Unlock Efficiency with IMDS Roll-out 14.3: A Comprehensive Guide
IMDS (International Material Data System) stands as a vital online database within the automotive industry, obliging manufacturers and suppliers to meet regulatory requirements. Developed by DXC Technology, IMDS undergoes continuous improvement to align with evolving regulations and streamline reporting processes. Following the recent rollout of IMDS Release 14.3, DXC Technology unveils the forthcoming IMDS Release […]
Tips for managing IMDS compliance across a global supply chain
In today’s interconnected world, the automotive industry operates globally, with manufacturers and suppliers spanning continents. To ensure compliance with various legal requirements and regulations, the International Material Data System (IMDS) has become an indispensable tool. In this blog, we will explore the significance of IMDS in the automotive industry. We will also outline strategies for […]
Driving Excellence: Power of Automotive Core Tools
Among the Automotive Core Tools, there are methodologies that assist manufacturers and suppliers in adhering to IATF 16949, the standard for quality management systems in the automotive industry set by the International Automotive Task Force. The Automotive Core Tools encompass: Advanced Product Quality Planning & Control Plan (APQP): APQP guides the development of new or […]
A guide to the ACEA Regulatory List in IMDS
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, widely used and recognized by its acronym ACEA was formerly identified under the French name L’Association des Constructeurs Européens d’Automobile. As a result of the 1991 merger of BMW, DAF, Daimler-Benz, FIAT, Ford, General Motors Europe, MAN, Porsche, Renault, Rolls Royce, Rover, Saab-Scania, Volkswagen, Volvo car, and AB Volvo, the […]
Different types of IMDS (International Material Data System) System
IMDS (International Material Data System) is a collaboration of Audi, BMW, Daimler, EDS (now part of DXC Technology, the system administrator), Ford, Opel, Porsche, VW, and Volvo. It helps the OEM and their suppliers to meet the regulation, standards and laws imposed on hazardous substance. All materials present in finished automobile manufacturing are collected, maintained, […]
BOM Management in IMDS
Complexity of BOMs in the IMDS system, and how we make the BOM management process easy, We also have a software option available for efficient management of large number of BOMs and MDS BoMs in IMDS will be available in two different formats usually. They are, Flat or Single-Level BoM Multi-Level BoM 1. Flat or […]
Here’s how CDX (Compliance Data Exchange) Platform can simplify IMDS Reporting!
Every OEM in the automotive industry requires its suppliers to use the International Material Data System (IMDS) for material data reporting. With the IMDS system, suppliers can document and report their material data, support the recyclability and reusability of materials in vehicles, and report Substances of Concern (SoC). The information in the IMDS also provides […]
What you should know about IMDS Release 13.1
The International Material Data System (IMDS) is the automobile industry’s material data system, it is a very essential tool used for compliance by almost all of the global OEMs. IMDS Steering committee regularly updates the Reporting techniques based on enhancement proposal provided by OEM’S and suppliers. These updates make the IMDS users to do their […]
IMDS Compliance in Automotive Supply Chain & Recommendation 019
The International Material Data System (IMDS) is an online platform used by the automotive companies in order to manage their data on materials and substances of automobile parts.The IMDS Steering Committee has published several recommendations to define materials for creating Material Data Sheets (MDS) whereas in each recommendation, the guidelines for MDSs in different material […]