PDMGuru

Introduction I wanted to write a short article on the integration between ERP and PLM systems. I feel this topic does not get enough discussion and there are some considerations you need to make on what to do and how to be successful. This topic should be read in parallel with an upcoming paper on bill of material management. Why integrate PLM and ERP So why should you integrate. In the next couple of sections I'll cover pros and cons, but before I do this some initial thoughts. Integrating ERP and PLM should not be taken lightly. It is the endpoint of the value proposition of a PLM implementation. It fully completes the circle of the product development; linking design and manufacturing. As such it holds many benefits including building what you design and designing what you build. To successfully accomplish this needs a strong arm and a lot of concessions from the two major players in the business. Everyone will need to give up something if the implementation is t