Limitations of Harness Modular Design
The Harness Modular Mode saves a long list of workflows and greatly improves responsiveness while reducing inventory. However, the models with “different wheelbase” under the main model are not suitable for the KSK mode, because the wiring harness modularization is suitable for circuits with different hole positions in the same connector, and two functions with different lengths cannot be divided into the same sub-module.
Advantages of wire harness modular design：
● Reduce the wiring harness design process and workload of the OEM.
In the traditional design mode of the wiring harness, a new drawing corresponds to each configuration of the vehicle. If the basic wiring harness of a certain model is changed, all drawings need to be changed, and the workload is very large. If the KSK modular design is adopted, it is only necessary to update the drawings for the wiring harness of the changed related modules.
● The KSK model greatly reduces the warehousing logistics cost and inventory cost of the main engine factory.
In the traditional wire harness production mode, there will be a large amount of inventory for each wire harness part number in the mainframe factory. The KSK mode mainframe factory has basically zero inventory of wire harness parts, which greatly reduces the inventory cost, and adopts a modular design, each wire is tailor-made, No redundant branches will be generated, reducing the cost per piece.
● Shorten the cycle.
The wiring harness of modular design is classified based on the electrical function and layout. The designer does not need to find out whether the previous model has undergone similar treatment, but only needs to confirm whether a new function appears. , and then added to the feature list, greatly shortening the development cycle. In the traditional mode, it takes about 5 weeks to develop a wire harness tooling, and the order needs to be placed about two weeks in advance for the delivery of the parts. In the KSK mode, the wire harness development cycle tooling time takes about 2 weeks, and the parts delivery needs to be submitted 3 days in advance.
Summary:
The system development of the wiring harness KSK model requires the OEM and the supplier to establish a complex information exchange system, and at the same time has high requirements for personnel in design, production, logistics and other aspects. However, the modular production of wire harness KSK can greatly shorten the development cycle and save costs.
As consumers’ demand for vehicle configuration and personalization is getting higher and higher, the KSK wiring harness design is the initial embodiment of customer customization. The wiring harness has great potential in the direction of modular design. Eventually, KSK’s wiring harness production method will become the mainstream, and it will not be limited to the automotive field. It will continue to expand into different fields, and achieve high-complexity production in mass production. Experience a bespoke product that perfectly fits your needs.
