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<strong>FUTURE</strong>-<strong>PROOFING</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>automotive</strong><br />
<strong>industry</strong><br />
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INNOVATION:<br />
a key driver<br />
for change
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It’s an exciting, if challenging, time<br />
for <strong>the</strong> <strong>automotive</strong> <strong>industry</strong>…<br />
When it comes to vehicle quality, safety, and reliability,<br />
customer expectations are at an all time high. There’s<br />
also an ever-widening choice of vehicles for buyers to<br />
choose from. Overcapacity is putting pressure on <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>industry</strong> to keep prices low. And with environmental<br />
concerns growing, <strong>the</strong> need for sustainable<br />
<strong>automotive</strong> solutions is a must.<br />
In short, success depends on pioneering product<br />
development coupled with an ongoing commitment<br />
to innovation that breaks new ground in <strong>automotive</strong>.<br />
The Maintenance on Demand (MoDe) project is one<br />
example of this – of key players coming toge<strong>the</strong>r to<br />
future-proof <strong>the</strong> <strong>automotive</strong> <strong>industry</strong>.<br />
For car manufacturers, enticing customers has never<br />
been more dependent on being able to differentiate<br />
products from <strong>the</strong> competition. And that means<br />
coming up with increasingly inventive and innovative<br />
solutions.<br />
Innovation is usually focused on design and<br />
functionality. But genuinely cutting edge development<br />
is rare. And it usually involves creating entirely new<br />
vehicle lines – think Ford’s original Mustang or<br />
Renault’s first ever multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).<br />
So what does success look like for <strong>the</strong> <strong>automotive</strong><br />
<strong>industry</strong>, now and in <strong>the</strong> future? Simple. It’s all about<br />
a company’s ability to spot new opportunities and<br />
launch new products…<br />
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Driving innovation forwards<br />
“We have to extend our focus beyond products<br />
and services. We need to focus on business model<br />
innovation…to collaborate with partners from suppliers<br />
to customers and non-<strong>industry</strong> players and dealers.<br />
It’s only by embedding innovation in <strong>the</strong> processes,<br />
culture, structure and financing models of a company that<br />
businesses can really improve performance…”<br />
IBM, “Driving Innovation”<br />
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1829<br />
Stephenson’s Rocket<br />
ushers in <strong>the</strong> era of <strong>the</strong><br />
railway. The economic<br />
geography of Europe<br />
and <strong>the</strong> USA is<br />
changed forever.<br />
1885<br />
Karl Benz invents <strong>the</strong><br />
first ever automobile<br />
1899<br />
Camille Jenatzy’s<br />
“Jamais Contente” is<br />
<strong>the</strong> first car to exceed<br />
100km per hour.<br />
It is electric.<br />
A HISTORY OF INNOVATION<br />
Pioneering product development is crucial for <strong>the</strong> prosperity of <strong>the</strong> <strong>automotive</strong><br />
<strong>industry</strong>, in 2012 and beyond. But <strong>the</strong> links between innovation and mobility<br />
have been at <strong>the</strong> heart of our economic progress for a while…<br />
We are living in a world characterised by connection. A world in which<br />
transport, technology and communications link us to each o<strong>the</strong>r, to <strong>the</strong> world<br />
around us and to information at unprecedented rates.<br />
The <strong>automotive</strong> vehicle is one breakthrough that has put <strong>the</strong> shift to<br />
connectedness in fifth gear. And while today <strong>the</strong> sector is under pressure to<br />
stay ahead of <strong>the</strong> curve, revolutionary development has always played an<br />
important role in keeping <strong>the</strong> <strong>industry</strong> moving….<br />
1900<br />
The era of small-scale<br />
‘mass production’ begins.<br />
1901-1910<br />
Petrol engines make steampower<br />
automobiles obsolete.<br />
The internal combustion engine<br />
kickstarts aviation history.<br />
THE <strong>FUTURE</strong>’S ELECTRIC<br />
Environmental concerns are at <strong>the</strong> forefront of all our minds<br />
– whe<strong>the</strong>r you’re a customer or a manufacturer.<br />
Ford<br />
Plan to market three new electric vehicles: Focus<br />
Electric, C-MAX Energy and C-Max Hybrid.<br />
1910-1920<br />
The assembly line<br />
developed by <strong>the</strong><br />
Ford Motor Company<br />
revolutionises large-scale<br />
production processes.<br />
1950s<br />
Cars spread across <strong>the</strong> world<br />
with innovations in engine<br />
power, speed and design.<br />
Renault<br />
Intend to launch four electric vehicles by <strong>the</strong> end<br />
of <strong>the</strong> 2012, including a saloon car, a compact<br />
hatchback and a two-seater.<br />
BMW<br />
Are set to launch three electric vehicles under<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir ‘Megacity’ brand. The first is being readied<br />
for launch in 2013.<br />
1960s<br />
The rise of <strong>the</strong> computer<br />
confirms <strong>the</strong> inextricable links<br />
between electronics and mobility<br />
innovation. As a result, man is<br />
able to land on <strong>the</strong> moon.<br />
1970s<br />
First electronic 4-wheel<br />
multi-channel ABS<br />
developed by Chrysler.<br />
1980s<br />
First <strong>automotive</strong><br />
navigation systems<br />
developed.<br />
1990s<br />
Lean production,<br />
system integration and<br />
concentration.<br />
2000s<br />
Innovation and revival of<br />
mass interest in electric<br />
vehicles. Focus turns to<br />
sustainability.
A world in constant<br />
EVOLUTION<br />
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Innovating global solutions for<br />
<strong>automotive</strong> logistics<br />
The <strong>automotive</strong> <strong>industry</strong> is truly global. Markets are evolving, environmental<br />
pressures are growing, resources are in shorter supply and globalization<br />
is presenting its own geographical challenges. All this opens up new<br />
opportunities for logistics companies like DHL. The question is: how do<br />
we meet <strong>the</strong>se myriad challenges efficiently and sustainably? The answer?<br />
Excellence in innovation….<br />
KEY TRENDS AND CHALLENGES<br />
Resource shortages<br />
Rising energy prices mean higher transport costs.<br />
OEMs are increasingly unwilling to pay <strong>the</strong>m. What’s<br />
more, fossil fuel are expensive and limited resources.<br />
The need to switch to alternative energy has never<br />
been more urgent.<br />
Solutions: Near-sourcing, component consolidation,<br />
multi-modal approaches using road, rail and river<br />
connections.<br />
Environmental sustainability<br />
‘Going green’ is more than a concern – it’s a global<br />
necessity. For companies like DHL, providing<br />
sustainable logistics solutions and greener supply<br />
chains is a must.<br />
Solutions: DHL now offers carbon footprint reporting,<br />
carbon reduction programme consulting, reusable<br />
& returnable packaging and a host of cutting-edge<br />
visibility tools (e.g. RFID, real-time track and trace<br />
tools).<br />
Growing globalization<br />
Automotive demand is growing in emerging markets<br />
like India, and looks set to surge in <strong>the</strong> coming years.<br />
In developed markets, <strong>the</strong> focus is on replacement<br />
vehicles, though this is rapidly spreading to emerging<br />
markets too.<br />
Solutions: Strategic planning around networks and<br />
geographical coverage in key markets.<br />
Market evolution<br />
Markets are constantly changing. And people are more<br />
demanding in some countries and cities than o<strong>the</strong>rs.<br />
Solutions: Multi-tiered dealer city distribution models,<br />
local distribution centers (LDCs) to help deals react<br />
more quickly to customer demands.<br />
DHL works closely with Renault, managing<br />
<strong>the</strong> transportation, distribution and collection<br />
of reusable car batteries to minimise <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
environmental impact.<br />
RESOURCE<br />
SHORTAGES<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL<br />
SUSTAINABILITY<br />
Solutions:<br />
EXCELLENCE IN<br />
INNOVATION<br />
GROWING<br />
GLOBALIZATION<br />
MARKET<br />
EVOLUTION
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Tackling change and winning<br />
THE ROLE OF… ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT<br />
MANUFACTURERS (OEMS)<br />
<strong>FUTURE</strong>-<strong>PROOFING</strong> GLOBAL<br />
LOGISTICS AT DHL<br />
At Volvo, <strong>the</strong> future is already here…<br />
Volvo Group Trucks Technology ATR (Advanced<br />
Technology and Research) brings visionary new<br />
technical services to life. It covers everything from<br />
long-term research to delivering solutions and services<br />
to market. It’s where a host of groundbreaking hybrid<br />
technologies and safety functions were born. And it<br />
ensures Volvo Group stays ahead of <strong>the</strong> pack when it<br />
comes to revolutionary technology.<br />
Key innovations<br />
Electrical & embedded systems: optimising<br />
electrical and embedded software, in combination<br />
with sensors, actuators, cable harnesses, and<br />
connectors, brings excellence in functionality,<br />
dependability, robustness and energy efficiency.<br />
Propulsion: working closely with everyone from<br />
universities and research institutes to <strong>the</strong> European<br />
commission and various national public agencies,<br />
Volvo strives to develop vehicles with <strong>the</strong> best<br />
possible performance in exhaust emissions.<br />
Soft products: focusing on trailblazing new soft<br />
products to meet customers’ changing needs, Volvo<br />
seeks to deliver higher efficiency, lower operating<br />
costs, better environmental performance and<br />
enhanced delivery.<br />
In a rapidly changing world, <strong>the</strong> <strong>automotive</strong> <strong>industry</strong><br />
is constantly facing new challenges. Supply bases<br />
are becoming more globalized, emerging markets are<br />
expanding and <strong>the</strong> era of mega cities is finally here.<br />
But with big changes come big opportunities for<br />
logistics companies like DHL. In fact, globalization<br />
is continuing to push logistics to <strong>the</strong> fore. As <strong>the</strong><br />
demands for efficient transportation become greater<br />
and more complex, <strong>the</strong> pressure is on to provide<br />
logistics solutions that guarantee connectivity – fast,<br />
straightforward shipping services that continue to<br />
provide reliability and predictability.<br />
Key challenges for logistics companies<br />
As supply chains become more complex, <strong>the</strong> risk<br />
of disruption becomes ever greater. Solutions are<br />
required that provide stability now and well into <strong>the</strong><br />
future. But our responses have to be attentive to <strong>the</strong><br />
wider implications of finite natural resources and<br />
issues of environmental sustainability. Vehicles must<br />
run optimally with absolutely minimal CO 2 emissions.<br />
One example is just-in-case vehicle maintenance,<br />
where manufacturers replace parts after a certain<br />
mileage, no longer meets our aims. With recycling and<br />
optimal usage more important <strong>the</strong>n ever, future-proofed<br />
logistics solutions must switch to a ‘just-in-time’<br />
approach to maximise each component’s lifespan.<br />
Such future-thinking solutions require connected<br />
thinking. That’s why DHL are taking a proactive<br />
lead, collaborating with companies who share our<br />
commitment to tackling <strong>the</strong> biggest challenges of<br />
<strong>the</strong> next fifty years – from congestion and pollution to<br />
market competitiveness.<br />
“Innovation is at <strong>the</strong> heart of our strategy. We work closely with different partners<br />
to develop energy-efficient solutions, including MoDe. Putting partners and<br />
players from different industries toge<strong>the</strong>r will bring brilliant global solutions. By<br />
providing sustainable, reliable and innovative global logistics solutions we can<br />
help prepare our customers for some of <strong>the</strong> future trends in <strong>automotive</strong>”<br />
Fathi Tlati, DHL Global Sector Automotive President,<br />
Customer Solutions & Innovations
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Collective challenges in <strong>the</strong> <strong>automotive</strong> <strong>industry</strong><br />
THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE EU<br />
The challenges faced by <strong>the</strong> <strong>automotive</strong> <strong>industry</strong> –<br />
from dealing with resource scarcity to fighting climate<br />
change – calls for a wide-ranging approach. An<br />
approach that delivers inventiveness in future mobility,<br />
manufacturing and integrated safety. An approach on<br />
which competitive and sustainable vehicles depend.<br />
And for which public funding across EU members<br />
states is crucial and <strong>the</strong> governments and <strong>the</strong> EU<br />
have a big role to play...<br />
Cooperation: is necessary between funding bodies<br />
at <strong>the</strong> national and European level, along with an<br />
integrated exchange of information and ideas.<br />
Learning from each o<strong>the</strong>r will help <strong>the</strong> EU lead <strong>the</strong><br />
world in <strong>automotive</strong> innovation.<br />
Research should build: on <strong>the</strong> work that has gone<br />
before, and be widely disseminated. This avoids<br />
stagnation and duplication. It requires an immersion in<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r research projects, past and present.<br />
Users should be involved: in defining <strong>the</strong> needs<br />
of freight delivery and different business models<br />
addressed by national- and EU-funded research.<br />
Involving transport and logistics operators as advisors<br />
helps make sure a project effectively helps meet <strong>the</strong><br />
needs of supply chain operations.<br />
Easy-to-deploy solutions: are needed to ease supply<br />
chain operations in <strong>the</strong> short-term. Funding should<br />
be directed at <strong>the</strong>se kinds of projects, where potential<br />
in practice is shown and <strong>the</strong>re’s a potential for fast<br />
market take-up to <strong>the</strong> benefit of everyday business<br />
operations.<br />
Cross <strong>industry</strong> perspectives<br />
AEROSPACE AND THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY<br />
Meeting <strong>the</strong> ever-shifting challenges faced by <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>automotive</strong> <strong>industry</strong> cannot happen in isolation.<br />
It depends on ongoing and close cross-<strong>industry</strong><br />
collaboration. Integrating breakthrough, precisionengineered<br />
technologies is one vital way in which <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>industry</strong> is meeting <strong>the</strong> challenges of <strong>the</strong> 21st-century<br />
head on…<br />
Harnessing aerospace findings helps us to…<br />
• Apply new technologically advanced materials with<br />
superior properties for true <strong>automotive</strong> innovation<br />
• Develop more streamlined vehicles for people and<br />
businesses<br />
• Work out new ways to protect <strong>the</strong> environment and<br />
preserve resources<br />
• Improve vehicle safety and security<br />
• Ensure cost-effectiveness<br />
Applications of aerospace<br />
Durable and adaptable multi-material lightweight<br />
design<br />
Sophisticated aerospace designs are helping <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>automotive</strong> <strong>industry</strong> move away from costly metal<br />
components, to lightweight, high-performance fibrereinforced<br />
plastic materials.<br />
Future-thinking advantages include:<br />
• Reduced assembly costs<br />
• Less driving resistance<br />
• Minimised fuel consumption<br />
• Better sustainability<br />
• Reduced life cycle costs<br />
Structural health monitoring (SHM)<br />
Remarkable aerospace techniques like SHM capture<br />
data, allowing an ongoing inspection of vehicle<br />
components – so repairs can be made at just <strong>the</strong> right<br />
time. Benefits include:<br />
• Enhanced vehicle reliability<br />
• Improved performance and maintenance<br />
procedures<br />
• Associated cost savings<br />
Anti-vibration technology<br />
Cutting-edge aeronautical research has made<br />
possible multi-functional components. This has driven<br />
forward innovations in vibration control – in <strong>the</strong> active<br />
damping of plate vibration in car roof structures, for<br />
example. Benefits include:<br />
• Reduced noise<br />
• Better driving experiences<br />
• Increased efficiency
MoDe<br />
The future of<br />
<strong>automotive</strong> is<br />
just around<br />
<strong>the</strong> corner…<br />
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In a fast-changing world full of challenges<br />
and opportunities, creativity and <strong>the</strong> spirit of<br />
collaboration are needed to prepare us for<br />
<strong>the</strong> world of tomorrow…<br />
“MoDe aims to streng<strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> scientific<br />
and technological bases of <strong>the</strong><br />
community…with a view to assuring<br />
a high level of competitiveness,<br />
and improving <strong>the</strong> quality of life for<br />
European citizens”<br />
Maintenance on Demand (MoDe) is a<br />
groundbreaking global project that sets out to do<br />
just that.<br />
MoDe brings toge<strong>the</strong>r 11 leading companies<br />
and academic institutions from around <strong>the</strong> world.<br />
Toge<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y have pooled <strong>the</strong>ir technical knowhow,<br />
market knowledge, insight and future thinking<br />
to tackle issues of central importance for <strong>industry</strong>,<br />
<strong>the</strong> economy and <strong>the</strong> environment.<br />
THE MoDe CHALLENGE<br />
Whatever <strong>the</strong> future holds, manufacturers will be<br />
under increasing pressure to reduce, or eliminate<br />
completely, <strong>the</strong> possibility of vehicle downtime.<br />
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The question is: how can you maximise reliability,<br />
avoid unplanned maintenance and keep a vehicle<br />
on <strong>the</strong> road with minimal disruption? It all depends<br />
on having a constant, clear and precise picture of<br />
a vehicle’s health at any given time.<br />
Developing <strong>the</strong> technology to give us this picture is<br />
at <strong>the</strong> heart of <strong>the</strong> MoDe project.<br />
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In a world without MoDe…<br />
• Wear and tear goes undetected for long periods<br />
• Eventual damage is more unpredictable,<br />
extensive and costly<br />
• Breakdowns and accidents are more likely to<br />
occur<br />
• Time waiting for assistance, sourcing parts and<br />
dealing with emergencies expands<br />
• Vehicle downtime grows<br />
• Customer dissatisfaction increases
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Project MoDe<br />
Automotive advancement<br />
and innovation<br />
The main focus of <strong>the</strong> project is on developing a<br />
commercially viable truck that can identify where<br />
and when maintenance is required. It should also be<br />
able to provide alerts on <strong>the</strong> maintenance needed.<br />
In short, MoDe aims to:<br />
• Maximise vehicle uptime<br />
• Minimize vehicle downtime<br />
THE RESEARCH<br />
The MoDe collaboration has produced extensive<br />
research into vehicle condition monitoring and <strong>the</strong><br />
prediction of remaining lifetime.<br />
A more complete understanding of <strong>the</strong> remaining<br />
useful life of a vehicle component means<br />
maintenance and repairs can be made at just <strong>the</strong><br />
right time.<br />
Improper use can also be identified, cutting down<br />
<strong>the</strong> risk of breakdown, damage or environmental<br />
pollution.<br />
HOW DOES IT WORK?<br />
Energy-efficient wireless sensors pick up signals of<br />
damage or deterioration to vehicle parts.<br />
A wireless network effectively and reliably connects<br />
station units positioned around <strong>the</strong> engine to a central<br />
network.<br />
An ongoing process of condition monitoring checks<br />
for signs of damage or wear. Signals are sent to a<br />
central maintenance platform.<br />
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Information is analysed based on vehicle information<br />
and parts data. A maintenance decision is <strong>the</strong>n taken.<br />
The innovative technologies researched and<br />
developed by MoDe, such as intelligent services<br />
planning, which helps group toge<strong>the</strong>r maintenance<br />
operations and <strong>the</strong>refore reduces vehicle<br />
downtime, ensure a more competitive offering for<br />
manufacturers and users alike.<br />
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Towards <strong>the</strong> <strong>automotive</strong> technologies<br />
of tomorrow<br />
DEFINING USER REQUIREMENTS<br />
Understanding what <strong>the</strong> people who<br />
will eventually use MoDe want from <strong>the</strong><br />
system is vital for tailoring it to <strong>the</strong> needs of<br />
everyday users.<br />
DHL drew on its experience of operating a<br />
fleet of 80,000 trucks and vans. It defined<br />
exactly what drivers, dispatchers and fleet<br />
engineers might really need from MoDe<br />
technology. DHL has also worked on<br />
revising Volvo’s supply chain by drawing<br />
on MoDe insights.<br />
REPAIR PROCESSES<br />
How do we make <strong>the</strong> repair process<br />
more efficient? That’s one of <strong>the</strong> key<br />
questions asked by MoDe. Mobile<br />
workshops, where trucks are met at an<br />
agreed repair spot, are one significant<br />
innovation…<br />
Mobisoft designed, and is currently<br />
implementing, a tool to identify <strong>the</strong><br />
perfect location for maintenance to take<br />
place once a truck has been diagnosed<br />
as unable to reach its destination.<br />
UPTIME<br />
Volvo developed a smart service<br />
planning tool. The tool means<br />
maintenance can be perfectly tailored<br />
to <strong>the</strong> vehicle’s needs depending on<br />
incoming information.<br />
INTEGRATED MAINTENANCE<br />
PLATFORM<br />
For <strong>the</strong> system to work effectively, everyone<br />
from drivers and owners to dealers and<br />
manufacturers needs to be constantly<br />
kept in <strong>the</strong> loop with accurate and relevant<br />
information. What’s more, changes in <strong>the</strong><br />
condition of <strong>the</strong> vehicle, its usage, or even<br />
environment, need to be responded to quickly.<br />
An Integrated Maintenance Platform is<br />
necessary for processing and providing<br />
such information, and for proposing effective<br />
responses so a maintenance plan of action<br />
can be put toge<strong>the</strong>r immediately.<br />
SENSOR TECHNOLOGY<br />
The latest in sensor technology<br />
has been developed to identify<br />
damage or material degradation – a<br />
breakthrough that allows advanced<br />
status monitoring.<br />
Continental provided sensor<br />
technology for <strong>the</strong> damper system.<br />
Fraunhofer IIS developed a<br />
streamlined and energy-efficient<br />
wireless communication system with<br />
improved reliability using <strong>the</strong>ir s-net®<br />
protocol stack.<br />
LMS focused on evaluating <strong>the</strong><br />
effectiveness of in-vehicle sensors for<br />
condition monitoring.<br />
Wireless communication experts<br />
Avonwood are responsible for <strong>the</strong><br />
design, development and integration<br />
of Radio Frequency Identification<br />
Technology.<br />
STRUCTURAL HEALTH<br />
MONITORING (SHM)<br />
SHM makes condition monitoring – <strong>the</strong> first<br />
step towards effective uptime maximization<br />
– possible. The system provides<br />
crucial data on wear and condition,<br />
allowing durability and life expectancy<br />
to be calculated. Timely and informed<br />
maintenance decisions can <strong>the</strong>n be made.<br />
University of Technology of Troyes tested<br />
lifetime models for vehicle components,<br />
focusing on how such models can be<br />
used to estimate a component’s remaining<br />
useful lifetime. They also looked at ways<br />
to optimize decisions about maintenance,<br />
drawing on dynamic online data about<br />
component health.<br />
VTT worked on methods to estimate <strong>the</strong><br />
remaining lifetime of a damper, as well<br />
as <strong>the</strong> reliability of <strong>the</strong> Sensors Network<br />
Monitoring system.
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MoDe comes into its own<br />
THE <strong>FUTURE</strong> WITH MoDe<br />
Scenario 1 – Maintenance on Demand<br />
Now…<br />
The vehicle maintenance contracts sold with a vehicle<br />
rely on ‘static’ information provided at <strong>the</strong> time of a<br />
sale.<br />
The MoDe vision…<br />
Services are tailored to a vehicle’s exact configuration,<br />
mission, and <strong>the</strong> dynamic feedback of information.<br />
Reducing periods of vehicle unavailability means that<br />
businesses can better achieve <strong>the</strong>ir objectives.<br />
In practice…<br />
Dealers and <strong>the</strong>ir clients agree what is required<br />
by <strong>the</strong> business up front. Uptime needs, <strong>the</strong> exact<br />
configuration of <strong>the</strong> vehicle, and service needs are<br />
<strong>the</strong>n considered within <strong>the</strong> sales process. This level<br />
of tailoring makes it easier to precisely plan vehicle<br />
stops, and makes service provision far more dynamic.<br />
“Maintenance on demand represents a<br />
major leap forward for fleet management.<br />
And for trade and transport in general. This<br />
collaborative innovation project is already<br />
changing our perspective of logistics. The<br />
ripple of effects will be far-reaching…”<br />
Keeping <strong>the</strong> wheels in motion<br />
Dynamic maintenance planning: plans for<br />
maintenance are changed based on information<br />
from <strong>the</strong> Maintenance on Demand suite.<br />
Your vehicle stops earlier than planned but<br />
can continue its journey with less threat of<br />
disruption.<br />
Maintenance on-<strong>the</strong>-fly: data shows immediate<br />
service is required. Your vehicle drives to<br />
a conveniently located repairspot, before<br />
continuing its journey.<br />
Repair on-<strong>the</strong>-fly: A component breaks down<br />
or is close to breakdown. With MoDe, <strong>the</strong><br />
problem is immediately detected so you can<br />
wait for a service engineer.<br />
Scenario 2 – Repair on-<strong>the</strong>-fly<br />
Now…<br />
Drivers are warned of problems by an on-board<br />
system. They <strong>the</strong>n report issue to a call centre. But <strong>the</strong><br />
location of <strong>the</strong> vehicle and <strong>the</strong> nature of <strong>the</strong> problem<br />
aren’t always obvious, making it difficult to get <strong>the</strong> right<br />
parts delivered to <strong>the</strong> right place at <strong>the</strong> right time.<br />
The MoDe vision…<br />
Roadside repairs are made more efficient. Condition<br />
monitoring and estimates of remaining lifetime<br />
help detect failures in advance. Key information is<br />
communicated to a central system, which calculates<br />
<strong>the</strong> nearest and most suitable workshop for <strong>the</strong> repairs.<br />
In practice…<br />
Where it’s not possible to reach a workshop, <strong>the</strong> MoDe<br />
system will advise drivers of <strong>the</strong> ‘best location to stop’.<br />
Details will be sent to mobile workshops, equipped with<br />
<strong>the</strong> resources needed to make roadside repairs, and<br />
<strong>the</strong> vehicle will be met at an agreed ‘meeting point’. An<br />
efficient spare parts management system will be set up<br />
to support this process.<br />
Summary of <strong>the</strong> key benefits<br />
Safer travel<br />
Chances of breakdowns and accidents are radically<br />
reduced by early fault detection. Associated congestion<br />
is avoided.<br />
More economical<br />
With fewer and shorter breakdowns and unplanned<br />
stops, vehicle uptime is boosted by 30%. More accurate<br />
and timely feedback means more efficient repairs. And<br />
less risk of human error.<br />
Complete control<br />
The system’s centralized synchronization makes possible<br />
remote monitoring, vehicle reconfiguration and ongoing<br />
analysis, for better decision-making.<br />
Environmental gains<br />
By making sure vehicles are serviced at exactly <strong>the</strong> right<br />
time, sub-optimal performance is reduced. Unnecessary<br />
part replacements are avoided and driving time to<br />
maintenance locations cut down. Fuel consumption is<br />
optimized and CO2 emissions cut.
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MoDe is leading <strong>the</strong> automoive <strong>industry</strong>’s march towards <strong>the</strong> future with groundbreaking<br />
research and technological advancement. This collaborative project has already produced<br />
startling developments that are already being incorporated in exciting new product offerings…<br />
ZONESAFE COMPACT<br />
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Zonesafe Compact system helps reduce <strong>the</strong> risk of<br />
dangerous collisions between vehicles and personnel,<br />
for better health and safety site management.<br />
How does it work? By creating a 360° detection zone<br />
around <strong>the</strong> vehicles (e.g. compact machines, fork lift<br />
trucks) it’s fitted to.<br />
Personnel wear safety transponders that are picked<br />
up by <strong>the</strong> system. Then when staff enter <strong>the</strong> zone,<br />
a warning alert is triggered and sent to vehicle<br />
operatives.<br />
The system’s responses to tag identification can also<br />
be configured, for complete control.<br />
S-NET® TECHNOLOGY<br />
Local Distribution Centres (LDCs) store parts in small<br />
warehouses located close to dealers for ultra fast<br />
delivery.<br />
These LDCs are fairly common in <strong>the</strong> passenger<br />
vehicles sector. But <strong>the</strong>y haven’t yet been used to<br />
streamline <strong>the</strong> delivery of spare parts in commercial<br />
vehicle sector.<br />
Until now. On June 1st 2012, DHL opened its very first<br />
LDC exclusively dedicated to serving <strong>the</strong> needs of<br />
commercial vehicle dealers. Dealers can now order<br />
spare parts for super-fast delivery several times a day.<br />
What’s more it means parts will arrive within only a few<br />
short hours.<br />
Key benefits? Dealers can now reduce <strong>the</strong>ir inventory,<br />
whilst accessing a bigger-than-ever range of parts.<br />
Better ‘fixed right, first time’ performance brings a real<br />
competitive edge for manufacturers and dealers alike.<br />
The s-net® technology developed by Fraunhofer IIS<br />
provides optimal communication protocols for <strong>the</strong><br />
creation of energy-saving wireless networks.<br />
Sensor networks are made up of a series of sensor<br />
nodes, interacting with each o<strong>the</strong>r by radio.<br />
As part of <strong>the</strong> MoDe project, <strong>the</strong>se networks are being<br />
used to acquire, process and forward digitalized<br />
information about <strong>the</strong> ‘health’ status of vehicles<br />
components, so maintenance and repair can happen<br />
just in time.<br />
Fraunhofer IIS’ s-net® technology can be tailored to<br />
customers’ needs and uses exceptionally low levels of<br />
power for longer operating times.<br />
SCADAS MOBILE TECHNOLOGY<br />
Extreme conditions can make accurate data<br />
acquisition a difficult challenge to overcome.<br />
Thankfully, <strong>the</strong> robust and rugged LMS SCADAS<br />
Durability, makes data capture possible even in <strong>the</strong><br />
most testing real-life situations. Built on LMS SCADAS<br />
Mobile technology, it’s a piece of equipment that can<br />
handle water, dust, dirt, jolts, shocks and vibrations.<br />
No need for a PC, LMS SCADAS Durability cuts down<br />
on <strong>the</strong> equipment needed for data acquisition, cutting<br />
operation costs down in <strong>the</strong> process.<br />
Data is instantly recorded and validated for quality with<br />
LMS SCADAS Smart Control. High quality information<br />
is guaranteed, reducing <strong>the</strong> need for test campaign<br />
reruns and removing risks to <strong>the</strong> design cycle.
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