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Case Study

Volvo Standard Times Guide

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Volvo Cars created binders with information about standard times for Service & Repair jobs for all Volvo workshops around the world.After the requirements analysis, ArinaOne was suggested to deliver the requirements in separate phases.

Background
  • Type: Paper Binders.
  • Size: 350-1000 Pages per Binder.
  • Count: 1 Binder per car model = 8-10 Binders per set.
  • Weight: 1-2 kg per Binder = 10-15 kg per set.
  • Process: Manual Authoring, Binding, Print, Logistics, Postage and more...

Phase One: Automated Document Generation

In phase one, we changed the binder creation process from manually created pages into automated generation ocg pages by the system.

  • Automated production of Paper Binders.
  • Configured ArinaOne to produce VSTG books(Documents), ready for print.
  • Rules for page layout were implemented via XML Schemas and Style Sheets.
  • All books (PDFs) were created within hours.
  • Removed human errors.
  • Quick production of thousands of books.
Phase Two: Application instead of PDFs

In phase two, we delivered an application which included all data with advanced search functionallity.

  • All models included. Mechanical, Body, Paint.
  • Search function.
  • 16 Languages, including Japanese and Chinese.

Result

Cost reduction: -95%

  • Managed the system and data for 13 years
  • Eliminated the paper version.
  • Environment friendly. Saved tons of paper per year.
  • Save money from the postage cost, a fraction. 15 grams per CD instead of tens of KGs paper binders
  • Satisfied workshops.
  • Easier to manage production.

Project Information

  • Client: Volvo Cars
  • Category: Automotive

Used ArinaOne Modules

  • Workflow & Process Management
  • Project Management
  • Document & Content Management
  • Custom Entity Management
  • Phrases & Translation
  • Site & Portal Management

Contact Info

Contact Phone

+46(0)31 360 77 99

Contact Mail

info@arinasoft.com