Challenges in current Quality Management

The growing complexity of modern vehicles and the increasing interconnectivity of components place high demands on quality management in the automotive industry. Traditionally, the identification of quality issues relies on so-called “part tourism,” where defective physical components are exchanged between service centers, OEMs, and suppliers. This process is time-consuming, costly, and often inefficient.

The Catena-X solution

Catena-X enables end-to-end, digital quality management by facilitating secure, up-to-date data exchange across company boundaries. By linking field quality data from OEMs with production data from suppliers, a new level of transparency and collaboration is achieved. This allows for the early detection of quality issues and effective monitoring of corrective actions—while ensuring the protection of sensitive company data.

Benefits for all stakeholders

  • Reduced effort: The digital approach minimizes the need for physical part transfers and accelerates issue resolution.
  • Faster corrective actions: Direct access to relevant data enables suppliers to implement quality improvement measures more quickly.
  • Accurate identification: End-to-end traceability allows for targeted vehicle recalls and significantly reduces associated costs.
  • Early warning systems: The integration of production and field data enables early detection of potential issues—improving product quality and reducing failure costs.

Benefits for suppliers

Suppliers in particular benefit from the Catena-X solution. Bilateral and transparent data exchange enhances internal quality assurance processes and strengthens reputation. Furthermore, targeted analysis of quality data leads to fewer defects and enables fast, coordinated action with business partners.

Availability

Users seeking to acquire a ready-made solution can find it on the Cofinity-X Marketplace.

By implementing Catena-X quality management, companies can optimize their quality processes, reduce costs, and sustainably improve customer satisfaction.

Companies aiming to develop their own solution can already access the Quality KIT, the technical documentation developed by Catena-X ‒ to support their implementation.

Data driven quality management

Enable the exchange and analysis of existing data across company borders.

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