"AS Parts Supply Innovation" Hyundai Mobis Establishes Real-Time Resource Management System 'MAPS'

Real-time Monitoring of Global Parts Production and Logistics Movement
Proactive Adoption of Machine Learning and Blockchain
Enabling Distributed Data Management and Incident Prediction
Expected Improvement in Hyundai-Kia AS Parts Supply Efficiency

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ji-hee] Hyundai Mobis announced on the 3rd that it has newly established and started operating 'MAPS,' a data-driven integrated information system, to enhance the efficiency of AS parts supply for Hyundai Kia Motors. This system will be used by approximately 100,000 people, including about 35,000 parts dealerships and repair shops in Korea, as well as 16,000 dealers in over 200 countries overseas, for parts purchasing, logistics, and quality management.

With the new system, Hyundai Mobis can now monitor the global parts production and logistics movement process in real time. Through this, it is expected to reduce unnecessary transportation costs and enable quick decision-making based on data even in overseas locations. Hyundai Mobis supplies AS parts necessary for about 300 models of Hyundai Kia Motors' dual production lines, managing up to 3 million items.

Along with building a cutting-edge distribution platform, advanced 4th industrial revolution technologies such as machine learning and blockchain have been proactively introduced. These technologies efficiently manage the vast data generated during logistics processes in a distributed manner and predict unexpected situations in advance.

The machine learning applied to MAPS predicts potential delays in parts supply in advance. By analyzing over 50 variables, the AI algorithm anticipates sudden changes in the global logistics environment or inventory status and notifies accordingly. This allows partner companies producing parts to respond proactively to production and inventory, while dealerships and overseas dealers selling parts can provide efficient customer service based on real-time updated information.

Blockchain technology is being piloted in the genuine product authentication management system. By managing genuine product information produced at each distribution stage in a distributed manner, even end consumers can easily verify authenticity by scanning the QR code on the product packaging. Amid cases of illegal counterfeit parts distribution in some countries such as emerging markets, this is expected to help block 'fake parts' and secure the quality of AS parts.

Furthermore, blockchain is expected to be utilized in fields requiring transparency of AS parts information, such as vehicle maintenance and insurance. When a vehicle is brought into a repair shop, simply scanning the vehicle number can identify the necessary parts or send maintenance details to the customer. For general vehicle owners, a maintenance log function in the form of a vehicle ledger will also be provided through a mobile app to manage maintenance history.

Lee Sang-yeol, Executive Director in charge of Hyundai Mobis MAPS TFT, stated, “We have proactively introduced IT new technologies such as those from the 4th industrial revolution to provide enhanced AS parts supply services to global Hyundai Kia Motors customers,” and added, “We will continue to focus on building logistics platforms specialized for future mobility services such as autonomous driving and electric vehicles.”

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