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 Single-Level BoM This kind of BoM has only one levels under the parent or end assembly component. Since all the part numbers are aligned in same level, there is no grouping or sub-assemblies available. Constructing this BoM is easy when compared to Multi-level BoM’s. 2. Multi-Level BoM As per the name indicated, this kind of BoM’s are constructed with many levels, grouping and sub-assemblies. Creating the structure for this kind of BoM’s are very complex and time-consuming process. Since the levels are more and confusing, there is a greater possibility of doing error in level formation. To overcome all these problems, it is very necessary to make this BoM creation process automated. BoM’s in IMDS In IMDS, most of the OEM’s are not allowing to use the Flat or Single-Level BoM structure because of its accuracy.They are always encouraging their supplier to submit the report in Multi-level structuring format. In multi-level BoM structuring, we will get the transparency in each sub-assembly component and its child structure. As we already said, creating multi-level BoM is not easy. Since the quality and accuracy are most important factor in IMDS report. It is necessary to have an automation tool, to create a multi-level BoM structure in single click. If you are a manufacturer, who is handling more multi-level BoM’s in manual IMDS creation method. Please contact us, we are having an interesting software technology to make your complex process easier and more compatible.
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 compliance status with regulations such as EU-ELV, RRR, REACH, etc. The compliance data exchange is similarly an online product data management system, a platform which provides manufacturers and suppliers powerful chemical product management capabilities, as well as supply chain communications and alignments. the system helps standardize product data as well as supporting data gathering and submissions from the supply chain through online requests and forms aimed at the requirements of all manufacturing industries thus covering a wider range of compliance regulations than what IMDS covers. Importance of CDX Platform in IMDS Completing the reports in IMDS manually is manageable when there are a few but, when there are hundreds and the information required to complete the reports exists in different systems, the reports become even more tedious and require the utmost attention to make sure they are free of mistakes. And mostly, the amount of time consumed to create and sort the data must be optimized for improved time to market. Hence the DXC technology, the company behind the automotive industry’s IMDS has developed the compliance data exchange (CDX) to meet the need for a robust product compliance data collection and reporting systems across the industries. Therefore, enabling them the use of centralized data base and full materials declarations. While the MDS helps mainly and widely the sourcing and archiving data from automotive industries, the CDX includes non- automotive industries to easily meet industrial regulations and customer requests. CDX for non-automotive industries As an automotive company already using IMDS, licensing exists that allows data transfer from IMDS and CDX As a non-automotive company, the centralized CDX compliance software can help you manage supplier data and report your substances to meet customer and global regulations like GADSL, ELV, RoHS, REACH candidate list, California prop 65, China RoHS, etc. In addition, CDX can also support conflict mineral reporting, SCIP data base and customer specific requirements, converts IMDS data to non-automotive formats, suitable for sharing multi-use products with non-automotive clients also offering IMDS-like reporting for non-automotive products and meets all the IMDS committee requirements for external data exchange system. The CDX service interface permits integration of CDX into client ERM,PLM,BOM management and other solutions. CDX is a web-based software-as-a-service solution (SaaS). As data can be processed online, there Is no need to download software or set up hardware this means there is no financial or time loss with the implementation. The ComplianceXL team can assist you with implementing solutions such as the CDX system within your business to get the maximum benefit out of it. We provide expert advice about how to create more productive materials reporting workflows so that it suits the needs of our clients. With our managed compliance reporting management services, you’ll receive the very latest information and be kept up-to-date online or at your company. We’ll help you each step of the way, starting with the registration process and continuing to provide practical support as needed. Talk to one of our IMDS Specialists today!
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.
Did you know, you need to update SCIP data in IMDS?
In the past automotive manufacturers used to report REACH Candidate List substances in articles into the International Material Database System (IMDS). From the start of 2021, they are in need to submit similar information in the SCIP (Substances of Concern In articles as such or complex objects (Products)) database through the IUCLID platform developed by ECHA. It should be done in the IUCLID platform online or by doing automation of SCIP submission by getting access for the system to system service via an interface. To avoid suppliers using multiple systems for data processing, the IMDS IMDS Steering Committee (SC) has invested in large scale system updates reflecting new data fields as well as an interface for reflecting the data into the SCIP from IMDS in the release of IMDS 13.0. With Release of 13.0, IMDS will support creation and submission of SCIP Dossiers based on existing MDS information within IMDS whenever possible, all from within IMDS. It comes up with new required attributes and a new interface to transfer MDSs one by one to SCIP. With a single mouse click from within IMDS the transfer of MDSs containing SVHCs is done: SCIP numbers are associated with MDSs, and the Dossier(s) are created and loaded into the SCiP database. The IMDS-a2 bulk interface with SCIP help to submit any number of MDSs into SCIP database. The new feature is the part of basic licence of IMDS-a2 module. It can also be used in combination with the Where-Used Analysis, Component search, MDS/Module search and the Outbox search. Advantages of integrating SCIP and IMDS reporting Time saving: Helps to select and submit multiple MDS’ instead of processing each individual MDS. Easy to use interface: Feature helps to drag multiple MDSs from a source window such as the A&R window to the SCIP Submissions window and initiate the MDS submission. Automated Process: You can also define how the IMDS-a2 should react if the MDS or referenced MDS do not contain the mandatory SCIP information. The IMDS tool can set default values for those attributes or omit the submission for the given MDS. Ensuring Data Quality: The dossier creation, validation and submission is fully automated and there is no chance any data errors. Get help in SCIP and IMDS regulation from the experts, talk to one of our IMDS specialists today!