In automotive production, the cycle time depends on each piece of equipment. Three problems cost you uptime and documentation.
Automotive industry & suppliers
Digitally Manage Maintenance for the Automotive Industry and Suppliers
If the line is running, production is on schedule. SIMPL integrates fault reports, maintenance schedules, tools, and key performance indicators into a single system.
Availability is key; maintenance lags behind
Fault reports are handled by phone, and time passes until the right technician arrives
Maintenance goals require key performance indicators; the data is in Excel
Tools and testing equipment are managed alongside plant management
Increase Availability and Demonstrate Results
A digital foundation for equipment, tools, and test equipment. Respond faster, analyze data accurately.
A production error report is sent directly to the appropriate technician
Key metrics on outages, response times, and maintenance compliance derived directly from the data
Tools and test equipment in the same system as the equipment, including owners
What SIMPL Can Do Specifically in the Automotive Supply Chain
From fault reports on the production line to the key metrics for your TPM system.
Fault Reporting & Operations Control
From a standstill to an assignment in minutes instead of phone calls
Workers, shift supervisors, or plant operators can submit reports digitally, via mobile device, or at a terminal. The maintenance team sees the report immediately.
Collect, prioritize, and assign reports centrally
Attachments, history, and open issues are immediately visible on the ticket
Preventive Maintenance and Acute Faults in a Single View
„Jetzt erfassen wir Kundenanfragen und Aufträge, inklusive aller relevanten Serviceberichte und Wartungsprotokolle, zentral in einer einzigen Lösung.“
Maintenance Schedules & Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance that actually happens
Deadlines for each system and component are automatically generated, along with a checklist and assigned responsibilities. Even alongside day-to-day operations.
Custom intervals for each system, unit, and component
Maintenance reliability becomes measurable rather than estimated
Components installed in each system are documented, revealing recurring needs
Key Metrics for Your TPM
Back up your goals with evidence, don’t just make claims
Maintenance goals need to be backed up by numbers. SIMPL provides the data from day-to-day operations.
Analyze downtime, response times, and processing times for each system
Identifying Maintenance Patterns and Recurring Fault Patterns
Export Reports for Management Review and Audit
Tools & Testing Equipment
Tools, molds, and inspection equipment in a single system
Maintenance scope isn’t limited to equipment. Tools and test equipment also require information on their location, condition, and history.
Tools, molds, and testing equipment are recorded as separate assets
Deposited by the owner, even for tools owned by the customer
Structure up to eight levels deep, from the plant to the application
Mobile Feedback
Documentation Right on the Production Line
Fault descriptions, corrective actions, parts installed, and time spent are recorded on-site. No follow-up work is required in the office.
A checklist for each type of system instead of a general form
Parts usage and times recorded directly on the job order
Works offline, even in indoor areas without reception
Why SIMPL in the Automotive Supply Chain
A structure that adapts to the rhythm
Downtime costs money right away. SIMPL is quick to set up, runs on mobile devices, and provides the numbers your audit needs.
Personalized support that understands mass production
Role-Based Permissions and Traceable Feedback
Made and hosted in Germany, designed to meet strict compliance requirements
Keep up the pace and achieve your goals
Try SIMPL and consolidate fault reports, maintenance, tools, and key metrics.
A no-obligation consultation with our experts
Specifically, using your lines and tools as an example
Personal Contact
No preparation needed—just bring your questions
Frequently Asked Questions: Maintenance Software for the Automotive Industry
What are the benefits of maintenance software in the automotive supply industry?
SIMPL consolidates fault reports, maintenance schedules, equipment, tools, and feedback in one place. Reports from production are sent directly to the appropriate technician, preventive maintenance becomes traceable, and the key metrics for your TPM system are generated from day-to-day operations.
How do I use key performance indicators to demonstrate that the required maintenance targets have been met?
A documented TPM system in accordance with IATF 16949 requires measurable maintenance goals, such as equipment effectiveness, mean time between failures, repair time, and compliance with preventive maintenance. SIMPL provides the data foundation for this based on recorded reports, service calls, and due dates. It’s up to you to decide which goals to set and how to evaluate them.
What happens if a maintenance goal is not met?
The standard requires regular reviews of the maintenance schedule and targets, as well as a documented action plan with corrective measures if targets are not met. In SIMPL, you can see early on where maintenance is overdue or where outages are becoming frequent, and you can create and track actions as work orders.
Can we manage tools and testing equipment as well, including those owned by customers?
Yes. Tools, molds, and inspection equipment are tracked as separate assets, with their location, condition, history, and assigned owner. This also allows tools owned by the customer to be clearly distinguished. The structure goes up to eight levels deep, so even individual parts of a tool can be mapped.
Can we track spare parts and their usage?
Yes. Spare parts can be assigned to each piece of equipment, and their usage is tracked when they’re used. This lets you see which parts are regularly needed for which equipment, giving you the basis for maintaining inventory based on actual demand. SIMPL does not include its own inventory management system with minimum quantities and reorder points; that remains the responsibility of your ERP system. The two systems can be connected via integrations.
Can multiple plants operate within the same system?
Yes. Equipment, tools, and responsibilities can be organized by location so that each plant maintains its own view while still allowing for cross-plant analysis. Existing systems can be integrated.
Intuitive operation that works right away
SIMPL is designed so that technicians, service managers, and workshop teams can start working with it right away—without lengthy training and without feeling overwhelmed.
Offline Capability for Your Technicians
Technicians can enter jobs, forms, and photos entirely offline—everything syncs automatically as soon as a network connection is available again.
Made & Hosted in Germany
Your data is stored in certified German data centers. Perfect for mechanical engineering firms and industrial companies with strict compliance requirements.
