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How does connecting PLM and ERP make your business more productive?
Discover how integrating PLM and ERP boosts productivity, reduces costs, and accelerates time-to-market.
Both ERP and PLM are cornerstones of Smart Industry, where data-driven decisions fuel the growth of industrial companies. On their own, these systems offer value, but their true potential is unlocked when they are integrated into a single digital thread. Within this digital thread, each solution fulfills its purpose while sharing data across systems—boosting productivity across your manufacturing operations.
A rich flow of data
Integrating PLM and ERP enables consistent data across the entire organization and provides transparency for all stakeholders. Clear ownership and always up-to-date information give you full control over the product lifecycle—from development to production.
PLM is the natural foundation for a wide range of product data and processes, serving as a central source of information in manufacturing organizations. ERP, on the other hand, manages production, warehousing, logistics, and finance. You could say PLM defines the product data that ERP processes—creating optimal conditions for a smooth production and logistics flow.
Save time and effort
PLM and ERP integration automates the updating, transfer, and access to real-time data. The same information is shared throughout the organization, ensuring it’s always current for everyone. This clarity highlights where improvements are needed.
By entering data only once, you reduce the risk of human error and free up time for more value-added tasks. The time saved through automation can then be used to engage stakeholders and contribute to project success.
Breaking down traditional data silos and enabling access ensures that employees have the necessary rights to contribute to shared projects.
Cut production costs
With reliable data from automated PLM and ERP processes, it’s much easier to respond to external factors like raw material or component shortages. You can optimize flows more easily, for example by switching suppliers.
In fact, integrating PLM and ERP facilitates the flow of data and documents between different product development stages. For instance, showing stock levels to designers helps speed up information transfer to production.
The real-time interaction between engineering and production enables better planning and faster time to market. As part of the integration, it’s also smart to collect time and resource consumption data to support business KPIs.
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Implementing a PLM system is a major step for any company—it drives innovation and enhances productivity. However, if PLM is not integrated with the rest of your IT landscape, you won’t unlock its full potential. Worse yet, it may even reduce productivity.
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