From "big bang" to a comprehensive PLM landscape
Kiekert systematically expands PLM solution – project management, material data and simulation management added since launch
- Safety locking systems for the automotive industry
- 5,300 employees (2023)
- approx. €800 million turnover (2022)
Kiekert is a leading global supplier of locking systems. Driven by technology and innovation since its foundation in 1857, Kiekert develops and produces mechanical, intelligent safety locking systems for connected and sustainable mobility. As a technology leader, the specialist supplies over one hundred automotive brands worldwide. In 2020, Kiekert replaced its previous PDM system with CIM Database at all seven development sites in one fell swoop. Since then, the PLM landscape has been continuously expanded – the solution has been extended to include project management with Project Office and integrated simulation as well as material data management.
- Optimal support for global collaboration
- Expansion of the innovation lead through smooth global data and process management
- Digitalization and acceleration of central business processes
- Easy expandability of the platform with new applications
- Comprehensive support for project management
- Management of simulation data and processes
- Efficient support for material selection
- CIM Database as global PLM system
- CAx data management for Catia V5 and NX
- Extensive replication mechanisms between the development sites
- Article, BOM, and product structure management
- ERP synchronization with SAP
- Integrated project management including stage-gate processes, risk management, maturity dashboards, and KPI visualization
- Simulation and material data management integrated into the PLM process
- Project-controlled rights, roles, and security concept
- Globally consistent data and process management
- Modular and easily configurable platform and simple integration of third-party systems to implement future requirements
- Significant time savings through digitalization and automation of central business processes – e.g., approval process accelerated by 20%
- Reliable achievement of project goals through early detection of risks, overview and transparency of project progress through dashboards and KPIs
- Secure decisions and better collaboration thanks to the availability of simulation data directly in the project context
- Accelerated identification of suitable materials through PLM-integrated management
“With CIM Database, we are well positioned to meet the challenges of global product development.”
Franz Nienhaus
Global PLM Project Manager at Kiekert
