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.
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Automated production of Paper Binders.
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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.
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Removed human errors.
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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%
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Managed the system and data for 13 years
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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
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Satisfied workshops.
- Easier to manage production.