AI-Powered ERP for the Automotive Industry

Drive Peak Performance from Shop Floor to Supply Chain.
Achieve IATF 16949 compliance, boost efficiency, and accelerate growth with a single, intelligent platform built for automotive manufacturing.

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Navigating the Automotive Industry's Toughest Roads

Automotive manufacturers face relentless pressure. From razor-thin margins and complex global supply chains to stringent quality standards and the EV revolution, navigating these challenges requires more than just a standard ERP. It demands an intelligent, agile, and integrated solution.

Supply Chain Volatility

Struggling with parts shortages, unpredictable lead times, and lack of visibility? Inefficient supply chains lead to production halts and broken promises to customers.

Strict Compliance Demands

Is maintaining IATF 16949, VDA, and MMOG/LE compliance a constant battle? Manual tracking and siloed data create significant audit risks and quality control gaps.

Intense Margin Pressure

Are rising material costs and operational inefficiencies eating into your profits? Without precise cost tracking and waste reduction, profitability is always at risk.

Why ArionERP is Your High-Performance Engine for Growth

Automotive DNA

Our ERP isn't a generic solution with an "automotive" label. It's built with core functionalities like VIN tracking, EDI integration, and release accounting, designed specifically for the demands of OEMs and suppliers.

Ironclad Compliance

Streamline IATF 16949 and VDA compliance with our integrated Quality Management System (QMS). Manage APQP, PPAP, FMEAs, and SPC with ease, turning audits into a showcase of your control.

AI-Powered Insights

Move beyond reactive management. Leverage AI for predictive maintenance alerts, demand forecasting based on market signals, and intelligent inventory optimization to reduce carrying costs and prevent stockouts.

Shop Floor Supremacy

Gain real-time visibility into every work center. Monitor OEE, track production progress against schedules, and manage labor and machine capacity to maximize throughput and minimize downtime.

Total Traceability

Achieve cradle-to-grave traceability for every component and finished vehicle. Manage serial numbers, batch lots, and VINs effortlessly, ensuring rapid recall readiness and complete product lifecycle visibility.

Seamless EDI Integration

Automate communication with your customers and suppliers. Our robust EDI module handles 830s, 862s, and 856s (ASNs) seamlessly, eliminating manual errors and strengthening supply chain partnerships.

Scalable Platform

Whether you're a growing Tier 2 supplier or a multi-plant operation, ArionERP scales with you. Our flexible, modular architecture ensures you have the power you need today and the runway for tomorrow's growth.

Rapid Implementation

We understand that downtime is not an option. Our proven implementation methodology and automotive-specific templates get you up and running faster, minimizing disruption and accelerating your ROI.

Expert Partnership

Our team isn't just software experts; they're automotive industry veterans. We speak your language and understand your challenges, acting as a true partner in your digital transformation journey.

Core ArionERP Modules for Automotive Excellence

ArionERP provides a comprehensive, integrated suite of modules designed to manage every facet of your automotive business. From initial quote to final shipment, gain a single source of truth and unparalleled control over your operations.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) & Production Control

This is the heart of your operation, providing granular control over the shop floor. It translates production plans into actionable tasks, monitors progress in real-time, and ensures resources are utilized effectively to meet production targets efficiently and with high quality.

  • Real-Time OEE Tracking: Monitor availability, performance, and quality to identify and eliminate production losses.
  • Work Order Management: Create, release, and track production orders with detailed routing and bills of materials (BOMs).
  • Shop Floor Data Collection: Utilize barcode scanning and direct machine integration (IoT) for accurate, real-time progress updates.

Bill of Materials (BOM) Management

Accurately define and manage multi-level BOMs that are the blueprint for your products. This module is critical for precise material planning, costing, and production, ensuring the right components are available at the right time.

  • Multi-Level & Phantom BOMs: Handle complex product structures, including sub-assemblies that are produced and consumed within the same process.
  • Engineering Change Management: Control revisions and versions with a formal approval process, ensuring the shop floor always uses the correct specifications.
  • Cost Roll-Ups: Automatically calculate estimated product costs based on material, labor, and overhead from the BOM and routing.

Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Optimize your entire supply chain, from supplier collaboration to final delivery. This module provides the visibility and tools needed to manage inventory, reduce lead times, and respond dynamically to changes in demand and supply, which is crucial in the just-in-time automotive environment.

  • Demand Planning & Forecasting: Use historical data and AI-powered analytics to predict future demand and plan procurement accordingly.
  • Procurement & Purchase Order Management: Streamline the entire procure-to-pay cycle, from requisitions to supplier invoice matching.
  • Supplier Portal & Collaboration: Enhance communication with suppliers through a dedicated portal for order confirmations, ASN submissions, and performance tracking.

Inventory and Warehouse Management

Gain precise control over every part and material in your facility. This module optimizes stock levels, ensures material availability, and improves warehouse efficiency through better organization, tracking, and movement of goods.

  • VIN & Serial/Lot Traceability: Maintain complete, bi-directional traceability from raw material to finished vehicle for compliance and recall management.
  • Cycle Counting & Physical Inventory: Improve inventory accuracy with systematic counting processes that minimize disruption to operations.
  • Barcode & RFID Integration: Automate data capture for receiving, picking, and shipping operations to increase speed and eliminate errors.

Quality Management System (QMS)

Embed quality into every step of your process to meet and exceed stringent automotive standards. This module provides the framework for managing compliance, tracking non-conformances, and driving continuous improvement, turning quality from a cost center into a competitive advantage.

  • IATF 16949 Compliance Tools: Manage documentation, audits, and corrective actions (CAPA) required by the automotive industry's core quality standard.
  • APQP/PPAP/FMEA/SPC Management: Systematize your quality planning processes and use Statistical Process Control (SPC) to monitor and control production.
  • Non-Conformance & Deviation Handling: Log, track, and resolve quality issues with a structured workflow, ensuring root causes are identified and addressed.

Financial Management & Accounting

Integrate your operational data with your financials for a real-time, 360-degree view of your business health. This module automates accounting processes and provides the deep insights needed for accurate costing, profitability analysis, and strategic financial planning.

  • Product & Job Costing: Accurately track actual costs against standard costs for every production run to understand true profitability.
  • General Ledger, AP/AR: Automate core accounting functions and manage cash flow effectively.
  • Fixed Asset Management: Track the entire lifecycle of your machinery and equipment, from acquisition to depreciation and disposal.

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

Automate and standardize communication with your trading partners. In the automotive industry, EDI is not optional; it's the language of business. This module ensures you can seamlessly receive forecasts, send shipment notices, and invoice electronically, reducing manual work and errors.

  • Automated Transaction Processing: Handle key documents like 830 (Planning Schedule), 862 (Shipping Schedule), and 856 (ASN) without manual intervention.
  • Release Accounting: Manage cumulative (CUM) quantities and ensure your shipments align perfectly with customer releases.
  • Compliance Labeling: Automatically generate AIAG-compliant shipping labels to avoid chargebacks and ensure smooth receiving at the customer's dock.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Manage the entire customer lifecycle, from initial quoting for new programs to managing existing relationships. A CRM integrated with your ERP provides a complete view of customer interactions, orders, and history, enabling better service and strategic account management.

  • Quote & Program Management: Track new business opportunities and manage the complex quoting process for automotive programs.
  • Sales Order Management: Convert quotes to orders and manage the entire order-to-cash process with full visibility.
  • Customer Service & Support: Log and manage customer issues, RMAs, and service requests in a centralized system.

AI & Predictive Analytics

Transform your data from a historical record into a strategic asset. This forward-looking module uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to uncover trends, predict outcomes, and recommend actions, giving you a powerful competitive edge.

  • Predictive Maintenance: Analyze machine data to predict potential failures before they happen, allowing for proactive maintenance and reduced downtime.
  • AI-Driven Demand Forecasting: Go beyond simple historical averages by incorporating market trends and external data for more accurate demand plans.
  • Anomaly Detection: Automatically flag unusual patterns in production or financial data that could indicate quality issues or fraud.

Real-World Results: Driving Success in the Automotive Sector

Case Study: Precision Metal Stamping Inc.

Industry: Tier 1 Automotive Supplier (Metal Stamping & Assembly)

Client Overview: Precision Metal Stamping Inc. is a $75M supplier of complex stamped metal components and welded assemblies for major automotive OEMs. They operate in a high-volume, just-in-time environment where production delays and quality escapes can result in significant financial penalties.

"ArionERP transformed our shop floor. We went from fighting fires to proactively managing production. The real-time OEE data alone was a game-changer, helping us identify and fix bottlenecks we didn't even know we had."

- Jacob Garrett, Director of Operations, Precision Metal Stamping Inc.

Problem

Their legacy system was a patchwork of disconnected spreadsheets and an outdated MRP. This led to poor production visibility, frequent material shortages that halted assembly lines, and a cumbersome, paper-based quality system that made IATF 16949 audits a nightmare.

Key Challenges

  • Inability to track real-time Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
  • Excessive manual effort to manage EDI releases from multiple OEMs.
  • Lack of lot traceability, creating significant risk during quality investigations.
  • Difficulty in accurately costing jobs, leading to under-quoted projects and margin erosion.

Our Solution

ArionERP implemented its full Manufacturing and Quality suite, focusing on shop floor integration and process automation. The solution included:

  • Deployment of shop floor data collection terminals at each major work center.
  • Full integration of their EDI feeds, automating the creation of sales orders from 862 releases.
  • Implementation of the QMS module to digitize APQP/PPAP processes and non-conformance reporting.
  • Activation of barcode-based inventory management for cradle-to-grave lot traceability.
18%
Increase in OEE
95%
Reduction in EDI Processing Time
40%
Decrease in Audit Preparation Time

Case Study: Global Performance Parts

Industry: Automotive Aftermarket Parts Manufacturing & Distribution

Client Overview: Global Performance Parts (GPP) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket suspension and engine components. They manage a complex inventory of over 20,000 SKUs, selling through multiple channels including large distributors, e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer.

"With ArionERP, we finally have a single source of truth. Our inventory is accurate, our forecasts are smarter, and our e-commerce platform is perfectly synced. We can now promise delivery dates with confidence."

- Jenna Clay, VP of Supply Chain, Global Performance Parts

Problem

GPP's biggest challenge was inventory management. Their separate systems for manufacturing, warehousing, and e-commerce were never in sync, leading to stockouts on popular items, excess inventory on slow-movers, and an inability to accurately forecast demand.

Key Challenges

  • Poor inventory accuracy leading to backorders and lost sales.
  • Inability to forecast demand across different sales channels.
  • Inefficient warehouse operations due to manual picking processes.
  • Lack of visibility into true product profitability after accounting for storage and shipping.

Our Solution

We deployed ArionERP with a focus on the Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Warehouse Management System (WMS) modules, along with our e-commerce connector. Key actions included:

  • Implementing the AI-driven demand forecasting module to analyze sales data from all channels.
  • Rolling out barcode scanning and a directed picking system in their warehouse.
  • Integrating their Shopify e-commerce store for real-time inventory updates and order synchronization.
  • Using the advanced costing module to track landed costs and channel-specific profitability.
25%
Reduction in Inventory Holding Costs
99.8%
Inventory Record Accuracy
30%
Improvement in Order Fulfillment Speed

Case Study: Vanguard Specialty Vehicles

Industry: Specialty Vehicle Manufacturing (Emergency & Utility Vehicles)

Client Overview: Vanguard Specialty Vehicles builds custom-engineered fire trucks and utility vehicles. Each vehicle is a unique, complex project with a multi-level bill of materials, extensive third-party components, and strict regulatory and customer specifications.

"ArionERP's project management and engineering modules are phenomenal. We can now manage complex, custom builds with complete financial and production control from start to finish. It's the backbone of our custom engineering process."

- Marcus Prince, Chief Engineer, Vanguard Specialty Vehicles

Problem

Vanguard was using a combination of accounting software, CAD software, and massive spreadsheets to manage their projects. This created a disconnect between engineering, procurement, and production, leading to budget overruns, missed deadlines, and challenges in managing engineering changes.

Key Challenges

  • Difficulty managing complex, project-specific Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Lack of real-time visibility into project costs and profitability.
  • Inefficient engineering change order (ECO) process.
  • Poor coordination between purchasing and production, causing delays for critical parts.

Our Solution

ArionERP was implemented with a focus on our Project Management and Engineering modules, tightly integrated with Manufacturing and Financials. The solution provided:

  • An integrated system where engineering BOMs from their CAD system directly feed into MRP and purchasing.
  • Project-based accounting to track all costs (materials, labor, overhead) against each specific vehicle build.
  • A formalized Engineering Change Management workflow within the ERP.
  • Advanced planning and scheduling tools to manage long-lead-time components and production capacity.
15%
Improvement in Project Profit Margins
50%
Faster Engineering Change Implementation
100%
Real-time Project Cost Visibility

Your Roadmap to Success: Our Implementation Process

We've refined our implementation process to be collaborative, efficient, and focused on delivering value at every stage. We partner with you to ensure a smooth transition that minimizes disruption and maximizes adoption.

1. Discovery & Planning

We begin with a deep dive into your specific processes, challenges, and goals. Our experts work with your team to map workflows and define the project scope, timeline, and key success metrics.

2. Configuration & Data Migration

We configure ArionERP to match your unique automotive workflows. This includes setting up users, permissions, and system parameters. We then guide you through a structured data migration process to securely transfer your critical business data.

3. Pilot & User Training

Before going live, we run a conference room pilot (CRP) with your key users to validate the configured system. This is followed by comprehensive, role-based training to ensure your team is confident and prepared from day one.

4. Go-Live & Hypercare

We are on-site and fully engaged during the go-live transition to provide immediate support. Our "hypercare" period ensures any post-launch issues are resolved swiftly, guaranteeing a stable and successful launch.

5. Continuous Improvement & Support

Our partnership doesn't end at go-live. We provide ongoing support and regular business reviews to help you continue to leverage ArionERP, identify new opportunities for improvement, and maximize the return on your investment.

Integrated Technology for a Connected Enterprise

ArionERP is built on a modern, flexible technology stack and integrates seamlessly with the tools you already use, creating a unified digital ecosystem for your business.

Meet Your Automotive Industry & ERP Experts

Our team combines deep ERP implementation experience with firsthand knowledge of the automotive manufacturing world. We're not just technologists; we're strategic partners who understand your business.

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Kuldeep K.

Founder & CEO - Expert Enterprise Growth Solutions - For Startups and SMEs to Large Organizations, Ph.D.

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Girish S.

Delivery Manager - Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect with deep expertise in manufacturing and supply chain systems.

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Prachi D.

Manager, Certified Cloud & IOT Solutions Expert, Expert in Artificial Intelligence Solutions for manufacturing optimization.

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Vishal N.

Manager, Certified Hyper Personalization Expert, Senior Data Scientist (AI/ML) specializing in demand forecasting.

What Our Automotive Clients Are Saying

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"The level of detail in the production scheduling module is incredible. We've reduced changeover times by 15% because we can finally plan our runs logically. ArionERP gave us the control we desperately needed."

Jacob Garrett Operations Manager, Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
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"As a CFO, the real-time cost-of-goods-sold tracking is invaluable. I can see the profitability of a product line instantly. Before ArionERP, that was a month-end report that was already out of date."

Jenna Clay CFO, Aftermarket Parts Manufacturer
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"Their implementation team understood our custom engineering needs from day one. They helped us configure the system to manage our unique BOMs and project workflows. It felt like they were part of our team."

Marcus Prince Chief Engineer, Specialty Vehicle Manufacturer

Transparent Pricing That Scales With You

Choose the deployment model and plan that fits your business. No hidden fees, no surprises. Just powerful ERP functionality at a predictable cost.

Essential

$300

/user/year (Cloud)

  • Core Suite Included
  • CRM & Sales
  • Purchase & Inventory
  • Accounting
  • Ideal for 2-10 Users
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Enterprise

$780

/user/year (Cloud)

  • Everything in Professional, plus:
  • Manufacturing (MRP)
  • Quality Management (QMS)
  • Product Lifecycle (PLM)
  • Ideal for 51+ Users
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On-Premises perpetual licenses and custom implementation packages are also available. Talk to an expert to design your perfect solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, absolutely. ArionERP's multi-company and multi-site capabilities are designed for businesses with complex operational footprints. You can manage financials, inventory, and production across multiple locations or legal entities within a single database, providing a consolidated view for strategic decision-making while allowing for site-specific operations.

Our integrated Quality Management System (QMS) is the cornerstone of our compliance support. It provides digital tools for managing key IATF 16949 requirements, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, document control, audit management, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA). By embedding quality checks and data collection directly into the manufacturing process, we help you move from a reactive to a proactive quality culture and make audits significantly smoother.

The timeline varies based on complexity, the number of users, and the modules being implemented. However, for a mid-sized automotive supplier, a typical implementation ranges from 4 to 9 months. Our phased approach, using pre-configured automotive templates, is designed to accelerate this process and deliver value quickly, often starting with core financial and manufacturing modules before rolling out advanced functionalities.

Yes. We believe in a connected enterprise. ArionERP is built with a flexible API-first architecture, allowing for robust integrations with a wide range of third-party systems, including popular CAD and PLM platforms. This ensures a seamless flow of information from engineering and design directly into your manufacturing bill of materials (BOM) and production processes, reducing manual data entry and errors.

ArionERP is strategically positioned to offer comprehensive, Tier-1 functionality without the Tier-1 price tag and complexity. Our pricing is transparent, modular, and designed specifically for the SMB and mid-market sectors. We provide a significantly lower total cost of ownership (TCO) by avoiding the heavy customization costs and long implementation cycles often associated with larger vendors, making powerful ERP accessible to a broader range of automotive companies.

Ready to Shift Your Business into High Gear?

Stop letting outdated systems hold you back. Discover how ArionERP can provide the control, visibility, and intelligence you need to thrive in today's competitive automotive landscape. Schedule a personalized demo with one of our automotive industry experts today.