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47
Volvo’s use of information technology
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e-strategy
The Volvo Group is implementing an e-strategy within all business areas, covering all of the
value chain from product development to after-sales support.
In April 2000, the Volvo Penta Partner Network was launched. It is one of the first web-
based B2B (business-to-business) systems in the marine industry, enabling the company’s deal-
ers to order spare parts and report warranty information directly over the Internet. For Volvo
Penta, it is an important step towards more efficient and cost-effective handling of parts. It
also marks the first step in a more complete e-business platform geared towards all target
groups.
Efficient public transport traffic management
In order to offer our customers increasingly efficient transport systems, Volvo takes an active
interest in the systems in which its vehicles operate. One example is the IT-based transport
management system, Dynafleet 2.0. This system, developed by Volvo, makes it possible for a
transport company or bus operator to efficiently coordinate all of its operations involving a
large number of vehicles by means of communications via a GSM or satellite network. In the
Dynafleet system, data on a vehicle’s condition and on the manner in which the driver is per-
forming is continuously collected. The information is used for transport, service and main-
tenance planning.
During 2000, Volvo Mobility Systems acquired the unit within Göteborgs Energi AB that
works with public transport traffic management systems. The software is used to develop
information on real-time status, traffic forecasting and follow-up of performance, for the bene-
fit of traffic planners as well as users of public transport.
e-learning
Volvo is a global company with more than 50,000 employees throughout the world. The new
information technology enables new ways of working, communicating and
collaborating. e-learning is a cost-effective method of providing employees,
who are interested in improving their education, the opportunity to meet in
a virtual classroom at times which suit each individual best. It also enables
co-workers to share knowledge in many areas.
During 2000, Volvo Technological Development introduced a web-based
interactive course in vehicle eletronics designed for Volvo Group engineers worldwide.
Efficient traffic management
equipment represents a growing
business
Volvo Penta Partner Network – to order spare parts over the Internet.