Modernization of Parts Management System Using Low-Code/No-Code Platform for Automotive Manufacturing

The client relies on a heavily customized legacy parts management system integrated with multiple enterprise applications, which struggles to accommodate frequent new product configurations, rules, and parts catalogs. High maintenance costs, vendor lock-in, and limited agility hinder timely updates. The system's monolithic architecture and accumulated technical debt impede rapid response to evolving business needs, increasing operational costs and reducing responsiveness.

A large automotive manufacturer seeking to overhaul its legacy parts management system to improve flexibility, reduce costs, and enhance search capabilities.

• Implement a flexible, scalable parts management system leveraging low-code/no-code development to ensure rapid deployment within eight months.
• Achieve a significant reduction in ongoing maintenance costs, aiming for at least an 85% decrease in annual expenses related to system upkeep.
• Eliminate vendor lock-in by adopting a platform that allows internal IT teams and analysts to make future system modifications with minimal reliance on external vendors.
• Support seamless integration with existing enterprise systems such as PLM, ERP, configuration databases, and compliance systems.
• Enhance search capabilities by enabling complex, multi-attribute classification and categorization for more intuitive and rapid part discovery.

• Visual, low-code interface for designing and managing business logic, data structures, and user interfaces.
• Workflow automation for parts creation, approval, and modification processes.
• Advanced search capabilities supporting complex queries with multi-attribute filtering and exclusion criteria.
• Dynamic classification and categorization modules for rich tagging, indexing, and custom grouping of parts based on user-defined parameters.
• Integration with enterprise systems including Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), ERP, configuration databases, and compliance tools.
• Role-based access controls and audit logging to ensure data security and compliance.
• Self-service tools enabling analysts and internal IT to update system configurations and workflows without extensive coding.

• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system for part specifications and design data.
• ERP system for inventory, procurement, and financial data.
• Configuration management tools to import and update product rules and variants.
• Compliance systems for regulatory and standards adherence.

• System should support rapid updates and configuration changes by non-developer analysts.
• Ensure system performance supports complex multi-attribute search queries with minimal latency.
• Achieve at least 99.9% uptime with reliable data sync across integrations.
• Maintain data security and role-based access to sensitive parts information.

By implementing a low-code/no-code based parts management system, the client anticipates a reduction in ongoing maintenance costs by approximately 85%, significant improvements in search efficiency and user experience, and expedited deployment of new product configurations. The scalable and flexible platform will enable internal teams to adapt swiftly to market changes, ultimately supporting faster time-to-market, reduced operational costs, and increased overall agility in parts catalog management.