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About Contract types

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Do I have to execute two contracts with two companies, Sumitomo Corporation and Tech Mahindra?

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No, the contract will be only between the customer and SCTM Engineering.

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What are the possible types of contracts?

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For development support, SCTM Engineering will propose appropriate contracts such as consignment contracts, and time and material method according to the required cope of the customer.

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What is the required contract?

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While discussing the content of the scope, SCTM Engineering will require Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA) and at the time of project execution, we will require Master Service Agreement (MSA) as such. Basically, we will propose and adjust the necessary contract types and documents in the transaction with the customer.

About Services

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Is it possible to lead the project in Japanese language?

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Yes. SCTM Engineering will assign a suitable bilingual expert according to the content of the scope.

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Is it possible for SCTM Engineering’s engineers to work at the customer site?

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Yes.

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Is it possible to receive delivery in Japanese from SCTM Engineering ?

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Yes. SCTM Engineering will deliver in the most suitable format for the customer considering the requirements and the delivery lead time.

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Is there any restriction if the expected project execution place is overseas?

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No, it is possible. Tech Mahindra has bases in about 90 countries, so we will assign you according to the desired location and region of the project.

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Is it possible if a part of the requested project scope changes after the order is placed and the project is started?

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Yes. Depending on the content of the change, SCTM Engineering will consult with the customer separately about the necessity of additional changes.

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How soon can SCTM Engineering start the project after placing an order?

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The basic lead time is one month, but it will be discussed separately depending on the size of the project and the preparation period.

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Does the customer have to grant a CAD license to SCTM Engineering's offshore engineers?

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No. SCTM Engineer will grant system licenses to offshore engineers.

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What kind of software are SCTM Engineering's offshore engineers able to use?

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For example, for CAD design, we are able to use NX, CATIA, Creo, etc. For analysis, we use Abaqus, Adams, ANSA, Ansys, Hypermesh, HyperWorks, LS-DYNA, Nastran, Star CCM, etc. For electronic design, we use Cadence, etc. For autonomous driving/ADAS area, we use MATLAB, Simulink and  CANalyzer/CANoe in the automotive equipment field. In addition, for cloud linkage, we can build cloud services of AWS and Microsoft as a certified partner.
There are other examples of software we use, so we will select and propose the most suitable one as per the scope.

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What kind of programming languages are SCTM Engineering's offshore engineers capable of?

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For example, C, C++, C#, Java, Python etc. We will assign engineer who are able to use the most appropriate development language as per the scope. We can also handle projects with in-vehicle platforms such as AUTOSAR and AGL (Automotive Grade Linux).

Others

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What is the meaning of “SCTM” in SCTM Engineering?

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It is the combination of abbreviation for the parent company, Sumitomo Corporation (= Sumitomo Corporation) and Tech Mahindra (= Tech Mahindra).

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