Automotive
Reduce costs, shorten lead times, and improve quality control. Through deep industry expertise, we help automotive manufacturers and suppliers boost efficiency, increase bid wins, and drive transparency down the supply chain.
DRIVE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Modernize your automotive operations
A minor supplier delay can cost millions in the competitive automotive industry, where flawless on-time delivery and consistent quality are critical. Complex communication protocols like APQP and EDI add another layer of difficulty. And while auto manufacturers know implementing lean practices and maximizing OEE is critical to success, actually doing it can be tough.
The good news? Cloud-based industry solutions and advanced technologies like AI and automation hold the key to unlocking new levels of efficiency. These modern tools streamline production, improve quality control, and even predict supply chain snags before they occur. The result? Reduced costs, faster lead times, and a safer, more efficient automotive manufacturing environment.
Core Focus
Deep expertise in automotive manufacturing
Through deep industry expertise, tailored automotive IP, and a comprehensive approach to business applications and data strategy, we empower automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors to:
Improve efficiency by
50%
Reduce internal meetings by
40%
Increase bid wins by
10%
Drive transparency down the supply chain
“I can’t say enough good things about the MCA Connect team. With them, we have a core partner that will help us through an incredibly complex journey. We’re getting automotive expertise that will help ensure Microsoft Dynamics 365 fits our purpose.”
Leading fluid systems manufacturer
Fuel success with our proprietary AutoCONNECT™ solutions
Designed specifically for the automotive industry, AutoCONNECT™ Bid Response and Program Management drives value by consolidating resources and reducing complexities.
AutoCONNECT™ Bid Response Management
Win more bids, cut costs, and create more accurate forecasts. AutoCONNECT™ Bid Response Management streamlines sales, finance, and manufacturing processes in a single solution built on Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Automate the bid response process and eliminate complex spreadsheets and manual processes holding you back.
- Speed up and better manage the RFP process, ensuring you receive the proper approvals as you go.
- Streamline the APQP process, reduce dependence on engineering resources, and continually adjust costs and timelines.
- Leverage industry forecasting to parse information and OEM planning data to see individual inventory forecasts.
AutoCONNECT™ Program Management
Simplify program management from sales bid to first good piece. AutoCONNECT™ Program Management combines Microsoft Dynamics 365, APQP templates, and AutoCONNECT™ Bid Response Management to help you optimize management while staying compliant.
- Easily view program data and efficiently manage design and engineering changes.
- Empower employees across departments to collaborate more efficiently.
- Keep program milestones on schedule and improve customer satisfaction.
- Track engineering changes and their overall impact on cost throughout the entire process.
Uncover possibilities and take action
Connected Blueprint™ for Automotive
Start modernizing in just a few weeks with an actionable plan built around your most critical business areas. Led by our auto experts, Connected Blueprint™ for Automotive will help you uncover broken links in your processes to drive efficiency in 4-6 weeks.
Be data-inspired
MCA Connect Inspire Platform™
Consolidate your data, optimize it for analytics, and make better, more timely decisions with a modern platform built for manufacturers. Powered by Microsoft Fabric technologies, Inspire Platform™ unlocks the value of your data to inspire innovation.
Explore our tailored automotive solutions
Industry Solutions
Empower your business to be leaner, more profitable, and better prepared for whatever comes next. Built on the Microsoft Cloud, MCA Connect’s automotive solutions empower manufacturers to get ahead.
“I remember the day that we decided to incorporate AutoCONNECT™ into our model. It has been an absolute game changer for our business. Our previous approach was based on legacy knowledge of leads and opportunities and AutoCONNECT™ has enhanced best practice and industry intelligence.”
Paul Lospinuso, Global Director of Business Systems, Litens
Explore Microsoft solutions
Technology Solutions
Uncover actionable insights and digitally transform your business with the power of the Microsoft Cloud. Microsoft’s full suite of secure cloud solutions unifies modern business applications and industry intelligence, empowering you to do more.
Dynamics 365
Execute against your strategic roadmap with Microsoft Dynamics 365 automotive implementations and integrations. Plus, streamline operations with Dynamics 365 Copilot, the world’s first AI copilot natively built-in to both CRM and ERP applications.
Data and AI
Unlock efficiency and profitability with data, AI, and automation. Create more resilient supply chains, build agile smart factories, and unlock innovation with a secure, modern platform.
Power Platform
Empower your manufacturing workforce with low-code tools to streamline processes, improve productivity, and reduce operational costs. Integrate Microsoft Copilot to supercharge your low-code development.
PARTNER WITH AN industry EXPERT
Why MCA Connect for Automotive?
Global reach
1k+ implementations in 50+ countries
Deep industry expertise
20+ years in complex automotive manufacturing
End-to-end capabilities
From strategy to execution to support
Experts in data strategy and AI
Advanced analytics and AI solutions for
modern manufacturing
100% Microsoft
2023 Automotive Microsoft Partner of the Year
Winner in the US
Read Success Stories
Customer Success
Here’s how we’ve helped automotive manufacturers and suppliers like you unlock innovation with actionable business insights.
Litens Automotive Improves Visbility, Wins More Bids
Discover how a tier 1 supplier improved pipeline visibility and departmental collaboration.
Auto Assembly Plant to Reduce Spend by $2.5 Million
See how one plant uncovered opportunities to reduce spend and save hundreds of hours per week.
Explore and Learn
Insights
Explore our automotive resources to learn how to overcome challenges, uncover opportunities, follow best practices, and more.
Connected Blueprint™ for Automotive
Learn how to leverage data to transform your business.
eBook: Drive Value with AutoCONNECT™ for Bid Response Management
Increase efficiency by 20%, cut meetings by 40%, and win 10% more bids.
eBook: How Auto Suppliers Improve OEE Equipment Availability
Improve equipment availability by combining machine data with operator insights.
Get In Touch
Let’s Connect
Ready to rev up operations with industry expertise and targeted solutions for automotive?
