The document discusses the history of Nexteer Automotive and its predecessors over 100+ years, from its founding in 1906 to its acquisition by Pacific Century Motors in 2010. It outlines Nexteer's need for a new enterprise-wide PLM (product lifecycle management) system to support its independent business operations. The document presents Nexteer's PLM vision of using integrated systems for common global business processes and data. It proposes replacing the current configuration management tool with Aras Innovator, which provides required PLM functionality out of the box.
6. Nexteer Automotive
2009 Delphi Automotive sells
Steering Division back to GM
Business renamed “Nexteer
Automotive”
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7. Nexteer Automotive
Pacific Century Motors
(PCM)
( )
November, 2010 GM Sells
Nexteer Automotive to Pacific
Century Motors
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8. Product Technologies
Hydraulic Steering Electric
Steering Columns Steering
Systems Systems
Steering
Gears Intermediate Column Assist EPS
Shafts
Steering
Pumps Rack Assist EPS
Single Pinion EPS
Steering
Hoses
Halfshafts
Propeller
Shaft Joints Rear Steer EPS
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9. Over 100 years of Innovation
1906 1951 1960's 1970's 1980's 1995 1999 2004 2010 201X
Steer-by-Wire
Active Vehicle Dynamic Control
Active Energy Absorption Column
TriGlide Halfshaft Joint
Power Tilt / Telescope Column
QUADRASTEER
Speed Variable Assist
Electric Power Steering
g
Globalized Engineering
Air Bag Column
First R&P Gear - Plant 7
Tilt–Wheel Steering Columns
Industry-leading engineering and
Front Wheel Drive Halfshafts
Energy Absorbing Column
product development capabilities
Hydraulic Assisted Steering
Manual Steering Consistently pioneer new steering
technologies that enhance safety,
fuel efficiency, comfort and
convenience
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10. Global Engineering &
Customer Support
Global Systems
Engineering for Saginaw, MI 16 Sites
SEC
all customers 10 Countries
Dearborn, Munich, Beijing,
MI Germany China
CSC CSC CSC
Lingyun,
Michigan China
PG CSC
Tychy,
T ch
Poland Seoul,
Arizona CSC Korea
PG CSC
Russelsheim, Tremblay, Torino,
Germany France Italy
CSC AEC CSC
Suzhou,
China
AEC
Porto Alegre, Bengaluru, Brandon,
Brazil India Australia
CSC CSC CSC
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11. Global Manufacturing
Saginaw , 20 Plants
Michigan
13 Sites Gliwice,
Poland
7 Countries
Zhuozhou,
China
Tychy,
Poland
Gurgaon,
India
Juarez,
Mexico Wuhu,
China
Sabinas
Hildalgo, Suzhou,
China
Queretaro,
Queretaro
Mexico
Porto Alegre Bengaluru, Somerton,
Brazil India Australia
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12. New Focus Required
Nexteer now on its own – no more “mothership”
mothership
We are re-defining our company vision, strategies, goals
Can our current business information
systems support this vision?
t t thi i i ?
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13. Nexteer Business Applications -
Current State
Stand-alone applications – islands of automation
Redundant data entry
Lack of synchronization
Excel / eRooms / Google sites / Access databases
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14. Original Application Focus
Investigated options to replace Configuration Management
automation tool
CM automation tool (original state) CM automation tool (desired state)
− License costs – based on Delphi size − License costs – much smaller company
− Extensive customized code − Highly configurable
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− Approaching end of vendor support − Less reliant on vendor support
− Delphi infrastructure support − Nexteer infrastructure support
− Reliance on IT for changes − Functional areas play larger role
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15. Investigate CM Tool Replacement –
Team Objectives
Current CM Automation Tool
Integrated
Joint Engineering / IT / Program Mgt
Config Mfg activity – began January 2009
BOM with
Mgt
g Documents Program
Documents
D t
Mgt
Evaluate software to replace current
Cost
Studies Develop- functionality
ment − “Out of the box with minimal custom code
Out box”
BOM
− Configurable
− Intuitive user interface
PPAP
Data Mgt − Can integrate with PDM Tool
Validation
DFMEA/ Quality Prototypes Additionally, determine if software can
DSSBFM Documents support:
− Program Management
− Development BOM
− Cost Studies
− Prototype Builds
PDM Product
CAD
Spec.
S − Other PLM functionality
Mgt Tool
Docs
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16. Developing a PLM Vision
Leading Change - By John Kotter
Vision – sensible and appealing picture of the future
Strategies – logic for how the vision can be achieved
Plans – specific steps and ti t bl t i l
Pl ifi t d timetables to implement th
t the
strategies
Budgets – plans converted into financial projections and
goals
Vision Strategies Plans Budgets
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17. Developing a PLM Vision
Leading Change - By John Kotter
6 characteristics of effective visions
Vision
− Imaginable – conveys a picture of what the future will look like
− Desirable – appeals to the long term interests of stakeholders
− Feasible – comprises realistic, attainable goals
− Focused – clear enough to provide guidance in decision making
− Flexible
Fle ible – general eno gh to allo indi id al initiati e and alternati e
enough allow individual initiative alternative
responses in changing conditions
− Communicable – easy to communicate, can be explained in 5 minutes
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18. Nexteer’s PLM Vision Statement
Nexteer is an enterprise that
uses systems as a strategic
Vision
business approach to drive
global common business
processes using common
global data
data.
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19. Nexteer’s PLM Vision
Nexteer’s PLM system:
Be easy for global users to learn and use
Vision
Use a configurable web interface
Be flexible, configurable, and scalable
Be recognized by p p as an effective way to p
g y people y perform their j
jobs,
,
providing value and productivity to the enterprise
Improve the accuracy, availability and control of information
throughout the Nexteer Business System product lifecycle
Be configured to allow integration of future business acquisitions or
the removal of divested business data
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20. Nexteer’s PLM Transformation
Current CM Automation Tool
PLM ERP
Integrated
Config Mfg Program
BOM with Inventory
Mgt Documents Mgt Manufac-
Documents Mgt
g
turing
Enterprise
Develop- Financials Sched-
Cost ment uling
Studies BOM
Shared
Data Shared
Data Customer
PPAP Mgt
Data Mgt
Validation
Quality
Documents Routings
DFMEA/ Prototypes Shipping Supply
DSSBFM Chain
Mgt
Shared Product
CAD
Spec.
Mgt Data Docs
PDM
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21. Aras Innovator Fits the Nexteer PLM
Vision
Current CM Automation Tool
Current Aras Innovator Modules
Integrated
Config
BOM with
Mfg Program Program Management
Mgt Documents Mgt
Documents Product Engineering
Develop-
PDM
Cost ment CMII
Studies BOM
Shared RoHS
Data
Quality Planning
PPAP
Data Mgt APQP
Validation
LEAN Product Development
Quality
DFMEA/ Documents Prototypes
DSSBFM + Open Source Industry
Developed Solutions
p
Shared Product
CAD
Spec. + Nexteer Developed
Mgt Data Docs
Solutions as Needed
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22. Contact Information
Bob Lipscomb, CMfgE, CMIIC
Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
Nexteer Automotive Systems
3900 Holland Road
Saginaw, MI 48601
Phone: 1 - (989) 757-4570
E-Mail: robert.lipscomb@nexteer.com
Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/in/boblipscomb
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