Engineering Logistics Course 2022

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Introduction
Innovation through technology is an essential sector with active impact to the
automotive industry. Electronics are the major area in which the industry is focusing through
manufacturing of digital and well competitive vehicles in the market (Guffarth, and Knappe,
2019). The following are types of technologies used, key benefits of each technology, their
competitive strategies, and its competitiveness associated with stand trade-offs.
Types of Technologies
Product technology. Provision of chips which supports USB interfaces. The
technology of this model provides audio video system within the manufacturer of cars.
Therefore, product technology facilitates ipods and other MP3 players electronics in cars.
Another technology is computer systems like Computer-aided design and computer-aided
production system which develops modern product design of vehicles (Wilhelm, and
Dolfsma, 2018).
Process technology. Technology is a critical part of the manufacturing process or
lifecycle of vehicle development architecture. Through use of computer-aided design (CAD)
and computer-aided management (CAM), provides digital management in manufacturing,
supply chain, thus enhancing effective workflow. Also, process technology involves
modelling of product prototype, assembling and disassembling of vehicle components, and
use of 3D images over the computer screens. All this technology is engaged in the
manufacturing process of vehicle from scratch to the final product, step by step (Brata,
Ismayana, and Yani, 2018).
Information and Communication Technology. Information and communication
flow are important between manufacturers, suppliers, and the consumer. A dealer
Management system is technology communication channel which allows buyers to access

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information of the vehicle in the warehouse. Also, the system links the customer to the
finance company. Information like car accessories, delivery time, vehicle quality and price
are provided.
Moreover, technology has developed transceivers and sensors for communication
purpose, like detecting the dangerous environment. These dangerous are like lack of attention
to the driver and level of pressure to the tyres. Mobile radio and internet are developed within
the car structure to facilitate information and in-car communication. Introduction of radio
identification through use of frequency is part of technology since the owner will be able to
trace the stolen car (Janani et al. 2018).
Key Benefits
The following are benefits which are due to the use of the above technologies in the
car manufacturing industry. These benefits are directly or indirectly to dealers, assemblers,
manufactures, and the final consumer of the product. Includes:
 Use of CAD and CAM software facilitates perfect manufacturing process
since the main manufacture can compare different prototype from different
sub-contracts and select important part.
 Digital technology has evolved the design of motor vehicles, thus having
different capabilities to satisfy customer needs accordingly.
 Availability of cheap and easy production process, including supply chain and
workflow management system.
 Easy access to information and communication between the customer and the
manufacture through a developed management information system.