SQA2 Qualitics:
Accelerating Test Cycles to Keep Up with Automotive Software Innovation
ISSUE:
A global automotive manufacturer needed to reduce software testing cycle time across multiple QA teams working in parallel—without compromising quality or increasing coordination complexity.
BACKGROUND:
- Testing cycles were long and inconsistent across teams.
- Inefficient coordination slowed down integration across modules.
- QA velocity lagged behind the pace of development innovation.
KEY SIGNALS:
- Manual testing created bottlenecks that cascaded across teams.
- Integration points were delayed due to asynchronous QA readiness.
- Automation was in place—but not unified or optimized.
STRATEGIC IMPACT:
- Slower time to market for new in-vehicle features.
- Increased risk of defects at module boundaries.
- Fragmented automation reduced efficiency gains.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Standardize a shared automation platform and processes across all QA teams.
- Create reusable test libraries and shared test data management strategies.
- Use orchestrated automation pipelines to align team cycles and reduce waiting.
- Monitor testing metrics to continuously optimize throughput and defect detection.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
- 50%+ reduction in testing cycle times.
- Improved quality confidence at integration points.
- QA teams collaborating on a unified automation strategy across the product line.