Extended ECM for PLM
Unify product data and processes to improve collaboration, productivity and time-to-value
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faster go-to-market speeds can be achieved by companies that use PLM software.[1]
Overview
Product lifecycle management (PLM) applications maintain critical "released" content that support functions such as product design, purchasing, manufacturing and maintenance. With limited content access, change processes between product development and the rest of the business are disconnected. Organizations need a way to break down these barriers and unify data access.
Enterprise content management (ECM) for PLM solutions synchronize released product data between ECM and PLM applications, ensuring a single source of truth and laying the foundation for further connectivity to ERP, MES and MRO applications.
Key benefits
Connect released PLM information with key applications to enhance collaboration and achieve better results.
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Improve collaboration
Allow stakeholders to access the most relevant released product information, and seamlessly synchronize change requests and problem reports between PLM and other systems.
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Accelerate time to value
Leverage preconfigured connectivity with enterprise applications, such as ERP, MES and MRO, to significantly accelerate deployments.
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Simplify enterprise integrations
Implement plug-and-play connectors and preconfigured transaction templates to easily connect enterprise applications to the enterprise ecosystem.
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Boost productivity
Facilitate collaboration between multiple PLM systems and other enterprises across subsidiaries and their supply chains.
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Reduce the cost of ownership
Leverage application programming interface capabilities for consistent collaboration and to avoid the costs of inevitable technology and business changes.
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Eliminate costly data entry errors
Synchronize data and processes in product innovation platforms (PIP) with business innovation platforms (BIP) so stakeholders can access accurate released information.
Business impacts
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Product design information access
Stakeholders need to view released product design information. Limited access means processes and collaboration are slow and disconnected. Synchronize data to ensure consistent access to relevant information. -
Collaboration processes
Downstream operations rely on released product design information stored in the PLM system. Collecting this information manually wastes time and risks human error. Automate access to streamline collaboration.
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Post-design change requests
Change requests to post-design information sometimes need to be initiated by downstream functions. Inconsistent change processes lead to delays and costly mistakes. Automate consistent change requests to eliminate confusion. -
Access restrictions
Manufacturing functions need PLM information to complete critical processes. License restrictions limit access, resulting in time-consuming, error-prone information requests. Enable appropriate access to accelerate workflows.
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Products
OpenText offers a product to synchronize released PLM data with enterprise applications.
- Extended ECM PlatformBridge information silos, improve processes and strengthen governance
Professional Services
OpenText Consulting Services combines end-to-end solution implementation with comprehensive technology services to help improve systems.
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- Comprehensive Information Management services and resourcesExplore Professional Services
- Reduce time-to-value of Information Management solutionsOpenText Packaged Services
Extended ECM for PLM resources
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Footnotes
Footnotes
- [1]Propel, Top 10 Benefits of PLM Software, Nov. 2019