Supply Chain Maturity Assessment via Compliance Regulations

Software-Controlled Vehicle Management for Age-Appropriate Use. The AUTOMOTIVE CONTACT Framework streamlines automobile manufacturing and preserves data ownership.

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2025 September 17 . 11:51 PM

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Supply Chain Maturity Assessment via Compliance Regulations

CONTACT Software Introduces CONTACT Automotive Framework for Software-Defined Vehicles

The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with vehicles increasingly becoming software platforms. In this rapidly evolving landscape, CONTACT Software is offering a solution that addresses the unique challenges of software-defined vehicles (SDV).

The CONTACT Automotive Framework provides a modular software architecture designed to align with the supply chain requirements of the automotive industry. This innovative solution includes ERP-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Artificial Intelligence embeddings, integration points for PLM and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), and an integrated system development methodology for SDV.

In the era of SDV, managing software as an integral part of the entire vehicle architecture is crucial. The traditional structures and Product Data Management (PDM) methodologies are being challenged, and the need for seamless integration between application lifecycle management and source code management to manage configurations and changes has become paramount.

The CONTACT Automotive Framework addresses these challenges by offering a central system that connects the cross-maturity process with agile DevOps cycles. This central system ensures continuous processes for continuous deployment and constant traceability of the vehicle state, which is essential due to the demand for faster change processes and the linking of data.

One of the key challenges in the automotive industry is the efficient management of software compatibilities and model variants. Many PDM systems struggle with this, but the CONTACT Automotive Framework is designed to overcome these obstacles, making it an invaluable tool for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers in the automotive industry.

In conclusion, the CONTACT Automotive Framework offers a comprehensive solution for the automotive industry's transition to SDV. By providing a modular software architecture that addresses the unique challenges of SDV, CONTACT Software is helping to streamline the complex interplay of software and hardware in vehicle development, making it easier for OEMs and suppliers to manage the software as an integral part of the entire vehicle architecture.