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“WE SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP OF MAN AND MACHINE TO DEVELOP AND MANUFACTURE MOBILITY SOLUTIONS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS ”“THE ALFA ROMEO GIULIA IS A COMPELLING EXAMPLE OF THE POSITIVE IMPACT THAT INDUSTRY 4.0 CAN HAVE ON THE FINAL PRODUCT”Based on key concepts such as placing humans at the centre of the process, WCM ensures FCA production sites are sustainable, lean and smart. Nearly 100 per cent of FCA plants have implemented WCM, 57 of which have already achieved bronze level implementation and performance, 25 silver and five gold. Another major recognition was given to FCA’s Melfi plant for performance and innovation with the ‘SMART Digital Operations’ OEM Special Award in 2016, based on the evaluation of a panel of experts selected by the German magazine Automobil Produktion and consultancy firm Agamus Consult. This award forms part of a prestigious competition which assesses best-in-class European Original Equipment Manufacturers. The assignment of this award to FCA emphasizes that:the establishment of a lean organization is a prerequisite for the digitalization of processes; both Industry 4.0 and lean production are possible because both management and employees are actively engaged in pursuing process and product innovation. ALFA ROMEO GIULIA: INNOVATION ON THE ROAD The Alfa Romeo Giulia is one of the most recent examples of how we design and build premium value for our customers. The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a compelling example of the positive impact that Industry 4.0 can have on the final product. Before taking to the road, every single Giulia at the Cassino Assembly Plant goes through over 1,000 control checks.This model, launched in 2016, features all the latest cutting-edge technology in safety and infotainment. Every control onboard is clear and intuitive. This puts all the attention of the driver safely on the road and on handling the vehicle.The Giulia combines superior performance and efficiency, delivering improved fuel economy and reduced environmental impact. A selection of recyclable and lightweight materials such as aluminum and polymers is used to minimize the overall environmental impact of the vehicle. The Giulia has an efficient bodyshell which is light and rigid in equal measure, and makes extensive use of ultra-lightweight materials such as carbon-fiber, as noted by the Automotive Circle International, in naming Giulia ‘EuroCarBody 2016’. The list of main recognitions and awards for the Alfa Romeo Giulia also includes ‘Best Car 2016’ by UK’s Top Gear, ‘Auto Europa’ Award 2017 and “Game Changer” 2017 by Autocar. FCA has transformed the rapid change in technology into an Industry 4.0 business model that connects our plants, our suppliers and our dealers, up to the final customer. This net of people, processes, products and services allows manufacturing data to be transformed into information which then generates smart interactions within all elements of the FCA value chain. We support sustainable innovation through a partnership of man and machine to develop and manufacture mobility solutions for our customers. Looking toward to the future, there are infinite technical connections that can be created and fostered between the people and machines that engineer and manufacture our vehicles and the end driver. ■Right: Alfa Romeo Giulia interior designTRANSPORT AND MOBILITY 105
