Streamlining Global Collaboration

Coordinating industrialization across multiple sites can be challenging, especially when different locations use their own tools and methods. Oliver Hubrich, Team Lead for Design for Manufacturing at Delta Electronics, saw an opportunity to improve collaboration between the development center in Germany and production sites in Asia by introducing AVIX, a structured system for process optimization.

Oliver was already familiar with AVIX from his previous employment and saw its potential when he noticed a lack of structured tools for industrialization. “I knew this tool from before, and when I saw that we didn’t have real tools available, I thought, why not start from zero with AVIX?” he explains.

The Challenge

Before AVIX, production teams in Thailand and Taiwan relied on their own Excel-based methods, making it difficult to maintain consistency between development and production. Various aspects of industrialization, such as time studies, cost estimations, and line balancing, were handled in separate Excel sheets. This decentralized approach often led to misunderstandings, inefficiencies, and difficulty tracking process changes.

Additionally, work instructions were manually created in different formats, making it hard to ensure consistency and standardization across teams. Communication between the development and production teams was also a challenge, as updates required extensive back-and-forth discussions and manual document revisions.

The Solution

AVIX provided a centralized system that integrated multiple aspects of industrialization into a single platform. Oliver describes the impact: “In AVIX, everything is combined in one tool, and you can also customize it to fit your needs.” This eliminated the confusion of multiple Excel files and streamlined information sharing across locations.

Standardized work instructions became another major advantage. Instead of manually compiling instructions in different formats, teams could now generate them automatically in a consistent, structured way. “When teams in Thailand receive AVIX documentation, it’s easier for them to understand the assembly process because it’s written in a very detailed way and includes drawings. That makes it easier than explaining verbally” Oliver notes.

Moreover, AVIX improved real-time process analysis and decision-making. Before, Oliver would receive Excel files that looked different each time, making it difficult to extract the necessary information. “I would get an Excel file, and I couldn’t find the information I needed. But now, when the team works with AVIX, I can immediately see how they analyzed a process step and what impact a change has” he explains. This has enabled quicker reactions and better-informed decision-making.

The Results

One of the most immediate benefits Oliver has seen with AVIX is improved communication and efficiency. Instead of requiring extensive discussions and manual document updates, process changes are now directly documented in AVIX and immediately accessible to all relevant stakeholders. “Before, these things required a lot of effort. Now, we just update AVIX, and the information is there for everyone to see” he says.

Additionally, AVIX has helped bridge the gap between development and production. Since the industrialization process starts early in product development, ensuring alignment between design and final assembly is crucial. “When the production teams send me Excel lists, it’s sometimes difficult to understand what they mean. But with AVIX, I can check the file and directly see what they analyzed and what impact a change might have” Oliver explains. This transparency has made it easier to coordinate adjustments and ensure the production setup aligns with design requirements.

Oliver also notes that the development and industrialization of a new automotive product needs around 6 years from acquisition to the start of production, and in the timeline of that project –  AVIX has the answers to the different needs in every phase.

While AVIX is still being rolled out and is not yet used across all projects, Oliver has observed improvements in efficiency, a reduced manual workload, and enhanced accessibility of information.

Lessons Learned

Implementing AVIX has highlighted several key takeaways:

✅ Standardization is key – Replacing scattered Excel tools with a unified system has significantly reduced misunderstandings and inefficiencies.

✅ Automated work instructions improve training and consistency – Generating standardized instructions ensures teams across different locations follow the same procedures.

✅ Real-time process analysis enhances decision-making – Having immediate access to structured process data allows for quicker and more informed adjustments.

✅ Seamless communication is essential – A centralized system like AVIX enables teams in different locations to work together more effectively, reducing manual efforts and miscommunication.

Looking Ahead

As Oliver continues working with AVIX, future steps include further customization and expanding its use to more projects. He sees significant potential in features like work instruction management and process balancing. He also believes that integrating AVIX with simulation tools could further enhance industrialization planning.

For teams working across multiple locations, having a centralized system like AVIX can be a major advantage. Based on Oliver’s experience, the ability to standardize processes, improve communication, and react quickly to changes has been valuable in industrial engineering. While there is still work to do, AVIX is already proving to be an important tool in making collaboration more efficient and structured.