SNAP^® I²M In Action

 

SNAP I²M can be integrated with any number of external data sources and target applications.

 

To help illustrate the flexibility that this model implies, we've put together a series of short case studies using three very different scenarios.

 

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Program Management Case Study

An automotive OEM with a portfolio of over 1000 product introductions in the next five years needs a global program management solution. SNAP I²M can be configured to:

• Receive incoming portfolio plans, and part / tooling information from multiple systems.
• Organize data by program in a structured hierarchy (the metaplan)
• Create user-defined business logic (rules) to assess metaplan components, identify required schedules and recommend schedule templates
• Allow users to apply rules to create new schedules in their scheduling application.
• SNAP I²M can be configured to integrate with a variety of enterprise scheduling products.
• Link schedules together using rules that consider shared attributes, product development processes and business practices.
  

Result: A set of best-practice integrated schedules that can be quickly put in place to support program ramp up and on-going management.

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Product Design Case Study

A manufacturer encourages widespread re-use of engineering designs for it’s product components to reduce costs, ensure high quality and continuous improvement. SNAP I²M can be configured to:

• Receive incoming part and tool information from Bill of Materials systems
• Organize data based on the corporate product breakdown structure (the metaplan)
• Include user defined business logic (rules) to assess metaplan components, suggest required product designs and recommend a predefined engineering solution
• Allow users to apply rules to create new designs and data files in their existing EDM application. Designs are created using stored procedures, enabling integration with a variety of enterprise EDM products.
  

Result: A set of best-practice product designs that can be quickly put in place to support program ramp up.

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Manufacturing Specifications Case Study

A manufacturer prepares a set of program manufacturing specifications that ensure product designs are buildable, support best practices and consider plant requirements. SNAP^® I²M can be configured to:

• Receive incoming part and tool information from EDM, Bill of Materials or Master Part List systems
• Organize data based on the product architecture and product program (the metaplan)
• Include user defined business logic (rules) to assess metaplan components, suggest required manufacturing specifications and recommend a best practice Bill of Process
• Allow users to apply rules to create manufacturing specifications and related data files in their existing application. Specification are created using stored procedures, enabling integration with a variety of enterprise requirement products.
  

Result: A best-practice Bill of Process that can be quickly put in place to ensure product manufacturability and program success.

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