Cognitive has developed a decision-making tool for a leading automotive manufacturing company in India called the Product Engineering Information and Management System (PEIMS). This comprehensive data repository encompasses all the information related to the finished product throughout its life cycle.
What is PEIMS?
PEIMS is a decision support system designed to streamline engineering changes and ensure they are ‘First Time Right.’ It features an advanced Engineering Change Management (ECM) module that assesses the TOTAL IMPACT of any engineering change.
Key Features of PEIMS
- Comprehensive Impact Analysis: PEIMS defines and captures all parts associated with a part number, both directly (parent-child parts) and indirectly (associated parts), in the Engineering Bill of Material Parts (BOMP).
- Dynamic and Static BOM: PEIMS differentiates between the Engineering Bill of Material (EBOMP) and the Manufacturing Bill of Material (MBOMP). The EBOMP is always dynamic with part numbers that change based on feedback, while the MBOMP is static and updated from EBOMP changes.
Modules of PEIMS
- Product Information
- Standardization
- Direct Material Cost
- Change Management
- Requirement Tracking
- View and Markup CAD Data
Benefits of Using PEIMS
PEIMS makes engineering changes efficient by providing comprehensive information for any part number change, including:
- The list of affected associated parts.
- Impact on associated tooling, quality aids, documentation, and test reports.
- Impact on customer and statutory requirements, and engineering specifications.
- Insight into the total cost of the engineering change.
Importance of Part Numbers
Part numbers are fundamental to any product, driving all information and business processes in engineering industries. Key business processes driven by part numbers include:
- Manufacturing Strategy and Sourcing
- Manufacturing Investment
- Production Processes (PPAP)
- Supporting Aids
- Marketing, Sales, and Distribution
- Cost Management
- Change Management
Engineering Change Control
Efficient management of the Engineering Bill of Material is crucial for controlling engineering changes. Assessing the total impact of a change is vital for ensuring ‘First Time Right’ execution.
How PEIMS Assesses Total Impact
- Centralized Database: PEIMS stores all critical information associated with part numbers in a centralized database.
- Holistic Approach: It ensures all affected processes and linkages are addressed before initiating and releasing changes.
- Comprehensive Data: PEIMS collates data related to cost, sourcing, manufacturing processes, aids, test reports, and requirements.
- Pertinent Data Sorting: The data is sorted to identify relevant information for the engineering change.
- Total Insight: This holistic approach provides a complete insight into the engineering change, ensuring well-informed decisions.
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