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Define your own workflows in Bluestar PLM

In modern manufacturing, speed, precision, and collaboration are non-negotiable — especially when it comes to engineering change management. Bluestar PLM helps you take control by letting you define and automate your own workflows — directly inside Microsoft Dynamics 365. No middleware. No silos. Just one system to manage your entire change process with confidence.

Published: 11. June 2025

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Why workflow automation is essential in Change Management

Engineering change requests often come from all directions — customers, suppliers, internal teams. Without a structured and unified process, these changes can cause bottlenecks, errors, and delays across departments. Manual tracking, disconnected tools, and fragmented approvals only make things worse.

Bluestar PLM solves this by embedding change management directly inside Dynamics 365. With fully customizable, automated workflows, organizations gain traceability, transparency, and the agility to manage changes across engineering and operations — without switching systems.

Bastian has gained improved engineering workflow efficiency, according to Carson Piedmonte — one of the key users of Bluestar PLM: “The engineering change management module has streamlined the process — we no longer need to manually update each object. It all happens automatically now, which saves a huge amount of time.” ➜ 90% efficiency increase.

What sets Bluestar PLM workflows apart

  • End-to-End Change Management

    Track and manage engineering changes from initial request to final release — across Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Service — all in one platform. Every change is linked, traceable, and auditable.

  • Customizable workflow templates
    Use Bluestar’s intuitive drag-and-drop workflow designer to tailor approval routes, task sequences, and triggers to match your business. Enforce best practices or adjust to fit evolving needs — no custom code required.
  • Cross-functional collaboration
    Bluestar ensures that ERP and PLM data are fully synchronized. Everyone — from engineering to shop floor — works from the same source of truth. That means fewer errors, fewer delays, and a faster path from design to delivery.

  • Automated notifications and approvals
    Keep stakeholders aligned with automated alerts, reminders, and electronic sign-offs. Whether approvals are sequential or parallel, Bluestar supports compliant, audit-ready change control — with less manual follow-up.

  • Built-in traceability
    Every decision, revision, and user action is recorded. Need to know why a change was made, who approved it, and when? It’s all in the system — searchable and secure.

Looking to strengthen Change Management inside D365?

Download the whitepaper to explore how Bluestar PLM extends Engineering Change Management (ECM) capabilities directly within Dynamics 365.

Why defining your own workflows pays off

Instantly assess the cost and downstream impact of a proposed change.

Respond to customer or internal needs in days, not weeks.

Ensure only the latest, approved designs hit the shop floor.

Automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual data handling.

Standardize your change process — without sacrificing flexibility.

Fully embedded in Microsoft Dynamics 365

Bluestar PLM’s deep integration with Dynamics 365 F&SCM allows organizations to initiate change requests in Dynamics 365, execute engineering changes in Bluestar PLM, and finalize manufacturing changes back in the ERP system. This unified flow enhances traceability, manageability, and compliance without sacrificing the functionality users expect from Bluestar PLM.

Need better control of your Engineering Change process?

Discover how Bluestar PLM simplifies Engineering Change Management by embedding workflows, compliance, and traceability directly into D365.

Conclusion

Defining your own workflows in Bluestar PLM empowers your organization to drive efficient, transparent, and compliant change management processes. With customizable, automated workflows and seamless integration across engineering and operations, Bluestar PLM is the solution for manufacturers ready to upgrade their change management and stay ahead in a competitive market.

Ready to transform your engineering change management? Discover more about Bluestar PLM’s workflow automation today.