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Abstract Advances in metrology show great potential to support improvements in quality control within production systems. The analysis of referred advances on integrated production processes embodies a relevant scientific and praxis-oriented interest. In order to analyse the potential impact of new in-line metrology solutions on internal flow of materials, a model of an automotive manufacturer was developed. By varying demand and comparing current and future behaviour, possible benefits of implementing new metrology solutions were identified. The analysis substantiated that lead time can be reduced significantly, output can be increased and bottlenecks better identified. Metrology solutions support well-established countermeasures to reduce the undesirable effects of quality oscillations, such as the bullwhip effect also within a single company.