Development Resource Strategy Consulting

Overcoming the Era of Major Transformation
in the Automotive Industry

Shifting to next-generation technology development, reskilling for CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric) technologies, and innovating for high-efficiency development. To respond to this 'once-in-a-century transformation period' in the automotive industry, relying solely on in-house development resources and technical knowledge has its limits. What is needed is a high-quality engineering partner with superior technical capabilities.

Case 1

Lack of experts to handle new areas

Although a team has been formed to tackle new technologies and system development, there are many inexperienced young members, and resources are not abundant. To ensure good functionality and excellent quality, increasing the number of experts is necessary.

Case 2

Unable to create mechanisms and systems for horizontal deployment

Although the new system has been mass-produced, the development team must move on to the next development project, and standardization for horizontal deployment is insufficient. Establishing mechanisms and systems that enable effective horizontal deployment is desired.

Case 3

Want to reskill for CASE technologies but lack resources

Reskilling internal resources, such as converting mechanical system engineers to electric drive system engineers, for CASE technologies is needed. Additionally, outsourcing conventional technologies and standardized tasks is desired.

Case 4

Unable to allocate personnel to digital development environments

Shortening development periods and launching new products at lower costs by renewing innovative development processes is the goal. However, allocating a large number of personnel to development environments that utilize next-generation digital technologies such as virtual development and AI is challenging.

Our Services

Engineering Support Scheme Centered on SCAE Experts

SCAE experts will analyze the challenges of the development department and create roadmaps together, while also utilizing Sumitomo Corporation's global network to introduce the most suitable Engineering Service Providers (ESPs). From immediate issues faced by the field to medium- and long-term challenges faced by the management of the development department, SCAE experts will prioritize and plan resources. We will build an engineering support scheme aimed at solving these challenges.

Features

Creating Roadmaps for Problem Solving

SCAE experts with extensive vehicle development experience will listen to customer needs and concerns. Based on their experience, they will analyze the fundamental issues and propose a problem-solving roadmap that satisfies the customer.

Exploring Optimal ESPs at a Global Level

Utilizing the information network of SCAE and the Sumitomo Corporation Group, we will explore suitable engineering partners from a global perspective. SCAE experts will carefully select and introduce the optimal ESPs.

Building an Engineering Support Scheme

SCAE experts will consider and propose solutions with ESPs on behalf of the customer. Centered on SCAE, we will build an engineering support scheme.

One-Stop Support for Multiple ESPs

When the development system is large-scale, it is possible to propose multiple ESPs. In such cases, SCAE experts will propose a system that can handle overall business promotion and deliverable management in a one-stop manner.

Customer Feedback

CASE1

Empathy and Trust from Experts with OEM Backgrounds

We have received presentations from various engineering companies, but this was the first business model of its kind. SCAE has many veterans from OEMs who quickly understand our concerns. It is very helpful to receive empathetic opinions and proposals that are exactly what we wanted. Being part of the Sumitomo Corporation Group also gives us great confidence.

CASE2

Faster and More Reliable System Establishment than Finding ESPs Ourselves

Even if our company expands globally, we are in a situation where we can only place one person at each site. It takes time to find ESPs, and we cannot accurately grasp the capabilities of each ESP. SCAE not only proposes new ESP candidates but also analyzes the capabilities of each ESP, which is very helpful. Additionally, they propose development schemes according to the strengths of each expert, allowing us to establish a project system much faster than proceeding alone.

CASE3

Grateful for the Smooth Progress of the Project

We had a period when we collaborated with ESPs in the past, but it ended in failure. Through SCAE, we were proposed a development system utilizing ESPs again. The proposal was that SCAE experts would manage the project and control deliverables as if they were our own employees, which made us think it was worth trying again. After signing the contract, the project started, and we are seeing results, for which we are very grateful.

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