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Mark Chernoby
Scott Garberding
Agenda
Architecture convergence
Standardization of modules/components
Benefits
Vehicle Architectures
Global architecture development:
Architectural convergence & benefits
COMPACT WIDE
A common architecture can provide a broad range of products aligned with the DNA of
multiple Brands
Vehicle Architectures
Global architecture development:
Architectural convergence & benefits
Tire Tire
Vehicle Demand
Energy [%]
Other
Other
Aero
Aero
Weight
0%
EPA City
EPA City EPA
EPAHighway
Hwy
*VDE also includes brake drag, bearing friction and other spin losses. Weight included in VDE through the energy required to accelerate the vehicle
Vehicle Architectures
Global architecture development:
Flexible characteristics of an architecture
Track & wheelbase
flexibility
Load carrying
capability
Powertrain options
Driveline options
(FWD, AWD, 4WD)
Ground clearance
flexibility THE CHALLENGE OF A COMMON ARCHITECTURE IS TO
Tire & wheel size DETERMINE ITS RANGE OF FLEXIBILITY
WITHOUT NEGATIVELY IMPACTING PRODUCTS AT EITHER
Unique market
requirements END OF THE RANGE
Vehicle Architectures
Global architecture development:
Flexible characteristics of an architecture
LOAD CARRYING
CAPABILITY
Driveline options
(FWD, AWD, 4WD)
Ground clearance
flexibility
Unique market
requirements
Vehicle Architectures
Global architecture development:
Flexible characteristics of an architecture
Load carrying
capability
DRIVELINE OPTIONS
(FWD, AWD, 4WD)
Ground clearance
flexibility
Unique market
requirements
Vehicle Architectures
Global architecture development:
Flexible characteristics of an architecture
LOAD CARRYING
CAPABILITY
Driveline options
(FWD, AWD, 4WD)
GROUND CLEARANCE
FLEXIBILITY
Unique market
requirements
Vehicle Architectures
Global architecture development
Flexible characteristics of an architecture
Load carrying
capability
Cobblestone road
Driveline options
(FWD, AWD, 4WD)
Ground clearance
flexibility
Country road
UNIQUE MARKET
REQUIREMENTS
Vehicle Architectures
Global architecture development:
Architectural convergence & benefits
TOP 4 ARCHITECTURES
2013 Benefits
Speed to market
48%
Improved quality
Manufacturing flexibility
2018 Common assembly plant process
and corresponding reduction in
capital expense
70%
ER&D expense reduction
12 9
Vehicle Architectures
Global standardization:
Architecture convergence & benefits
B-WIDE
COMPACT WIDE
LARGE
BODY-ON-FRAME
Improved deployment Maximum deployment
5 vehicle applications 20+ vehicle applications
PART FAMILIES
F New innovation through
G decoupled development and
E global benchmarking Reduce
D part families
C from 1200
D Converging part families
B based on optimal to 550 by CY
performance / value profile
2018
A A
Current Future
Optimize part performance through the convergence of part families while
retaining flexibility for specific customer needs
Vehicle Architectures
Global standardization:
Purchasing & Engineering collaboration - segmentation
Vehicle Specific Shared Across 72% Vehicle
Components 28% Architecture 9% Driving Variable Cost
assistance Interior
Headlamp / lighting
tail lamp Optional in
Security
Interiors
Energy Architecture 21%
I.P.
beam Wheels Infotainment
Body
computer Architecture Cooling
module Parking
common
brake
Powertrain 19%
23% HVAC Cluster
Instrument Fog lamps
Pedals
panel
Suspensions Insulations
Restraints Brake
system Steering
Front seat system
structure Closures
Interior mirror
Electro Sunroof
Rear wiping mechanic
Upper body
Front wiper
More than 70% of the variable cost for a new model can be leveraged across other models and
much across multiple vehicle architectures
Vehicle Architectures
Global standardization:
Purchasing & Engineering collaboration - results
Cost Index
investments
(internal ER&D, 60%
supplier ED&D and
Investment plan of record
tooling). 40%
Investment if 100%
20% existing families used
Investment if 100%
carryover part numbers
Standardization plan for a new vehicle model will include utilized
a mix of new families, deployed families and carry-over
part numbers
Component Component
& Sourcing Business Life-
Strategy cycle Plan
Engineering
Standardization Plan
Integrated teams provide mechanism to harmonize architecture convergence and part
standardization plans with commodity strategies and the supplier selection process
Vehicle Architectures
Global standardization:
Purchasing & Engineering collaboration - program savings
600
500
Savings Generated
400
(, millions)
300
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Estimated 1.5 Billion cumulative program savings by CY 2018
across targeted part families
Vehicle Architectures
Global standardization
Summary
Putting the right component families on the shelf to optimize quality, cost, weight
and performance with improved speed to market
Partnering with global, motivated and capable suppliers enabling the optimized
industrialization of these components
Vehicle Architectures
Perspectives
Quality will continue to be the most important metric must refine our approach in
the selection, maintenance and development of our supply chain;
Market expansion in APAC and LATAM will require us to work with new suppliers
and global architecture convergence will require us to work differently with existing
suppliers.
CO2 compliance will require weight reduction in every architecture and enhance the
need for even tighter management of the architecture flexibility.
3rd party safety ratings will continue to evolve contributing to the need for
evolution of our architectures.
Vehicle Architectures
Disclaimer
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