Volkswagen To Improve Production With Amazon Cloud
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Volkswagen on Wednesday said it has teamed up with Amazon Web Services to link up and integrate the data from 122 VW Group plants, machines and systems, as a way to improve its production systems and processes. Amazon will help Volkswagen join up its plants and supply chain with over 30,000 locations and 1,500 suppliers using a data platform known as the “Volkswagen Industrial Cloud”, the company said in a joint press release with Amazon.
The cloud platform could be made available to other car manufacturers and specific negotiations with major industrial companies interested in migrating to the Volkswagen Industrial Cloud are already underway, VW and Amazon said.
The cloud helps VW to detect supply bottlenecks and process disruptions early as well as to optimize the operation of machinery and equipment.
Amazon’s machine learning analytics and production know-how will be extended to the requirements of the auto industry, VW and Amazon Web services said.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary goal of Volkswagen's partnership with Amazon Web Services?
What is the primary goal of Volkswagen's partnership with Amazon Web Services?
Volkswagen's main goal is to improve its production systems and processes by linking and integrating data from its 122 Group plants, machines, and other systems. Amazon Web Services will provide cloud technology and expertise to achieve this.
Q.Which specific platform will be used to integrate Volkswagen's operations?
Which specific platform will be used to integrate Volkswagen's operations?
Volkswagen will use a data platform called the 'Volkswagen Industrial Cloud'. This platform will connect its plants and supply chain, encompassing over 30,000 locations and 1,500 suppliers across the Group's operations.
Q.How will the new cloud platform benefit Volkswagen's production processes?
How will the new cloud platform benefit Volkswagen's production processes?
The cloud platform will help Volkswagen detect supply bottlenecks and process disruptions at an early stage. It will also allow the company to optimise the operation of its machinery and equipment, improving overall efficiency.
Q.Is the Volkswagen Industrial Cloud exclusively for Volkswagen's use?
Is the Volkswagen Industrial Cloud exclusively for Volkswagen's use?
No, the cloud platform could be made available to other car manufacturers. Volkswagen and Amazon have confirmed that specific negotiations are already underway with major industrial companies interested in migrating to this cloud.
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