Case Studies

Ricardo had complete responsibility for the new Global V6 Gasoline Engine Family for GM Powertrain and delivered it 3% under budget 

Situation and Objective

• GM leveraged Ricardo as a strategic partner, responsible for program lead from concept through launch and lifecycle management
• Ricardo managed an off-site project center, one integrated team – GMPT/ Ricardo/ Suppliers
• GM provided project governance
• Ricardo employed a “Fast to Market” process ensuring that gateways were delivered
• Rapid start with agile, seasoned team that flexed as program needs/ direction changed

Ricardo Responsibilities

• Project leadership, technical direction and innovation, fast-to-market processes/ culture
• Program team of >100 people
• ~100% of Engineers, Designers & CAE plus Programme Management, Procurement / Quality, Advanced Manufacturing Process
• Knowledge and process transfer  to GMPT

Results and Benefits

• GM/Ricardo program team honoured with:
  - Chairman‘s Honour Award - 2003
  - People Make Quality Happen Award – 2003
• Product to market 14 months faster than GMPT Process would allow – Incremental market share & margins
• Program delivered 2.6% below budget
• ~70% warranty cost reduction vs. prior engine
• 2004 JD Power IQS product launch quality > average quality same Toyota product
• Ward's 10 Best Engines 2005 award for Turbo SIDI version