ERP and PLM
Product lifecycle management is a software-enabled strategy to manage a product through its entire lifecycle from design to retirement or disposal. Get the best articles on the difference between ERP and PLM, what an integrated suite of PLM applications can help companies do, how PLM systems work with technologies such as digital manufacturing and IoT, and why PLM and ERP integration is crucial.
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Cloud vs. On-Premises ERP Use Cases
We created this expert guide showcasing a variety of cloud and on-premise use cases to help you make the best choice based on your business’ unique needs. An ERP implementation isn’t a “one size fits all” approach, that’s why we’re here to help.
ERP and PLM News
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May 22, 2015
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May'15
As platform companies take over, should product companies question their business model?
Businesses such as Apple, Microsoft and Google have risen to the top largely because they're founded on powerful platforms. How can companies that sell products -- like spices or sprinklers -- benefit from the platform model?
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April 28, 2015
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Apr'15
Manufacturing pioneers embrace product as a service
Despite the hoopla over the IoT, it's still early days for product as a service as manufacturers steer a slow course to new business models.
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October 03, 2013
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Oct'13
Manufacturers see competitive power in service excellence, IDC says
An IDC-Infor study reveals that more manufacturers are turning to service excellence as a revenue driver and customer strategy.
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July 26, 2012
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Jul'12
IDC: Warranty transaction management tools mature but underused
PTC and SAP are the top warranty transaction management software vendors, according to a new IDC Manufacturing Insights report.
ERP and PLM Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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product as a service
Product as a service is the concept of selling the services and outcomes a product can provide rather than the product itself. Continue Reading
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SAP Quality Management (QM)
SAP Quality Management (QM) is a component of SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) that helps businesses implement and run quality control processes. Continue Reading
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discrete manufacturing
Discrete manufacturing is an industry term for the manufacturing of finished products that are distinct items capable of being easily counted, touched or seen. Continue Reading
Evaluate ERP and PLM Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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PLM platforms evolve for a role in IoT
Integration with IoT systems can extend the possibilities for PLM platforms, but according to experts, they must first evolve technically to handle the IoT data and processes. Continue Reading
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How do digital manufacturing and the PLM process connect?
Both digital manufacturing and product lifecycle management are concerned with connections, but the two concepts are not the same thing. Here's a look at how these concepts differ. Continue Reading
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Are both an engineering bill of materials and a manufacturing BOM needed?
Manufacturing a product can be very different than what engineers have envisioned. Here's a look at what that means for different bills of materials. Continue Reading
Manage ERP and PLM
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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IFS CEO Roos: Legacy ERP system owners want 'time out'
In a Q&A, Darren Roos, CEO of ERP vendor IFS, discusses the company's growth and how it's poised to challenge industry giants SAP, Oracle and Microsoft over legacy ERP customers. Continue Reading
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Making IoT and PLM systems work together takes cultural change
Integration with IoT holds promise for extending PLM applications, but experts say there are technical and cultural changes that need to take place for this to work. Continue Reading
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IoT may throw a lifeline to PLM systems
PLM systems have functioned mostly in engineering, but now IoT-connected devices are allowing PLM to be more useful across the entire product lifecycle. Continue Reading
Problem Solve ERP and PLM Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Distributor puts product data syndication in its place with Thomas
BDI corralled its extensive catalog of manufacturing partner product data into one database using Thomas Enterprise Solutions Continue Reading
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Manufacturing PLM tools beginner’s tutorial
In this guide, learn the basics of PLM tools, including software selection, implementation, and cloud computing options. Continue Reading
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SCM PLM integration gives manufacturers greater supply chain perspective
Manufacturers are seeing the connection between supply chain management (SCM) and product lifecycle management (PLM) software. Through SCM PLM integration, problems in the supply chain can be address -- and solved -- with greater ease. Continue Reading