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Uncertain Supply Chain Management
ISSN 2291-6830 (Online) - ISSN 2291-6822 (Print)
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Volume 14 Issue 3 pp. 213-226, 2026

Artificial intelligence towards a smart automotive supply chain performance KPIs aligned with IATF 16949 standards Pages 213-226 PDF Download PDF

Authors: Saloua Yahyaoui, Assia Bilad, Mounia Zaim, Faical Zaim

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Saloua Yahyaoui1, Assia Bilad1, Mounia Zaim1, Faical Zaim2
1 LASTIMI laboratory, Higher School of Technology Sale,Mohammadia school of engineers, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco, Avenue Prince Héritier Sidi Mohammed, B.P.: 227, Salé medina, Morocco
2 REMTEX & CELOG Laboratory, School of textile and clothing industries, Hassan II University, Route ElJadida Km8, BP: 7731, Quartier Laymoune, Casablanca, 20190, Morocco
doi 10.5267/j.uscm.2025.4.001
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🔑 Keywords: Smart supply chain, Automotive industry, IATF 16949, Quality KPI, AI case study, Linear regression

Abstract: Auto accessories such as car covers provide an added extra in automotive styling both in the look and construction. Any fault in these components will reduce customer satisfaction and result in higher warranty expenses among manufacturers. Automotive sector as per IATF 16949 requirements requires a very effective and strong control of its processes to reduce the defects and enhance productivity. Thus, improved methods for defect identification and higher levels of quality assurance during production are critical issues of current concern. This research focuses on the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) in the automotive industry with an emphasis of using computer vision for superior improvement of quality KPIs. The purpose is to provide an efficient system and organizational approach to the further optimization of the end-of-line inspection of covers for vehicles, and to improve the efficiency of the identification of defects under IATF 16949 regulations. This study is unique in adopting a case based on smart splicing technology implemented in the cutting area of the automobile manufacturing lines. This paper simultaneously applies AI and IoT in order to understand its degree of influence in the definitive performance KPIs. Insignificance may be identified through the application of linear regression used to analyze the correlation between the applied technology and subsequent performance gains. Experimental outcome shows a significant decline on the number of defects that are identified at the last inspection process as well as an improvement on the rate of production. AI particularly contributed to enhancement of inspection processes thereby minimizing non-value adding activities and hence improving overall quality of the products. The current study also encourages manufacturers to adopt intelligent technologies since the AI technologies implemented within the IATF 16949 standards can boost the automotive production quality and decrease the costs and customer dissatisfaction. The automotive industry has changed today due to the implementation of IoT and AI in manufacturing, as this work has shown, with an exciting horizon of the constant automation process and increasing quality indications to deliver on the promise of the redefined definition of success in this industry.

How to cite this paper
APA: Yahyaoui, S., Bilad, A., Zaim, M & Zaim, F. (2026). Artificial intelligence towards a smart automotive supply chain performance KPIs aligned with IATF 16949 standards. Uncertain Supply Chain Management, 14(3), 213-226.
Chicago/Turabian: Yahyaoui, S., Bilad, A., Zaim, M & Zaim, F. 2026. "Artificial intelligence towards a smart automotive supply chain performance KPIs aligned with IATF 16949 standards." Uncertain Supply Chain Management 14, no. 3 (2026): 213-226.
AMA: Yahyaoui, S., Bilad, A., Zaim, M & Zaim, F. Artificial intelligence towards a smart automotive supply chain performance KPIs aligned with IATF 16949 standards. Uncertain Supply Chain Management. 2026;14(3):213-226.

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