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Client
The client provides logistics solutions and services to the automotive industry, with a primary focus on outbound finished vehicle distribution and related activities. Primary markets served by the client are: : vehicle manufacturers and marketers, vehicle dealers, and pre-owned vehicle market channel members.

The client currently has operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, and U.K.
 
Situation

The client provides Yard Management Services (YMS) in various regions across the world. A number of activities are accomplished within the yard before shipping. These are based on the manufacturer's requirements, such as painting of vehicles, repairing them, and movements within the yard.

The client’s existing software system suffered from scalability problems and acted as a bottleneck to the company's expansion plans.

 
Solutions
Cognizant was involved in developing and testing a new system that would solve the problems in the existing system. The new system utilized the latest technology to improve the efficiency of yard operations by leveraging the benefits of real-time, radio frequency, and Web-enabled inventory management. The new system provided improved operational measurement information that was used to optimize yard operations around the world. The project scope included testing the following modules: Yard Management System, External Interfaces to the System, Reports, and Rail Planning Processing Engine. Benefits of this solution included:
  • Use of automated tools to ensure reusability of test scripts and effective management throughout the application life cycle
  • Maintenance of high quality standards
  • Flexible resourcing to meet fluctuating testing needs
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