The document presents Aras Innovator, an advanced XML web framework for building enterprise applications, emphasizing its model-based service-oriented architecture. It highlights various out-of-the-box solutions, customization capabilities, and integration options with other enterprise systems. Aras Innovator supports numerous functionalities, including project management, product engineering, and quality planning, enabling organizations to tailor their business processes effectively.

1. ACE 2011 International
Introduction to
Introduction to
Advanced Capabilities
Rob McAveney
Rob McAveney
Director of Product Management 300 Brickstone Square
Suite 904
Andover, MA 01810
Andover, MA 01810
Aras [978] 691‐8900
www.aras.com
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2. Aras Innovator®
Modern XML Web framework for building
Enterprise Applications
“Model‐Based Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)” – Gartner
Initial Installation includes
Initial Installation includes
3 business‐ready solutions,
and access to a suite of
community solutions
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Aras Innovator is a SOA
Aras Innovator is a SOA
(Web Services) with 100% of
functionality available through
SOAP + XML
SOAP + XML
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3. Aras Out‐of‐The‐Box Solutions
Aras Program Management
Aras Program Management
• New Product Project Portfolio
• Executive Dashboards
• Phase‐based Programs
• Milestones & Deliverables
• Actions, Tasks, Activities
• Project Templates
Aras Product Engineering
• Bill Of M
Bill Of Materials [BOM]
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• Engineering Change Management
• Approved Vendor Lists
• Substitutes & Alternates
• Design‐to‐Goal
Aras Quality Planning
• Failure Mode Effects Analysis [FMEA]
Failure Mode Effects Analysis [FMEA]
• Inspection & Test Control Plans
• Process Flow Diagrams
• Critical Part Characteristics
Comprehensive Functionality Simple Consistent Screens
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4. Community Solutions
• Requirements Management
Requirements Management
• CMMI
• Lean
• Quality Systems
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• Environmental Compliance
• Part and Lot Traceability
• Incoming Inspection
• Variant Configurator
• Work Instructions & Routings
• Training & Skills Tracking
• Tooling Calibration and PM
• CAD Integrations
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• ERP Integrations
• ITIL
•...
. . .
Applying BPM, PLM and CM to Development, Quality, Manufacturing…
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5. All Solutions based on Shared Services
Common Shared Services
• Structure Management
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• BPM
• Classification
• Access Control
• Lifecycle State Management
• Document Management
• Activity Workflow
• Dashboards
• Reporting
• Libraries and Templates
• Federation
• Versioning
Simplifies Development and Customizing
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6. Adding Community Solutions
1 Download from Aras website
2 Install using the Import Utility
3 Start using the solution!
Add new features quickly and easily
Benefit from others’ solutions
No cost for open source solutions
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7. Extending Solutions
1 Add new data to be tracked
2 Position in the Form Editor
3 Deploy!
Track data important to your business
Graphically design your own forms
No programming needed
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8. Extending Processes
1 Add a new process step
2 Assign to a user / group / role
3 Deploy!
Model your own business processes
Design processes graphically
No programming required
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9. Role‐based User Interface
1 Reorganize navigation links
2 Create custom forms
3 Deploy!
Simplify the user experience
Create forms for customers and suppliers
No programming needed
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10. Classification
1 Create classes and properties
2 Create custom forms
3 Deploy!
Build detailed part and document libraries
Easily manage class‐specific information
Vary lifecycles, forms, etc. by class
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11. Internationalization
1 Download Language Packs
2 Configure multilingual data
3 Deploy!
Single server supports many languages
Date and number formats match locale
Define your own multilingual fields
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12. Notification
User notifications
Emails
Keep users informed of work to be done
Push important administrative messages
Target delivery to users / groups / roles
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13. Workflow
Infinite Looping
Repeat activities as many times as necessary
Useful for update/review cycles
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14. Workflow
Dynamically Assigned Roles
Automatic inclusion of ‘right’ person depending on class
Simplifies complex approval structures
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15. Workflow
Branching
Activate multiple parallel activities
Interactive voting or automatic splits based on rules
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16. Workflow
Voting Weights
Assign weights to different users / groups / roles
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Unanimous, majority rules, executive privilege, etc, etc
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17. Workflow
System Activities
Automatically executes business logic, methods
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Trigger integration logic
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18. Workflow
Subflows
Separate large processes into smaller pieces
Reuse common processes
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19. Workflow
Model complex business processes
Powerful business process management
Track history and extract process metrics
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20. Custom Business Logic
Rich event model
Form opened Event Logic
Field edited Event Logic
Item updated
Item updated Event Logic
Workflow vote
Workflow vote Event Logic
Server, client and system events
User logout Event Logic
Validate, integrate, execute, log …
Endless possibilities
Etc, etc, etc
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21. Vault Distribution & Replication
Shared Vault
Everyone uses a single vault
Everyone uses a single vault
Distribution
Files are stored local to the user
Files are stored local to the user
Replication
Files are copied between vaults
Fil i db t lt
Users always retrieve from local vault
On demand or automatic replication
On demand or automatic replication
Flexible deployment options
Accommodates slow network speeds
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Gets the needed file to the user quickly
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22. Solution Packaging and Sharing
Source Export
Utility
Package
XML
XML
XML
Target
XML
XML
Community
Import
Utility
optional
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23. Federation
Federated properties
Display important values
Display important values
from other systems inside
Innovator
Federated ItemTypes
Entire item is stored in
another system, but acts
just like a native Innovator
just like a native Innovator
item
Search, display and update external data
Single, consistent user interface
Expose data stored in legacy systems
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24. Integrations
Authoring Systems Enterprise Systems
MCAD
ERP
EDA
Electrical
Aras Innovator CRM
Software Concept Design Development Launch Manufacture Support
Firmware Phase‐Gate Program Management
Authoring Compliance Enterprise
Configuration Management Contract
Integ. Platform Integ. Platform
Document Mgt Deliverables
MS‐Office
MS Offi File Vault
Desktop Publishing Quoting Requirements
Management
&
Traceability
Sales
Configurator
BOMs & Parts
AVL / AML
Qualified
Suppliers
Manufacturing
Planning Maintenance
Repair &
Overhaul
Graphic Design Reports & FMEA CAPA
Dashboards Process Flows Control Manufacturing Deviations
Corrective Actions Execution &
Plans
Waivers
Simulation
CAM
Legacy ERP Systems
CAPP
Digital Factory
Ideation /
PLM / PDM
Requirements Mgt. Sales Configurator
Collaboration
Costing
Compliance
PDM Legacy /
Other Solutions Other Legacy Systems
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25. Integrations
Many potential integration points & approaches
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Technologies
Federation
Unify your enterprise systems
Web Services
Many integration technology options
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AML (from modern to legacy capabilities)
Numerous prepackaged integrations available
ESB / EAI
IOM
Flat File
Integrations available from Partners
CAD
Office
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ERP
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26. Application‐Specific Clients
Aras provides a full‐featured client
Internet Explorer OOTB (for now)
Target clients to specific users or processes
General purpose
Build your own client to suit your needs
Community clients Create mashups with other information
Browser‐independent client
Mobile clients (iPhone, etc.)
Integrations (Office, CAD, etc.)
Anyone can build a client
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Anything that can send/receive SOAP/XML can be client
Target specific user types or processes
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Embed PLM features in websites
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27. Wrap Up
Aras Innovator is more than PLM
Modern XML Web application framework for building
Enterprise Business Solutions
Model‐Based Service Oriented Architecture (Model‐based SOA)
Extend existing capabilities to meet your needs
Build and share enterprise solutions
Integrate with other enterprise systems
Extremely Powerful, Endless possibilities…
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28. ACE 2011 International
Introduction to
Introduction to
Advanced Capabilities
Rob McAveney
Rob McAveney
Director of Product Management 300 Brickstone Square
Suite 904
Andover, MA 01810
Andover, MA 01810
Aras [978] 691‐8900
www.aras.com
Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. aras.com