Volvo Powertrain chose Volvo IT to provide a solution that would allow wireless terminals, used in assembly lines, to communicate with host material systems. The company also wanted to provide assembly workers with a flexible display interface to access daily information.

Volvo IT designed a solution that utilizes hand-held computer technology with a Pocket PC operating system. Today, the Volvo Powertrain plant uses a simple, web-based application to order materials for the plant's assembly lines. Hand-held computer technology has led to reduced development and maintenance costs.