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, analysed, and archived on the IMDS platform. Since from the inception, the usage of IMDS was drastically improved and it is used by all the automobile makers nowadays. DXC Technology is the company who takes care of the IMDS platform and its maintenance activities. IMDS system is an internet-based system, anyone can access the data from anywhere. DXC technology supplies support for different types of IMDS systems based on user needs, product complexity and connection to their internal system. The different types of IMDS systems are explained below. Basic web version The basic version of IMDS tool is the web-based system and it is available for free of cost. It was supported by the OEM sponsor’s group for the suppliers who supplies the product to the automotive industries. Anyone can register their organization in IMDS portal to avail login for basic IMDS version. Features Create, transfer, validate and analyse MDS reports. No costs involved. Drawback Not compatible with the upload and download option. Cannot integrate with external or in-house system. Not suitable for complex structures. IMDS-AI System IMDS Advanced Interface system provides flexibility to connect IMDS (International Material Data System) system to your in-house/other external system. It enables the automated data exchange between IMDS and to your internal system. IMDS AI (Artificial Intelligence) is a paid version developed by DXC technology and the cost will be based on volume uploads. Features Supports automated data transfer. Compatible with complex MDS structures. Flexibility to connect with in-house/external system. Supports upload and download options. Transfer of all MDS status update to local or connected system. Advantages Improve data quality and administration. Improves productivity. Maintain IMDS status update with local system. IMDS-A2 System IMDS Advanced Accelerator is a specialized tool used to optimize the IMDS process in an efficient and fast manner. It simplifies the data management process by improving the productivity and quality of the incoming datasheets. This system provides enormous features to the users and make the IMDS reporting quite simple and effective. It also provides extended window for other regulation reporting inside the IMDS. It is a paid system, the cost will be vary based on the provided features. Features Data examination using a configured set of rules & standards. Provide automation feasibility for Inbox MDS. Dashboard option for clear data view. MDS comparison. Separate modules for analysis & reporting. Extended Where-Used analysis. Allows access to bulk SCIP submissions. Advantages Simplified, powerful user interface and multiple-window capability. Less time & effort. More productivity. Configurable checks based on your needs. Drag & Drop capability option. It is especially important to choose a tool that makes our work easier and more effective. Again, these options are purely based on the workload and complexity of the product they are supplying. Choose wisely, WorkSmart!!
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 compliance activities in an efficient way to meet their needs. As per the IMDS newsletter 57 issued on 25th November 2021, there is an upcoming release of IMDS version 13.1 and the production rollout is planned for 26th January 2022. IMDS release 13.1 improvements Visibility of warning about recyclate exceeding the maximum range of 20% With the IMDS release 13.1, there is a check in place to verify the recyclate information that exceeds the maximum range of 20%. It will generate a warning on both the sender and recipient side of the MDS. Allow multiple S2S Keys per Org-Unit With this IMDS release, Multiple S2S keys per Legal Entity is allowed. For SCIP Submission, manual S2S key upload is no longer allowed instead user can select appropriate S2S Keys from the list for different Org-Unit or root company. For single S2S Key Org-Unit, the same will be set as default for the submission. Exclude classification 9.x in SCIP Submissions The upcoming release has the option of include or exclude the 9.x classifications in the completed report for the SCIP submission. In the submitted dossier, regardless of material containing SVHC substance in 9.x classification you can make a selection. Add SCIP Attributes to Component Search Results The following fields will be added to the Component Search in IMDS: Latest Submission Date SCIP No. Submission No. Production in the EU* SVHC safe use instruction required Changes to editing Application Codes and Norms Editing option for the application code and norms is provided in the upcoming IMDS release. The edit button in the respective table of the MDS will help users to understand how to add and change Application Codes. IMDS 13.1 introduces a number of updated features that you will have to understand in order to report compliance for the first time. In addition to increasing the accuracy of your reports, it will be easier for your team to report substances in your products, ultimately saving you time. Contact us for IMDS support if you would like to learn more about taking advantage of the power of IMDS for your reporting needs.