PLM software lowers your product unit costs
PLM software allows more frequent, less intrusive collaboration
Most of a product's lifetime production
costs have already been established by
its first engineering release. Real-time visibility into design decisions is
necessary to provide timely feedback by other employees in design, sourcing,
production, quality and service.
With PDXpert PLM software, all product plans, drawings and procedures for
procurement, production, inspection, service, repair and disposal are
available in a single location, without having to distract designers with
on-going requests for in-process data. And user security roles allow you to
tailor information access based on item release status and project team
membership.
PLM software simplifies your inventory by optimizing fewer parts in larger
volumes
You can radically reduce inventory costs by focusing on part re-use, which
smoothes demand to suppliers, leverages higher component volumes, and reduces
purchasing overhead costs and tooling expense. However, part re-use can be
difficult without automation. Relying on a designers memory or searching
through the ERP system is a hit-or-miss solution. As a result, re-use
candidates are often overlooked, and duplicate parts are specified and
sourced. PDXpert PLM software encourages attribute-based item exploration,
which helps engineers identify workable parts that are already in inventory.
PLM software increases production experience
Earlier product introductions ensure longer, more profitable production runs.
Studies have shown that longer production lifecycles deliver predictable cost
reductions that are unavailable to products with shorter life spans.
PLM software reduces production rework and scrap
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Spreadsheets are often considered a cheap
tool for managing bills of materials. But tedious copy-paste-edit
construction during design, and discovered-too-late errors when
production begins, make them surprisingly expensive. |
PDXpert PLM software is specifically designed to provide a full audit trail
of all changes to the design including what was changed, when and why it
changed, who approved the changes, how affected items were dispositioned, and
the total recurring and non-recurring cost.
Change workflows ensure that product modifications are reviewed and approved
prior to release. On-line review and approval is faster, and can be more
comprehensive, than a paper-based change process. Bills of materials are
consistent and can include documentation on production and inspection
processes.
PLM software minimizes excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory
Reduce your exposure to excess and obsolete inventory through:
- Fewer part types via re-use
- Immediate access to purchasing specifications
- Cost impact of proposed changes on affected items
- Clear supplier coordination during changes
Together, these benefits can reduce your E&O inventory expenses by up to 80%.
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evaluate PDXpert PLM software and reduce your product costs with a fast,
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