Integrated Platform and Digital Twin Application for Global Automotive Part Suppliers

Abstract

For global automakers that manufacture products through a globally distributed supply chain, it is essential for this supply chain to be managed efficiently to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness to uncertain changes in the market. These manufacturers face limitations associated with independent applications, such as difficulties in collecting information from distributed sites and the inability to make quick decisions. To solve this problem, researchers have been actively investigating the application of smart manufacturing technology to improve productivity as well as the optimal use of manufacturing resources in dynamic environments. Furthermore, different countries have different cultures, regulations, and policies. Hence, a universal integrated platform is required to address these difficulties. Accordingly, this study proposes an integrated cyber-physical system-based platform that reflects international standards and has versatile applications. This platform can be used to utilize information from various distributed manufacturing sites in real time. In addition, the proposed system was verified through a field application case study.