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The Top 4 PLM Challenges

We've found that manufacturers typically struggle with the following PLM challenges:

PLM Challenge #1

EDA and CAD systems are not integrated with PLM, causing duplication of effort, errors, and higher costs. CAD library data is not synchronized with PLM component data and CAD BOMs are not synchronized with PLM BOMs.

• See how EDAGateway™ integrates EDA and PLM »

PLM Challenge #2

Item master hierarchies and definitions are inconsistent, incomplete, and costly to maintain. This leads to part proliferation and missed opportunities for part reuse.

• See how PartDictionary™ can automate and improve your item mastering »

PLM Challenge #3

ECN processes are inefficient, which leads to long cycle times and poor implementation of engineering changes.

• See how workflow tools can help you optimize and manage your ECN process »

PLM Challenge #4

Environmental compliance management is done manually and compliance data is stored in spreadsheets. Companies cannot manage, analyze and report the true environmental compliance status of their products. Regulations like EU RoHS, WEEE, ELV, China RoHS and REACH are adding complexity and placing additional burdens on homegrown systems and methods.

• See how EMARS can help ensure your products are designed to be compliant »

Synapsis PLM Mission

The Synapsis mission is to help companies overcome these challenges and others like them to achieve the full benefits of their PLM investments.

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