Combining multiple systems in manufacturing sector to work together is always a complex thing to do. In the engineering and manufacturing world, PLM and ERP software integrations is a greatest example of complexity. Combining complex business processes and engineering disciplines including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronic design, software and applying…
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the integration of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is becoming increasingly crucial. My attention was caught by the article speaks about how Microsoft reinvents ERP into total enterprise integration. Here is what captured there. Microsoft Dynamics 365’s recent advancements,…
Staying ahead of the other companies in a digital transformation is important. Engineering and manufacturing companies are looking how to optimize their processes, drive innovation and remain competitive. A long New Year weekend was a great time to think about topics that will be trending in 2024 among PLM specialists,…
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems represent the foundation of the product development and business processes. They support multiple aspects of product development processes – computer aided design, engineering, manufacturing, production, supply chain management and many others. The connection of these two systems is one of…
It’s time to ask yourself: is Excel holding your organization back? Over the last few years, I’ve been talking to many organizations of different sizes – small and large about data management, enterprise systems such as PLM and ERP and about what can become the next step of enterprise PLM…
In the world of manufacturing, product development, product data management, supply chain management, project management and engineering software, one topic usually drives lot of attention and discussion- how to manage Part Revisions or, in other words, is Part Revision at all? The topic comes into discussion in different variations and…
For years, manufacturing companies managed the division of two disciplines PLM and ERP in a very simplistic way – PLM for engineering, and ERP for manufacturing. The division represented the natural forces of two vendors. PLM’s roots were in CAD, design, and engineering, and ERP’s roots in MRP, and procurement…
The process of transition from engineering to the manufacturing process is one of the most complex and requires a significant data management effort. From one side, we have design information that must be translated into the manufacturing and procurement plan. On the other side, we have the complexity of supply…
The question “PLM vs ERP” is often coming when I’m talking to companies, or people solving engineering and manufacturing process problems. Many companies, particularly startups, often grapple with this pervasive question, “Do I need a PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system, or should I opt for an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)…
Andrew Sparrow’s article Top 8 Trends Shaping the Future of MES caught my attention earlier this week. The article speaks about a broad spectrum of topics related to MES systems and technological transformation. I found it interesting. Read the article and draw your opinion. Cloud, IIoT, AI, Cybersecurity, Supply chain…
