PDXpert PLM software benefit: Reduce your product unit costs
PLM software allows more frequent, less intrusive collaboration
Most
of a products lifetime production costs have already been established by the first
engineering release. Real-time visibility into evolving designs 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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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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