Meet BMW Requirements
Trusted by BMW Tier Suppliers for 20+ Years
“When we launched a new line for BMW, I knew we could rely on Matrix Automation. Unlike other providers, Matrix is an expert at translating BMW broadcasts and supporting our success.”
Project Launch Manager, Automotive Tier 1 Supplier to BMW
On-time every day, in-sequence as required, and compliant manufacturing that reduces warranty costs – that’s a rule for supplying to BMW.
Matrix Automation makes it happen, every day. Whether it’s expertise in BMW’s Just-in-Sequence (JIS) SPAB broadcast or reducing costs by streamlining complex assembly with Digital Lean, Matrix is your partner to ensure your manufacturing success when supplying to BMW.
Our proven solutions error-proof to elevate quality, optimize product flow, and make compliance effortless—so you can meet your commitments to BMW and win more business.
Leverage Proven Manufacturing Success with BMW
BMW Manufacturing Experience
MES Fully Integrated with BMW’s Digital Supply Chain
- Manage BMW product builds for flawless on-time, in-sequence delivery – including end-to-end traceability
- Receive and translate BMW EDI broadcast data with expert integration and response
- Optimize product flow by utilizing SPABSI data to pre-sequence and pre-build delivery products
- Manage and integrate multiple workflows including Kanban, Bulk, WIP, and Sequenced Build to Order
- Build in-sequence with rack assignments in advance
- Improve agility, managing BMW COS holds and pulls via special identification and labeling at the time of expected call-off
- Increase efficiency by managing BMW reorders utilizing special labeling and call-offs at the plant floor in real-time
- Manage BMW SKD / CKD builds by utilizing a custom scheduler, special labeling, and MES control specific for these builds
- Boost throughput with highly efficient bulk process & batch build control
Matrix's Extensive Automotive Experience
Proven Results for Automotive Manufacturers
MES for BMW Suppliers
Trusted MES Capabilities, Delivering On-Time for BMW Suppliers
Every single day for 20+ years, Matrix Automation has been managing production within the BMW supply chain.
Take advantage of our extensive and proven capabilities, including:
- Manage production builds for both sequenced and non-sequenced product flows – with the agility and flexibility to easily customize and reconfigure as your needs change
- Orchestrate sequenced pre-production days ahead of call-off by utilizing BMW SPABSI data
- Provide MES stations that support build recipe conformance, traceability, increased efficiency, improved quality control, poka-yokes for error-proofing, and labeling
- Interface with machines, equipment, and assembly lines across your plants
- Capture and store process data for traceability, analysis, and continuous improvement
- Support standard and custom reporting for compliance and best-in-class production management
- Increase visibility with Andon boards and alert system that interface to each MES station: operators and supervisors receive immediate feedback, minimizing downtime and ensuring accountability on the line
Case Study:
Southeast BMW Tier 1 Delivers On-Time, In-Sequence
20-Year Partnership
Managing high-quality, on-time production at Major Tier 1 Supplier to BMW: Manufacturing Consoles, Door Panels & Instrumentation Panel Assemblies
As one of the world’s largest Tier 1 automotive suppliers, this global company has a busy and growing plant in southeastern US.
To ensure on-time, in-sequence delivery to BMW, the plant relies on Matrix Automation to support its production of consoles, door panels, and instrumentation panel assemblies.
Reliability, Engineering Expertise & Trusted Long-Time Partnership
For 20 years, Matrix has optimized the plant’s complex assembly with manufacturing execution systems (MES), including product flow, error-proofing / poka-yoke, quality, efficiency, traceability, and more.
The relationship as a trusted provider is as strong as ever with the company selecting Matrix to support BMW’s new line startup in 2025.
Results
- Increased quality: Error-proofing / poka-yoke & build recipe conformance
- Reduced costs: Enabled right-sized operations; lowered warranty costs
- Decreased risk: Traceability & compliance, enforced data capture
- Increased consistency with digitized & standardized work
- Improved efficiency by optimizing product flow & scheduling
- Streamlined operations including inventory tracking
- Increased operations performance & accelerated setup time
Thrive During Uncertainty
Overcoming Challenges in 2025-2026 & Beyond
Top Tips for Automotive
As we steer into the future, BMW suppliers face a landscape filled with both opportunities and challenges.
Tariffs and accompanying supply chain issues have the potential to cause significant disruption. Belt-tightening is routine, and workforce changes continue. Sustainability is increasingly important to global customers.
Get the top tips for 2025/2026 and beyond for automotive manufacturers to help you answer:
- What strategies are you implementing to prepare for the changes ahead?
- How can you offset rising manufacturing costs?
- What are the best ways to capture knowledge from retiring workers?
- How can you decrease training time and increase quality from new operators?
- How can you reduce risk and minimize warranty/recall issues?
Experience a smarter, faster, and more agile path to automotive assembly manufacturing that powers your growth and protects your reputation.