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In the recent past, there has been a paradigm shift in the way industries operate. The automotive industry too has evolved and is now adapting to what is known as Industry 4.0 – a concept that has gained momentum lately.

So, what exactly is industry 4.0?

Industry 4.0 is referred to the concept when there is significant transformation in the way goods are produced, or when there is digitization of manufacturing.The transition of goods being produced through automated technology is called Industry 4.0. The version 4.0 represents the fourth revolution that has occurred in manufacturing. The first three being mechanization through water and steam power, mass production & assembly lines using electricity and adoption of computers & automation. Industry 4.0 is an enhanced concept of Industry 3.0 and uses smart and autonomous systems fuelled by Data, Computer Vision and Machine Learning, all falling under AI automation.

How is AI automation helping the automotive industry?

The automotive industry is widespread in its offerings and the entire lifecycle covers manufacturing, insurance, dealers & service centers, used car dealers and car rentals. AI automation caters to each aspect of the automotive industry by offering bespoke solutions that help derive the maximum mileage.

Here’s how AI automation helps increase speed and efficiency, while minimizing investment and reducing cost and labour dependency:

Manufacturing:

It covers the manufacturing lifecycle and detects irregularities on automotive frames by use of Computer Vision and Defelectometry technology. Right from the inline process to under body and end-of-line inspection, the technology covers every aspect of the quality check without any human intervention, and does it faster, sharper and better.

Insurance:

Covering the two important aspects of automotive insurance, AI automation provides assessment and inspection for break-ins as well as accident claims. And helps in timely renewal of policies and spot settlements.

Dealers & Service Centers:

The technology, through machine-vision cameras ensures Pre-Delivery-Inspection of a vehicle that involves capturing images and certification, prior to affixing the PDI sticker, making the job easier for dealers.

In the case of Service Centers, with AI automation, instant quotes are generated after an automated check of the vehicle is completed. By enabling detailed visual audit trails before servicing, it also helps in case of disputes and for future reference.

Used Car Dealers:

An automated health check of used cars via an inspection assures that every vehicle goes through a rigorous quality check. This puts the dealer in a reliable position and instills trust in customers when it come second-hand purchase.

Fleet Owners / Car Rentals:

Quality checks using drive-through rigs during check in/out of fleet are conducted through AI automation. This helps save time and labour on physical inspection of each vehicle and guarantees accurate checks and instant reconciliation.

The wheels of the automotive industry are turning fast and AI automation is keeping pace, by offering solutions that are reliable, agile and cost-effective.

The world is changing – an overused statement that has now become a fact. One that is attested by the ‘new normal’ we have begun to witness. In daily life, and in business, change has become the norm for survival. From six-feet-distancing to wearing masks, working from home to teaching via screens, everything has gone through a tremendous shift and the world is adapting. It’s no different for enterprises, and perhaps, that’s why many-a-enterprise are turning to Hyper-Intelligent-Automation.

What is Hyper-Intelligent-Automation (HIA)?

HIA, in simple words, is a process that goes beyond conventional Robotic Process Automation (RPA) which is programmed to do only basic tasks across applications. HIA brings in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and other data tools, in addition to RPA at multiple levels. Enabling processes with minimal or no dependency on workforce, and continuity of business irrespective of the circumstances.

Succinctly put, HIA is the combination of intelligent process identification, intelligent streamlining of data, and ultimately, creating and running the right bots to automate a process.

The Warehousing industry is labour-intensive and involves the entire process of receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, and shipping of goods. This process takes up time and labour, and even with a single error, calls for a reversal. Not just that, in case of a ‘return’ a fresh process for replacement has to be initiated. Resulting in more time and labour.

Which is why HIA is a must-have for the warehousing industry. Here are some benefits of HIA:

Investment:

Implementing the process of HIA in a warehouse is an easy task. And an affordable one at that. All that is required is bespoke rigs and high-end cameras that need to be implemented to the existing process. With the two in place and a well-monitored system, rest assured the quality inspection becomes fully automated. Not to mention, simple.

Quantitive/ Qualitative inspection:

The quantitative and qualitative inspection of products at a warehouse is crucial. HIA ensures accurate inspection of each product through a three-way (Product, tag and CMS) perfect match before it is binned. The automated inspection helps in delivering the right product to the customer, ensuring delight and trust in the brand name.

100% accurate:

Apparels, electronics, footwear or essentials; goods at a warehouse are moving in huge numbers and moving fast. In such a scenario, a full-proof quality inspection of the goods may not be possible to the naked human eye. HIA bridges the gap, and by use of high-end cameras and rigs, enables a 100% inspection of goods at warehouse.

Superfast:

Technology, in every case, has been a few steps ahead of mankind, through it is us who invented it. HIA is no different as it offers the benefit of speed (especially in warehouses dealing with massive assembly and delivery commitments) which can never be achieved

by us humans. On an average, HIA gets the job done 10 times faster than a pair of experienced and skilled hands can. Ensuring delivery of not just the right goods but at the right time too.

No returns:

One of the biggest dilemmas of warehousing is retuned goods. Even 2% to 5% of goods returned to the warehouse translates into huge numbers. However, by implementing HIA as a process for quality inspection of goods across the lifecycle, warehouses can bring down the percentage of returned goods to an incredible zero. Add to it, the benefit of not having any dead stock, infuriated clients or customers.

HIA is the need of the hour and businesses are making the most of this technology as it promises efficiency, accuracy, speed and savings, if utilised at the right time and in right manner. The warehousing industry too stands to benefit significantly by implementing HIA, especially in today’s times when the world is going through a dramatic change.