As of May 2026

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PLM Integration for OEMs and suppliers

Align CAD/PLM with ERP and manufacturing: unified part numbers, revisions and approvals—API-first and auditable.

PLM Integration for OEMs and suppliers Below you will find use cases, services and answers to common questions.

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Transparency note: This page outlines typical requirements and a possible project approach. Scope, integrations, and timeline are always validated per project during discovery.

Engineering lives in PLM while procurement and production use ERP and MES. Without integration you get broken BOMs, duplicate parts and slow releases. We build integration and orchestration layers that keep BOMs, revisions, document links and approval workflows in sync between PLM and ERP—with a clear system of record per entity and traceable interface logs.

Typical challenges

Different part-number and revision rules between PLM and ERP
Large BOMs and variants across plants
Engineering changes without unplanned production stops

Possible approach

We model systems of record, define mapping and conflict rules, and implement API- or event-based sync with monitoring and reconciliation jobs. Rollouts are piloted with clear test data and rollback paths. The typical integration scope covers part master data, BOMs including variants and validity, and documents. Engineering change workflows are mapped cross-system so ECO approvals in PLM automatically trigger transfer to ERP with an audit log and acknowledgment. Nightly reconciliation jobs report deviations to a central dashboard.

FAQ

Which system should lead in PLM–ERP integration?

It depends on the entity: PLM typically leads engineering revisions and documents, ERP leads planned parts and inventory. We define a system of record per object and document exceptions.

How do we avoid duplicate parts and numbering conflicts?

With a shared mapping (golden record), import validation and reconciliation reports. Changes are versioned and tied to approvals where required.

Can we connect existing PLM and ERP systems?

Yes. We use vendor APIs, middleware or ETL depending on latency and volume. Robust monitoring and error queues are essential.

How long does a typical PLM integration take?

A first productive cut is often feasible within a few months once master data and processes are clear. Multi-plant scenarios need longer pilots.

What about information security (TISAX/ISO 27001)?

Interfaces often carry confidential engineering data. We align encryption, permissions, logging and evidence with the agreed assessment scope.

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