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The Blurry Line between ERP and PLM in Engineer-to-order (ETO) ...

by Kurt (Yu) Chen ... While ERP–PLM integration remains a major approach to address this requirement, the functionality gap between ERP and PLM is closing in when both systems are ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PLM/2009/09/research_notes/RN_PLM_KC_09_18_09_1.asp - 14k Summary: Engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing needs a high level of integration between ERP and PLM systems. This article points out that ERP and PLM solutions are moving toward each other to achieve more organic data and process connectivity.

Two Origins, One Destination? A Look at the Two Main Genres of PLM ...

by Yu (Kurt) Chen ... Due to PLM's origin in engineering and the heavy requirements of CAD integration in core cPDm functionality for discrete manufacturing, major PLM vendors (such ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PLM/2009/02/research_notes/TU_PL_YC_02_04_09_1.asp - 18k Summary: There are two major genres of PLM solution: CAD-PLM and ERP-PLM. These two types have different integration capabilities, but the gap between them is shrinking thanks to various factors driving the market. Currently, however, the difference still matters in the solution selection process.

Should SAP Buy PTC? » The TEC Blog

... This is why major CAx providers are reigning in PLM. ... SAP’s approach in PLM is quite different from its major rivals that have CAx origins. ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2008/11/04/should-sap-buy-ptc/ - 44k - 2008-11-04

Lawson Gains Strength in Fashion by Acquiring Freeborders PLM » ...

... By walking through some of the major functionalities of Lawson Fashion PLM, I was assured that there is good match between the solution and its mid-market ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/.../10/17/lawson-gains-strength-in-fashion-by-acquiring-freeborders-plm/ - 42k - 2008-10-17

What Does the “P” in PLM Really Mean? » The TEC Blog

... The major purposes of PLM are to help determine what raw materials are needed and how to convert these raw materials into finished goods. ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2008/12/10/what-does-the-“p”-in-plm-really-mean/ - 44k - 2008-12-10

Selecting a PLM Vendor

by P.J. Jakovljevic and Jim Brown ... Although most of the major ERP vendors recognize the need to offer PLM to their customers and have a strategy to deliver these capabilities, avoid ERP and SCM ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PLM/2004/08/research_notes/TU_PL_PJ_08_21_04_1.asp - 16k Summary: PLM enterprise applications should not be selected in a vacuum. The needs and requirements of multiple departments and even business partners must be represented in the documented requirements and also on the selection team, which should attempt to examine different functions and methods involved in crit

Selecting PLM Software Solutions Part 5 - User Recommendations

by Jim Brown & P.J. Jakovljevic ... Given the large variations in the PLM suites of both major and less-known vendors, users might be better off by skipping the painstaking process of RFP ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/05/research_notes/TU_ER_XJB_05_27_03_1.asp - 23k Summary: This tutorial points out the significance of buyers researching PLM technology vendors before determining the short list and vendors researching the viability of the opportunity before committing time and money to a sales effort. Since a 'one-size-fits-all' product is still not quite a viable possibilit

Can ERP Speak PLM? Part Two: Examples and Recommendations

by Jim Brown ... All of the major ERP providers will provide PLM capabilities, but most will continue to lag the best of breed PLM vendors like IBM/Dassault, EDS, and PTC and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/08/research_notes/TU_ER_XJB_08_02_03_1.asp - 15k Summary: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions have to work with many other systems, not just ERP, so integration is not a new issue for PLM vendors. Most PLM vendors recognize the need for integration and have addressed the need in their toolkits. The additional work comes from integrating the concepts a

Can ERP Speak PLM?

by Jim Brown ... All of the major ERP providers will provide PLM capabilities, but most will continue to lag the best of breed PLM vendors like IBM/Dassault, EDS, and PTC and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2003/08/research_notes/TU_ER_XJB_08_01_03_1.asp - 17k Summary: Vendor hype about Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) has many manufacturers confused about whether they should look for a ''best of breed'' PLM solution or evaluate PLM solutions from their ERP vendors. All things being equal, most companies would prefer to have fewer software vendors. This has some pe

The Many Faces of PLM Part One: Event Summary

by Jim Brown ... Management. The final major category of vendors that are active in the PLM market are the enterprise suite providers. These vendors ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PLM/2003/12/news_analysis/NA_PL_XJB_12_29_03_1.asp - 15k Summary: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solutions, like many of the application suites that have come before it, are a collection of different offerings that serve a common theme and contribute to overlapping value propositions. Like previous application suites, there is strategic value in approachi