Efficient approval and verification management: material.one in the adesso portfolio

Manufacturers source up to 80 % of the components and materials for their end products from global supply networks.

Challenges in the supply chain

  • Transparency & communication: Different stakeholders must work together efficiently.
  • Release management: Clear structures and tracking are essential.
  • Data quality & security: Integration and protection of sensitive information are crucial.
Material one supply chain

This increases the requirements for transparency, communication and data handling - especially for complex products with high quality and sustainability standards.

  • Diffuse communication
    Peer-to-peer voting via email or other manual channels leads to delays and information gaps.
  • Complex data exchange
    Data has to be requested multiple times, processed manually and interpreted individually - across all levels of the supply chain.
  • Low data integrity
    Unstructured formats such as PDFs or Excel files make traceability more difficult and favour errors or manipulation.
  • Lack of transparency
    The overview of approvals, test status and material data often breaks down at the interfaces between OEM, Tier 1 and sub-suppliers.

The solution - material.one:
Networking processes and collaboration

material.one combines development and quality management systems:

adesso mis material one

As a digital platform, material.one enables highly standardised collaboration with all supplier stages and ensures compliance and quality requirements.

Clear communication
Networked communication via a single channel between all parties involved. Digital forms create clear requirements and clear answers.

Simple data exchange
Data is available to all participants according to the need-to-know principle. As soon as new data is available, it can be accessed at any time and from anywhere.

High data integrity
The platform serves as a single source of truth. No different versions and formats. Full transparency about the origin and originator of the data.

How material.one works

material.one digitalises and automates the entire approval and verification process along the supply chain.

The focus is on product requirements, certificates, ESG standards, environmental specifications, hazardous substances and initial sample testing (EMP).

PDF requirements are transferred to digital inspection processes and dynamic inspection plans are automatically created for each part and standard.

The process: Component → Request → Test order → Laboratory result.

All participants - suppliers (tier 1-tier n), laboratories, OEMs - work together on the platform.

Ergebnis: Digital proof with just a few clicks, standardised approvals, maximum traceability - recalls are avoided, brands are protected.

material.one reduces the effort of verification management by up to 50%

material.one reduces the effort of verification management by up to 50%

Coordinate requirements: instead of 20 hours of work, with material.one only 10 hours

Plan exams: instead of 66 hours of work, with material.one only 24 hours

Record test results: instead of 16 hours effort, with materi.one only 4 hours

Evaluation and release: instead of 74 hours of work, with material.one only 23 hours

(Source: Prof Dr Tuczek, Potentials of digital sampling, 2019)

Technical integration

Security and data protection

Security is a central component of our platform. First-class encryption and granular data access control guarantee greater security for your data. We are GDPR compliant, continuously monitor potential security threats and protect your data.

Infrastructure based on solid and proven technology

material.one runs on Microsoft Azure and is developed entirely in-house.
The platform is hosted in the Western Europe region and offers high availability, stability and reliability.

Customers benefit from a reliable infrastructure that optimally supports business continuity and disaster recovery.

Summary of the advantages of using material.one

  • Time & cost savings through automation
  • Transparency across the entire supply chain
  • Integration with PDM, QMS and other systems
  • Reduced risk of recalls  

material.one as part of the digital portfolio of adesso Industry Solutions

material.one expands the portfolio of adesso Manufacturing Industries:

  • Release and verification management – preventive quality management
  • Manufacturing and workshop management – networked production through IoT
  • Variant configuration and sales – optimisation of product configuration
  • Maintenance and service – predictive maintenance and increased efficiency

Product development process (PEP)

Production

Sales

Maintenance

Fazit

material.one reduces testing efforts, secures evidence and protects manufacturers from expensive recalls. Integration into existing systems enables an end-to-end digital value chain.

You can find out more on the material.one website.

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Are you ready for the next stage of your digital value chain?

Find out how our platform supports you in managing complex release and verification requirements – efficiently, transparently and securely.

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Jonas Rothe

e-mail: jonas.rothe@material.one

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