From spreadsheets to real-time: how manufacturers are modernising BoM traceability

Apr 22, 2026

Most automotive manufacturers still track component traceability in spreadsheets. Here's what the transition to real-time BoM data actually looks like in practice.

This article is part of the Rcalls blog, where our team shares perspectives on automotive quality management, warranty operations, extended warranty, and the insurtech connecting them. The full long-form version of this piece is being finalised by our editorial team.

In the meantime, the summary above captures the core argument: connecting quality and claims data — rather than treating them as separate problems — is what allows manufacturers to catch defects earlier, resolve claims automatically, and eventually turn their quality record into a new revenue stream through extended warranty.