Manufacturers depend on PLM as the system of record for released product information, but many downstream teams do not work in PLM. By integrating OpenText Documentum with platforms like Teamcenter and Enovia, organizations can make released product data more accessible, collaborative, and actionable across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and support.
Read MoreAt its core, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) succeeds or fails based on how well it establishes and governs a critical set of essential capabilities. Over decades of PLM deployments across engineering‑centric organizations, we have come to define these capabilities as the PLM Essential Five. They encompass the treatment of:
Read MoreManufacturing leaders face a defining moment. Markets and Markets research projects the Digital Thread Market will reach USD 14.91 billion in 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 20.38% to USD 37.70 billion by 2030. Despite this momentum, most engineering organizations remain trapped by disconnected systems that undermine their digital transformation investments.
Read MoreIn this dynamic webinar, hosted by Aras’ partner vdR Group, you’ll discover how leading manufacturers are breaking free from data silos by connecting existing applications through process orchestration and smart data discovery. This connected approach doesn’t just improve compliance and strengthen collaboration; it unlocks innovation across the entire lifecycle.
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Read MoreI’m writing this blog as a former plant manager for an automotive supplier. I spent 30 years in the auto industry with my last 5 years running a manufacturing facility in Mexico. As I’m sure you are all aware, product quality is NOT an option in the auto industry. It is a must. Suppliers are on the hook for years after their products are shipped to the OEM.
Read Morethe first installment of this series, we discussed the rationale for integrating Aras Innovator with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. The primary takeaway was that automating data exchange between these platforms significantly minimized errors, inaccurate outsourcing information, resultant reworking and scrap, missing procurement opportunities, incurring expedited shipping costs, and handling warranty issues. These errors contribute to the "Cost of Quality" (CoQ), which is about 3 to 10 percent of a company’s annual revenues. By integrating these systems, organizations can take proactive steps to mitigate these costs.
Read MoreThe applications shown include Product Data Management (PDM), Computer Aided Design (CAD), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO), among others. As a PLM platform, Aras Innovator occupies a central role in the product lifecycle…
Read MoreManufacturers are constantly striving to reduce the “Cost of Quality” (CoQ) associated with the design and manufacturing of their products. This cost is reflected in the expenses of redesigning existing parts, scrap and rework, expedited shipping, warranties, and even the company’s reputation. According to analysts and industry groups, these expenses can represent profit leakage from 3 to 10 percent of a company’s annual revenues.
Read MoreThe vdR Group is the provider of OpenText’s Extended ECM for PLM. Extended ECM for PLM seamlessly and transparently connects leading product lifecycle management (PLM) and product data management (PDM) platforms with OpenText Extended ECM and ultimately helps manufacturers and engineering organizations break down barriers between product information and the enterprise.
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