10 Reasons to chose an ERP-based PLM

Imagine a single unified system that not only enhances data reliability and process transparency, but also reduces the IT challenges associated with maintaining and monitoring two separate environments. This system facilitates enhanced information flow, and shortemed lead-times, by seamlessly connecting previously isolated departments such as engineering and manufacturing. The outcome? A significant increase in the overall company efficiency.

Current Challenges in Engineering and Manufacturing

In today’s manufacturing companies, CAD, PLM and ERP solutions are traditionally implemented as standalone solutions, which each has its own data structure, interface and capabilities to fulfill Engineering, Operations and Manufacturing requirements respectively.

When CAD, PLM and ERP are not fully integrated and operate as silos, corporate-wide information sharing and collaboration becomes nearly impossible. Consequentially, manufacturers …..

Cloud PLM Embedded in Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&SCM

Bluestar is a PLM solution, fully embedded as an add-in module for Dynamics 365 F&SCM. As a modular PLM software, it gives a customizable and scalable solution to support the desired parts of manufacturing, fitting into the areas already covered by Dynamics 365. This means that…

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“With Bluestar PLM, it only takes about 90 seconds to both configure a part and create the CAD drawing.”

– Farooq Mohammed, Director of IT, Hannibal Industries

Preview: Reasons why you need ERP-based PLM

Having a Cloud PLM software embedded in an ERP environment brings a series of advantages. This includes…

When PLM functions as an integrated module within the ERP system, it guarantees the availability of reliable product data for all departments and locations right at the point-of-use. This heightened data transparency across various departments and geographical locations not only prevents errors and miscommunications but also fosters enhanced accuracy and predictability, empowering stakeholders to make informed business decisions.

Manage 2D/3D both mechanical and electronic CAD files across multiple disciplines with a two-way exchange of meta-data between CAD, PLM and ERP. This allows you to track revision-specific BOMs, drawings and technical documentation against production orders, sales orders and purchase orders. This ensures that CAD, PLM and ERP data are always automatically kept in sync in a single solution to prevent human errors and to save time and money.

With data being centralized in one place, you can reuse CAD, PLM and ERP data. Design your new products in CAD-systems efficiently by retrieving data on items and parts already existing in your database. When product data is contained in a single environment you can easily search for and find parts related to other items/products based on parameters such as geometric position or similarity, attributes or classifications.

By storing and managing data on material declarations, chemicals and regulatory specifications in one single solution, you will be able to comply with international substance regulations.

ERP-based PLM allows you to easily centralize, calculate and share your compliance data with your partners, suppliers and customers – as you are obligated. When your entire product line complies with regulations for dangerous materials, such as RoHS and REACH, you avoid the risk of having to pay huge fines, make expensive rework, suffer credibility or have your products taken off-market.

When you have all this information in one system – Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) & AX – users in Engineering, Operations and Manufacturing have access to the same compliance data in real-time. This reduces errors, allows you to perform due diligence and ensures that expensive non-compliant products that require rework are not fabricated.

Enables distributed engineering and manufacturing teams to collaborate globally with easy and fast access to centralized product data and distributed, up-to-date 3D files.