Smooth series start thanks to PLM with project management and maturity level logic
Gerhardi uses CIM Database to map the product development process, including quotation management and procurement, thereby accelerating project execution
- Electroplated and painted plastic parts for interior and exterior applications in the automotive industry
- Approx. 1,500 employees (2024)
GERHARDI Kunststofftechnik GmbH specializes in the production of high-quality plastic components with electroplated surfaces. The company develops and manufactures radiator grilles for premium vehicles from German and international automotive manufacturers, as well as interior components and functional parts. Positioned as a full-service provider, GERHARDI supports its customers in the early concept phase by assisting with the production-oriented design of surfaces and developing the underlying technology. By utilizing CIM Database and the integrated project management of the PLM system, GERHARDI ensures fast, reliable project execution and a smooth transition to series production.
- Central platform connecting project and product lifecycle management
- Map the entire product development process, from request for quotation and procurement of production equipment to the Start of Production (SOP)
- Support both the planning and control as well as the substantive execution of projects
- Streamline the product development process and ensure cost transparency in early stages
- Powerful multi-CAD data management
- Enterprise-wide implementation of the PLM system CIM Database as a central platform for product development
- Mapping of the complete product development process, from the quotation phase through the procurement of operating resources to SOP, including quality gates and individual tasks as templates
- Integrated project management within the PLM system, offering a comprehensive range of functionalities from task management and open issues tracking to project controlling
- Expansion of traditional project management with a content-oriented perspective using maturity level logic
- Integration of acquisition lists for evaluating order probability and sales planning
- CAD data management for Catia and NX
- Increased effectiveness in order processing by integrating the quotation process into the PLM system
- Improved overview of approximately 80 parallel development projects through a multi-project and program view of the project portfolio
- Acceleration of project execution by 20 percent, resulting in improved on-time delivery
- Smooth series start through enhanced product maturity in the early phases of product development
- Fewer iteration loops to ensure product quality
- High efficiency through a maturity-driven approach enabled by a content-oriented perspective, providing project managers with clear signals on task completion levels
“Following the PLM implementation, it is already evident that we are approximately 20 percent faster in project execution because the processes are more seamlessly integrated.”
Stefan Feldmann
Head of Development
Gerhardi Kunststofftechnik GmbH
