The document discusses the SolidWorks Enterprise PDM and Microsoft Dynamics AX integration, which allows for seamless transfer of bill of materials (BOM) information, reducing errors and enhancing productivity. This integration results in an 86% reduction in BOM re-entry time, zero data transfer errors, and improved data reliability, ultimately leading to cost savings and better efficiency in manufacturing processes. It emphasizes the importance of connecting engineering with ERP systems to eliminate manual data entry and streamline operations.

1. SolidWorks Enterprise PDM – Microsoft Dynamics AX Connector
Key Features
■■ A consulting division of $1.6 billion, 126 year old Barry- ■■ Expertise in the integration of PDM/PLM with enterprise
Wehmiller Companies Inc., that provides end-to-end systems like ERP to improve organization wide connectivity
solutions in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and efficiency
enterprise solutions and engineering services to the global ■■ BWIR’s SolidWorks Enterprise PDM-Microsoft Dynamics
manufacturing domain AX integration enables seamless transfer of Bill of Material
■■ Global Solutions Partner to Dassault Systemes SolidWorks (BOM) information, eliminates error in data transfer, improves
Corporation and Gold Certified Partner to Microsoft data accuracy and enhances engineering productivity
Corporation ■■ Benefit from sizeable cost savings that results from elimination
■■ Our PDM/PLM services include a comprehensive suite of of scrap, inventory and delays in projects
offerings delivered by a certified team of professionals with ■■ Create better connectivity and operational efficiency between
a deep understanding of multiple PDM/PLM solutions and engineering and downstream manufacturing
global engineering processes ■■ Get your engineers to focus on product development and
innovation, not on data entry

2. SolidWorks Enterprise PDM – Microsoft Dynamics AX Connector
Today’s manufacturers seek to collaborate globally across their own internal
functions, partners and suppliers in the product development value chain.
Engineering is the key driver within product development that further impacts
many downstream manufacturing processes. Product information hence
becomes a mission-critical parameter. Though this information already resides
within the CAD or PDM/PLM solution, engineers are required to manually
re-enter this information into ERP, spending nearly 12%* of their time in
this activity. This is most times necessary because in many companies, the
engineering and ERP systems tend to be isolated with respect to exchange of
information.
BWIR’s PLM-ERP connector integrates Enterprise PDM to Microsoft
Dynamics-AX. The EPDM-AX integration enables automatic transfer of Bill
of Material (BOM) information from EPDM to AX. This delivers increased
productivity and data integrity, eliminating manual intervention and data
inconsistency.
Organizations can leverage BWIR’s EPDM-AX integration tool to realize the
following benefits*:
■■ 86% reduction in time to re-enter BOM
■■ Zero errors in transferring data from EPDM to ERP
■■ Significantly improved data reliability and quality
■■ 8% productivity improvement for engineers
Features
■■ Helps handle engineering models for assemblies/sub-assemblies including
part revisions
■■ Information on parts, sub-assemblies and assemblies is continuously
updated in AX
■■ Unidirectional with admin-configurable, error reports, email update
options
■■ Flexible to re-architect and enhance functionality through open source
architecture
Benefits
■■ Sizeable cost savings by elimination of incorrect BOM information –
reduces scrap, excess inventory, delayed project schedules
■■ Improve efficiency in the downstream process by eliminating the manual
data entry from EDM to AX
■■ Simplified process for creating or modifying the EPDM & AX data
(documents, item & BOM information)
■■ Eliminates ambiguity and errors at shop floor arising from inconsistent
information between sales orders, drawings and work orders
■■ Reduced system level of interdependency between admins of EPDM and
AX
■■ The integration is developed based on open source technology, which
simplifies the upgrade process
■■ Information transfer is initiated during workflow state change, which * Source: Barry-Wehmiller Engineering Services Study
follows the pre-defined business rules and data mapping values 2012
■■ Provides visibility of “item-to-document” relationships
For More Information, Contact:
Contact us for a complementary assessment of your PLM-ERP interface. Raguraman Thulasiraman (Ragu)
Senior Manager - PLM Consulting
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Integration Module that can deliver similar results for you. ragu@bwir.com
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