Adrian Bogorin-Predescu1 and Aurel Mihail Titu2,3
Abstract.
This study highlights the effectiveness of structured process modelling tools, including the SIPOC diagram and detailed process maps, in the field of automotive electronic component manufacturing, including ECUs. The detailed process map provides an extensive depiction of the production cycle, elaborating on the high-level overview of SIPOC. The diagram clarifies the interaction among many process categories: key operational flows, management oversight, and essential support activities including logistics and quality assurance. It underscores the vital role of integrated systems like the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), particularly its traceability and interlocking capabilities, which are critical for ensuring product conformity and real-time quality control in the stringent automotive sector. The capacity to analyse the diagram from many perspectives (automotive specs, SIPOC framework, and process flow) considerably improves its effectiveness for process analysis and improvement. The methodical application of process visualization tools, like SIPOC diagrams and detailed process maps, provides essential clarity and structure for managing the intricacies of automotive production. They provide a shared understanding, facilitating effective monitoring and regulation through systems like MES, maintain adherence to rigorous quality standards such as IATF 16949, and create a basis for targeted continuous improvement efforts.
Keywords: Automotive manufacturing, SIPOC, Electronic Control Unit, processes management, Manufacturing Execution System
DOI 10.56082/annalsarscieco.2025.1.42
1National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, 313 Splaiul Independenței, București, Romania,
ORCID 0009-0000-5947-5041, adrian_bogorin@yahoo.com
2Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 10 Victoriei Street, Sibiu, România, Corresponding author, ORCID 0000-0002-0054-6535, mihail.titu@ulbsibiu.ro
3Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Street, Bucharest, Romania
PUBLISHED in Annals Academy of Romanian Scientists Series on Economy, Law, Sociology, Volume 8 no 1, 2025