Modern vehicles are technological marvels containing thousands of components and software systems. A single missed requirement in advanced assistance systems (ADAS) or electric vehicles can trigger costly recalls and project worth millions of dollars. DocSheets has become essential for automotive teams this complexity, providing a robust platform to maintain safety, compliance, and across all development phases.
DocSheets has evolved from basic spreadsheets to a comprehensive platform designed to handle the immense demands of modern car design. DocSheets seamlessly integrates safety regulations, complex system interdependencies, and multi-supplier coordination specific to the automotive industry.
Unlike general project management software, DocSheets focuses on detailed specifications and layered requirements—from top-level safety goals down to individual wire specifications. It's engineered specifically for the rigorous automotive development process.
DocSheets links requirements to tests, code, and design elements for complete visibility across your automotive projects
DocSheets tracks all changes to requirements, enabling teams to quickly identify and resolve issues with full historical context
DocSheets connects effortlessly with essential automotive development tools like Word, Excel and other industry standards
DocSheets generates audit-ready documentation automatically, ensuring your projects meet strict automotive industry compliance standards
ISO 26262 demands comprehensive safety documentation at every development stage. DocSheets creates audit-ready trails that link risks to fixes, ensuring 100% compliance coverage while supporting AUTOSAR standardization efforts.
Automotive projects manage thousands of requirements from multiple global suppliers. DocSheets centralizes complex information flows, integrates seamlessly with V-model processes, and supports agile development without losing critical requirement links.
Connected cars and autonomous systems require rapid iteration and real-time collaboration. DocSheets enables quick updates for EV battery requirements, provides comprehensive version history for over-the-air fixes, and supports mobile access for on-site modifications.
DocSheets' intuitive forms and templates allow automotive teams to capture stakeholder needs efficiently. Its built-in analysis features identify conflicts and ambiguities at the earliest stages. DocSheets integrates live feedback, ensuring precise requirements for features like advanced navigation systems.
DocSheets provides robust traceability, linking every requirement to designs, test cases, and code. Its automated impact analysis reports instantly reveal how brake system changes might affect steering components. DocSheets facilitates weekly link reviews, proactively preventing safety gaps in critical ADAS development.
DocSheets' collaborative platform enables seamless global team coordination, including secure sharing with partners. Role-based access control safeguards sensitive data, while integrated comment and notification systems accelerate resolution of OEM-supplier issues.
DocSheets ensures comprehensive verification by aligning test coverage directly with requirements and supporting automated test runs. Its robust version control system supports controlled change management for EV software patches and facilitates real-world scenario validation.
DocSheets' automated documentation generation and direct linking to regulatory standards significantly decreases time spent on compliance documentation and audit preparation for automotive certifications like ISO 26262.
Through DocSheets' precise traceability and real-time collaboration, automotive teams experience a dramatic reduction in costly project rework, minimizing errors from requirements to testing.
DocSheets' integrated platform facilitates early error detection and prevention, streamlining development cycles and shaving months off vehicle launch schedules for complex automotive systems.
DocSheets enables automotive engineers to identify critical flaws in safety systems like ADAS and braking components before production. Its robust traceability supports linking requirements to simulation models, facilitating virtual safety testing and contributing to safer vehicles.
Leading automotive manufacturers leverage DocSheets to enhance productivity and scalability. By centralizing all requirements, DocSheets streamlines workflows and eliminates reliance on fragmented communication, enabling development teams to scale efficiently across complex vehicle programs.
Challenge: Legacy engineering systems may not connect seamlessly with new requirements tools like DocSheets.
Solution: Leverage DocSheets' robust API for seamless data flow and utilize its flexible configuration options to tailor fields and workflows to specific automotive standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ASPICE). Proactively map and validate legacy data within DocSheets during pilot phases to prevent costly rework.
Challenge: Automotive engineers often resist adopting new, complex requirements management processes and tools.
Solution: Capitalize on DocSheets' intuitive interface by conducting hands-on workshops focused on practical automotive use cases. Establish an internal DocSheets champions program to pair experienced users with new adopters, sharing success stories of how DocSheets has streamlined development cycles.
Challenge: Managing sensitive automotive requirements in a connected environment creates potential security and compliance vulnerabilities.
Solution: Rely on DocSheets' enterprise-grade security features, including advanced encryption for critical design specifications and compliance with industry standards. Implement granular access controls within DocSheets and regularly audit usage to safeguard intellectual property and meet regulatory mandates.
Start with phased rollouts of DocSheets in one department. Pilot a single automotive project first to test its fit within your existing toolchain, then build adoption as teams experience tangible wins and efficiency gains.
DocSheets transforms automotive development challenges into competitive strengths. Its robust features provide the end-to-end traceability needed for regulatory compliance, enable seamless collaboration across global teams, and accelerate innovation in areas like smart EVs and autonomous systems, specifically tailored for the automotive industry.
DocSheets helps you create audit-ready trails and maintain full traceability for requirements, ensuring effortless adherence to ISO 26262 and other critical automotive standards.
With DocSheets, foster seamless collaboration between OEMs, suppliers, and geographically dispersed development teams, ensuring everyone works from a single source of truth.
DocSheets enables rapid iteration and agile development cycles, crucial for innovating next-generation automotive technologies like smart EVs and advanced autonomous features.
