project results<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Concept development for continuous orientation of quality assurance with a focus on function and customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selection of suitable criteria for the handover of software artefacts to downstream integration levels to ensure system stability in assurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building &amp; executing continuous reporting to create transparency on the test coverage of several assurance levels.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\" f4-block-team-single-teaser-kbc alignfull is-layout-constrained type-circle alignfull alignleft has-background has-secondary-background-color\"   >\n\n    <div class=\"team-single__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"block-media\">\n            <div class=\"team_member  align--left\"><div class=\"team_member__image\"><div class=\"f4_img--adaptive team-single-image\" ><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--mobile square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Philipp_Berger-1-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, braune kurze Haare, blaue Augen, l\u00e4chelnd, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd, eine dunkelblauen Anzug beige , stehend mit beiden H\u00e4nden in den Hosentaschen\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Philipp_Berger-1-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Philipp_Berger-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Philipp_Berger-1-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--desktop square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Philipp_Berger-1-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, braune kurze Haare, blaue Augen, l\u00e4chelnd, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd, eine dunkelblauen Anzug beige , stehend mit beiden H\u00e4nden in den Hosentaschen\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Philipp_Berger-1-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Philipp_Berger-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Philipp_Berger-1-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team_member__copy\"><div class=\"team_member__title\">Philipp Berger<\/div><div class=\"team_member__jobtitle\">Manager<\/div><ul class=\"team_contact_links\"><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--email-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"p.berger@kbc-consultants.com\" href=\"mailto:p.berger@kbc-consultants.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--phone-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"+49 151 148 214 39\" href=\"tel:+4915114821439\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"block-inner\">\n            <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n\n                <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-tagline\">Project example: Data Analytics and Data Governance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Use vehicle and usage data to achieve better decisions and more customer focus in development.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the optimum use of high quantities of data, pragmatic Data Governance and an innovative Data Analytics function are necessary. Coordinating these two organisational units well ensures a shift to data-based decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-h4\">Sample project results<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase in availability of vehicle and usage data as well as improved structuring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementation of Analytics as a service for fast &amp; competent answers to question of analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improvement of decision quality using a sound Analytics basis of assessment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\" f4-block-team-single-teaser-kbc alignfull is-layout-constrained type-circle alignfull alignright has-background has-default-background-color\"   >\n\n    <div class=\"team-single__wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"block-media\">\n            <div class=\"team_member  align--left\"><div class=\"team_member__image\"><div class=\"f4_img--adaptive team-single-image\" ><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--mobile square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximilian_Klee_Expertise-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, braune kurze Haare, braune Augen, l\u00e4chelnd, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd, eine dunkelblauen Anzug, stehend mit beiden H\u00e4nden in den Hosentaschen\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximilian_Klee_Expertise-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximilian_Klee_Expertise-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximilian_Klee_Expertise-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"f4_img-container f4_img--desktop square\" ><img width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximilian_Klee_Expertise-700x700.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square\" alt=\"M\u00e4nnliche Person, braune kurze Haare, braune Augen, l\u00e4chelnd, tr\u00e4gt ein wei\u00dfes Hemd, eine dunkelblauen Anzug, stehend mit beiden H\u00e4nden in den Hosentaschen\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximilian_Klee_Expertise-700x700.png 700w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximilian_Klee_Expertise-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Maximilian_Klee_Expertise-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team_member__copy\"><div class=\"team_member__title\">Maximilian Klee<\/div><div class=\"team_member__jobtitle\">Senior Partner<\/div><ul class=\"team_contact_links\"><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--email-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"m.klee@kbc-consultants.com\" href=\"mailto:m.klee@kbc-consultants.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-button has-icon icon--phone-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" title=\"+49 151 148 472 07\" href=\"tel:+4915114847207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\" itemprop=\"sameAs\"><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\n\n\n\n        <div class=\"block-inner\">\n            <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n\n                <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"is-style-tagline\">Project example: Management von Elektronik- und Halbleiterlieferketten<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-h3\">Pr\u00e4ventive Erh\u00f6hung der Versorgungssicherheit mit mittel- und lang-fristigen Ma\u00dfnahmen von Einkaufsorganisationen.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The sharp increase in demand for resources in supply management leads to overloading specialist purchasing departments and thus to other core tasks being neglected. As a \u201csupply chain specialist\u201d, KBC relieves professional buyers at different levels of the hierarchy both internally and with suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-h4\"><strong>Sample project results:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Systematic transparency of N-tier supply chains and at a parts level (parts list).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Binding order processes and\/or long-term planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evaluation, clustering and prioritisation of potential problem areas for series phases as well as review and inference of relevant implications for PEP (strategy, concept, series development).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technological competence in the procurement area started for the strategic focus of commercial groups.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The times in which customers got excited with the first Connected Services, such as music or social media, have passed. Today customer demands are different. The customer expects a qualitatively high-class digital product experience. And against the background of fast cycles of innovation, this product should stay up-to-date over its lifetime. Regular \u201cover the air\u201d updates with new functions, for example in the area of autonomous driving and infotainment, are therefore obligatory for manufacturers in the premium segment. But besides the challenge of keeping up with these developments, this also opens up new business models for OEMs.<\/p>\n<p>The development of components and services for the Digital Car has therefore rapidly evolved into a new key competence in manufacturing automobiles. It has become an essential competitive factor. This is leading OEMs and suppliers to invest more heavily in the development of digital products and position themselves in the field. At the same time, new collaborations and partnerships are being created with tech companies and start-ups. The previous division of roles and collaborative models between OEMs and suppliers is being reshaped. Challenges in this respect do not just lie in the area of software. The current lack of semiconductors illustrates how the entire automotive industry is facing enormous challenges.<\/p>\n<p>OEMs and suppliers must keep up with fast-paced innovations and make full use of the potential of the digital revolution. To succeed, comprehensive transformations in software and hardware, and also with regard to processes and work practices within and outside the organisation are necessary. We will support you in all of these challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Project example:  Organisational structure &amp; development<\/p>\n<p>Shape the transformation with the right positioning.<\/p>\n<p>The high level of innovation and the fast tempo of development in the area of the Digital Car demands excellent organisational positioning and processes that work. The high level of networking of digital functions in a vehicle and beyond presents a particularly significant challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Sample project results:<\/p>\n<p>Development of an appropriate organisation design and shaping of a corresponding process landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Creation of fast decision and information pathways via a streamlined committee and reporting structure.<\/p>\n<p>Design of procedures in line with New Work principles incl. working models\/methods and channels of communication.<\/p>\n<p>Support, guidance and communication of the changes from planning to implementation.<\/p>\n<p>Project example: Software quality<\/p>\n<p>Preventative quality assurance in the case of bought-in E\/E components for the successful development of scopes of software.<\/p>\n<p>The increasing proportion of and value added by E\/E components to the overall vehicle means that software quality has emerged as an essential competitive factor. As a result, the complex software development requires preventative methods of quality assurance that must already be taken into account when choosing and appointing suppliers.<\/p>\n<p>Sample project results:<\/p>\n<p>Consistent evaluation of suppliers before awarding contracts with defined criteria relating to software development and quality as a basis for the subsequent appointment.<\/p>\n<p>Regular review of suppliers using defined sets of criteria and quality standards as part of supplier development and qualification.<\/p>\n<p>Transparency on achievement of objectives and maturity of system and customer functions in the software scope at relevant project milestones and up to the start of production.<\/p>\n<p>Project example: Key Performance Indicators<\/p>\n<p>Use key performance indicators (KPIs) to achieve a transparent and targeted development of E\/E systems for the \u201cDigital Car\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Whether for management or operational work: transparency on the status quo with regard to the targets set is indispensable in today\u2019s development and integration of E\/E systems. A \u201cDigital Car\u201d KPI system provides the foundation for a rigorous management of development and policy.<\/p>\n<p>Sample project results:<\/p>\n<p>Integrated view of available E\/E systems, process and data landscapes in the company.<\/p>\n<p>Tailored measurement parameters in an automated KPI dashboard as a core management instrument on the basis of centralised data pools.<\/p>\n<p>User-oriented visualisation of results depending on requirements in \u201creal time\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Project example: Modular strategy<\/p>\n<p>Reduction of manufacturing and development costs for a new generation of Digital Cars using commonality.<\/p>\n<p>The strategic importance of digital product offerings in the automotive industry is causing a swift increase in development and manufacturing costs. By standardising components and software across architectures and brands, a competitive offering at a reasonable cost can be realised.<\/p>\n<p>Sample project results:<\/p>\n<p>Definition of an innovative and market-oriented product offering and iterative optimisation cycles for optimum economic outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Identification of components and software that can and must be standardised from a technical and economic point of view. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Top management decision in favour of a modular profile spanning architecture and brand to ensure a stable framework.<\/p>\n<p>Project example: Supply of electronic and semiconductor components<\/p>\n<p>Responsive increase of security of supplies through short and medium term measures of procurement organisations.<\/p>\n<p>Complexity in global supply chains leads to delays in reporting shortages to OEMs and affects all areas of procurement. As a \u201csupply chain specialist\u201d, KBC supports specialised purchasing departments in quickly identifying and sustainably de-escalating critical topics in the N-tier supply chain.<\/p>\n<p>Sample project results:<\/p>\n<p>Systematic transparency of N-tier supply chains and at a parts level (parts list).<\/p>\n<p>Tracking und prioritisation of critical 1st-tier suppliers and components according to defined measurements\/parameters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Traceability of flows of goods in N-tier supply chain and increase of storage intervals and safety margins.<\/p>\n<p>De-escalating measures carried out and tracked (escalation discussions with X-tier, allocation, deployment of alternative materials\/components, etc.)<\/p>\n<p>Project example: Testing strategy electricity \/ electronics<\/p>\n<p>Optimisation of depth and quality of assurance across all integration levels using a continuous testing strategy.<\/p>\n<p>The rising complexity in development and fast-changing product requirements present the Testing and Assurance area with new challenges. A continuous, coordinated testing strategy for everything from individual components up to the overall system enables a targeted and efficient quality assurance.<\/p>\n<p>Sample project results:<\/p>\n<p>Concept development for continuous orientation of quality assurance with a focus on function and customer.<\/p>\n<p>Selection of suitable criteria for the handover of software artefacts to downstream integration levels to ensure system stability in assurance.<\/p>\n<p>Building &amp; executing continuous reporting to create transparency on the test coverage of several assurance levels.<\/p>\n<p>Project example: Data Analytics and Data Governance<\/p>\n<p>Use vehicle and usage data to achieve better decisions and more customer focus in development.<\/p>\n<p>For the optimum use of high quantities of data, pragmatic Data Governance and an innovative Data Analytics function are necessary. Coordinating these two organisational units well ensures a shift to data-based decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Sample project results:<\/p>\n<p>Increase in availability of vehicle and usage data as well as improved structuring.<\/p>\n<p>Implementation of Analytics as a service for fast &amp; competent answers to question of analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Improvement of decision quality using a sound Analytics basis of assessment.<\/p>\n<p>Project example: Management von Elektronik- und Halbleiterlieferketten<\/p>\n<p>Pr\u00e4ventive Erh\u00f6hung der Versorgungssicherheit mit mittel- und lang-fristigen Ma\u00dfnahmen von Einkaufsorganisationen.<\/p>\n<p>The sharp increase in demand for resources in supply management leads to overloading specialist purchasing departments and thus to other core tasks being neglected. As a \u201csupply chain specialist\u201d, KBC relieves professional buyers at different levels of the hierarchy both internally and with suppliers.<\/p>\n<p>Sample project results:<\/p>\n<p>Systematic transparency of N-tier supply chains and at a parts level (parts list).<\/p>\n<p>Binding order processes and\/or long-term planning.<\/p>\n<p>Evaluation, clustering and prioritisation of potential problem areas for series phases as well as review and inference of relevant implications for PEP (strategy, concept, series development).<\/p>\n<p>Technological competence in the procurement area started for the strategic focus of commercial groups.<\/p>\n<p>Insights &#8211; Digital Car<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":7700,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"f4_portfolio_taxonomy":[93],"class_list":["post-7686","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Digital Car - KBC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/kbc-consultants.com\/us\/expertise\/product-development\/digital-car\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Digital Car - KBC\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The times in which customers got excited with the first Connected Services, such as music or social media, have passed. Today customer demands are different. The customer expects a qualitatively high-class digital product experience. And against the background of fast cycles of innovation, this product should stay up-to-date over its lifetime. Regular \u201cover the air\u201d updates with new functions, for example in the area of autonomous driving and infotainment, are therefore obligatory for manufacturers in the premium segment. But besides the challenge of keeping up with these developments, this also opens up new business models for OEMs.  The development of components and services for the Digital Car has therefore rapidly evolved into a new key competence in manufacturing automobiles. It has become an essential competitive factor. This is leading OEMs and suppliers to invest more heavily in the development of digital products and position themselves in the field. At the same time, new collaborations and partnerships are being created with tech companies and start-ups. The previous division of roles and collaborative models between OEMs and suppliers is being reshaped. Challenges in this respect do not just lie in the area of software. The current lack of semiconductors illustrates how the entire automotive industry is facing enormous challenges.  OEMs and suppliers must keep up with fast-paced innovations and make full use of the potential of the digital revolution. To succeed, comprehensive transformations in software and hardware, and also with regard to processes and work practices within and outside the organisation are necessary. We will support you in all of these challenges.   Project example: Organisational structure &amp; development  Shape the transformation with the right positioning.  The high level of innovation and the fast tempo of development in the area of the Digital Car demands excellent organisational positioning and processes that work. The high level of networking of digital functions in a vehicle and beyond presents a particularly significant challenge.  Sample project results:  Development of an appropriate organisation design and shaping of a corresponding process landscape.  Creation of fast decision and information pathways via a streamlined committee and reporting structure.  Design of procedures in line with New Work principles incl. working models\/methods and channels of communication.  Support, guidance and communication of the changes from planning to implementation.   Project example: Software quality  Preventative quality assurance in the case of bought-in E\/E components for the successful development of scopes of software.  The increasing proportion of and value added by E\/E components to the overall vehicle means that software quality has emerged as an essential competitive factor. As a result, the complex software development requires preventative methods of quality assurance that must already be taken into account when choosing and appointing suppliers.  Sample project results:  Consistent evaluation of suppliers before awarding contracts with defined criteria relating to software development and quality as a basis for the subsequent appointment.  Regular review of suppliers using defined sets of criteria and quality standards as part of supplier development and qualification.  Transparency on achievement of objectives and maturity of system and customer functions in the software scope at relevant project milestones and up to the start of production.   Project example: Key Performance Indicators  Use key performance indicators (KPIs) to achieve a transparent and targeted development of E\/E systems for the \u201cDigital Car\u201d.  Whether for management or operational work: transparency on the status quo with regard to the targets set is indispensable in today\u2019s development and integration of E\/E systems. A \u201cDigital Car\u201d KPI system provides the foundation for a rigorous management of development and policy.  Sample project results:  Integrated view of available E\/E systems, process and data landscapes in the company.  Tailored measurement parameters in an automated KPI dashboard as a core management instrument on the basis of centralised data pools.  User-oriented visualisation of results depending on requirements in \u201creal time\u201d.   Project example: Modular strategy  Reduction of manufacturing and development costs for a new generation of Digital Cars using commonality.  The strategic importance of digital product offerings in the automotive industry is causing a swift increase in development and manufacturing costs. By standardising components and software across architectures and brands, a competitive offering at a reasonable cost can be realised.  Sample project results:  Definition of an innovative and market-oriented product offering and iterative optimisation cycles for optimum economic outcomes.  Identification of components and software that can and must be standardised from a technical and economic point of view. \u00a0  Top management decision in favour of a modular profile spanning architecture and brand to ensure a stable framework.   Project example: Supply of electronic and semiconductor components  Responsive increase of security of supplies through short and medium term measures of procurement organisations.  Complexity in global supply chains leads to delays in reporting shortages to OEMs and affects all areas of procurement. As a \u201csupply chain specialist\u201d, KBC supports specialised purchasing departments in quickly identifying and sustainably de-escalating critical topics in the N-tier supply chain.  Sample project results:  Systematic transparency of N-tier supply chains and at a parts level (parts list).  Tracking und prioritisation of critical 1st-tier suppliers and components according to defined measurements\/parameters.\u00a0  Traceability of flows of goods in N-tier supply chain and increase of storage intervals and safety margins.  De-escalating measures carried out and tracked (escalation discussions with X-tier, allocation, deployment of alternative materials\/components, etc.)   Project example: Testing strategy electricity \/ electronics  Optimisation of depth and quality of assurance across all integration levels using a continuous testing strategy.  The rising complexity in development and fast-changing product requirements present the Testing and Assurance area with new challenges. A continuous, coordinated testing strategy for everything from individual components up to the overall system enables a targeted and efficient quality assurance.  Sample project results:  Concept development for continuous orientation of quality assurance with a focus on function and customer.  Selection of suitable criteria for the handover of software artefacts to downstream integration levels to ensure system stability in assurance.  Building &amp; executing continuous reporting to create transparency on the test coverage of several assurance levels.   Project example: Data Analytics and Data Governance  Use vehicle and usage data to achieve better decisions and more customer focus in development.  For the optimum use of high quantities of data, pragmatic Data Governance and an innovative Data Analytics function are necessary. Coordinating these two organisational units well ensures a shift to data-based decisions.  Sample project results:  Increase in availability of vehicle and usage data as well as improved structuring.  Implementation of Analytics as a service for fast &amp; competent answers to question of analysis.  Improvement of decision quality using a sound Analytics basis of assessment.   Project example: Management von Elektronik- und Halbleiterlieferketten  Pr\u00e4ventive Erh\u00f6hung der Versorgungssicherheit mit mittel- und lang-fristigen Ma\u00dfnahmen von Einkaufsorganisationen.  The sharp increase in demand for resources in supply management leads to overloading specialist purchasing departments and thus to other core tasks being neglected. As a \u201csupply chain specialist\u201d, KBC relieves professional buyers at different levels of the hierarchy both internally and with suppliers.  Sample project results:  Systematic transparency of N-tier supply chains and at a parts level (parts list).  Binding order processes and\/or long-term planning.  Evaluation, clustering and prioritisation of potential problem areas for series phases as well as review and inference of relevant implications for PEP (strategy, concept, series development).  Technological competence in the procurement area started for the strategic focus of commercial groups.    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The high level of networking of digital functions in a vehicle and beyond presents a particularly significant challenge.  Sample project results:  Development of an appropriate organisation design and shaping of a corresponding process landscape.  Creation of fast decision and information pathways via a streamlined committee and reporting structure.  Design of procedures in line with New Work principles incl. working models\/methods and channels of communication.  Support, guidance and communication of the changes from planning to implementation.   Project example: Software quality  Preventative quality assurance in the case of bought-in E\/E components for the successful development of scopes of software.  The increasing proportion of and value added by E\/E components to the overall vehicle means that software quality has emerged as an essential competitive factor. As a result, the complex software development requires preventative methods of quality assurance that must already be taken into account when choosing and appointing suppliers.  Sample project results:  Consistent evaluation of suppliers before awarding contracts with defined criteria relating to software development and quality as a basis for the subsequent appointment.  Regular review of suppliers using defined sets of criteria and quality standards as part of supplier development and qualification.  Transparency on achievement of objectives and maturity of system and customer functions in the software scope at relevant project milestones and up to the start of production.   Project example: Key Performance Indicators  Use key performance indicators (KPIs) to achieve a transparent and targeted development of E\/E systems for the \u201cDigital Car\u201d.  Whether for management or operational work: transparency on the status quo with regard to the targets set is indispensable in today\u2019s development and integration of E\/E systems. A \u201cDigital Car\u201d KPI system provides the foundation for a rigorous management of development and policy.  Sample project results:  Integrated view of available E\/E systems, process and data landscapes in the company.  Tailored measurement parameters in an automated KPI dashboard as a core management instrument on the basis of centralised data pools.  User-oriented visualisation of results depending on requirements in \u201creal time\u201d.   Project example: Modular strategy  Reduction of manufacturing and development costs for a new generation of Digital Cars using commonality.  The strategic importance of digital product offerings in the automotive industry is causing a swift increase in development and manufacturing costs. 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As a \u201csupply chain specialist\u201d, KBC supports specialised purchasing departments in quickly identifying and sustainably de-escalating critical topics in the N-tier supply chain.  Sample project results:  Systematic transparency of N-tier supply chains and at a parts level (parts list).  Tracking und prioritisation of critical 1st-tier suppliers and components according to defined measurements\/parameters.\u00a0  Traceability of flows of goods in N-tier supply chain and increase of storage intervals and safety margins.  De-escalating measures carried out and tracked (escalation discussions with X-tier, allocation, deployment of alternative materials\/components, etc.)   Project example: Testing strategy electricity \/ electronics  Optimisation of depth and quality of assurance across all integration levels using a continuous testing strategy.  The rising complexity in development and fast-changing product requirements present the Testing and Assurance area with new challenges. A continuous, coordinated testing strategy for everything from individual components up to the overall system enables a targeted and efficient quality assurance.  Sample project results:  Concept development for continuous orientation of quality assurance with a focus on function and customer.  Selection of suitable criteria for the handover of software artefacts to downstream integration levels to ensure system stability in assurance.  Building &amp; executing continuous reporting to create transparency on the test coverage of several assurance levels.   Project example: Data Analytics and Data Governance  Use vehicle and usage data to achieve better decisions and more customer focus in development.  For the optimum use of high quantities of data, pragmatic Data Governance and an innovative Data Analytics function are necessary. Coordinating these two organisational units well ensures a shift to data-based decisions.  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Evaluation, clustering and prioritisation of potential problem areas for series phases as well as review and inference of relevant implications for PEP (strategy, concept, series development).  Technological competence in the procurement area started for the strategic focus of commercial groups.    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