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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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
               it    l ti

    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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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]
                i l [BOM]
 • 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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Community Solutions
• Requirements Management
  Requirements Management
• CMMI
• Lean
• Quality Systems
        l
• Environmental Compliance
• Part and Lot Traceability
• Incoming Inspection
• Variant Configurator
• Work Instructions & Routings
• Training & Skills Tracking
• Tooling Calibration and PM 
• CAD Integrations
           g
• ERP Integrations
• ITIL
•...
  . . .

          Applying BPM, PLM and CM to Development, Quality, Manufacturing…
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All Solutions based on Shared Services

  Common Shared Services
  • Structure Management
                    g
  • 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Workflow




            Infinite Looping
                Repeat activities as many times as necessary
                Useful for update/review cycles
 Slide 13

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Workflow




            Dynamically Assigned Roles
                Automatic inclusion of ‘right’ person depending on class
                Simplifies complex approval structures
 Slide 14

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Workflow




            Branching
                  Activate multiple parallel activities
                  Interactive voting or automatic splits based on rules
 Slide 15

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Workflow




            Voting Weights
                  Assign weights to different users / groups / roles
                      g     g                       /g p /
                  Unanimous, majority rules, executive privilege, etc, etc
 Slide 16

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Workflow




            System Activities
                  Automatically executes business logic, methods
                              y                     g ,
                  Trigger integration logic
 Slide 17

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Workflow




            Subflows
                  Separate large processes into smaller pieces
                  Reuse  common processes
 Slide 18

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Workflow




             Model complex business processes
             Powerful business process management
             Track history and extract process metrics

 Slide 19

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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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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
                                                                              p
                                                   Gets the needed file to the user quickly

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Solution Packaging and Sharing
               Source                                                   Export
                                                                        Utility



                                                        Package
                                                   XML
                                                              XML
                                                              XML
                                                                                  Target
                                                                        XML
                                                                        XML




            Community
                                                             Import
                                                              Utility
                                               optional



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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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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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Integrations
      Many potential integration points & approaches
                   l                             h
      Technologies
               Federation
                                                 Unify your enterprise systems
               Web Services
                                                 Many integration technology options
                                                     y    g                gy p
               AML                               (from modern to  legacy capabilities)
                                                 Numerous prepackaged integrations available
               ESB / EAI
               IOM
               Flat File
      Integrations available from Partners
               CAD
               Office
                ffi
               ERP
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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
       y
             Anything that can send/receive SOAP/XML can be client
             Target specific user types or processes
                g p                yp      p
             Embed PLM features in websites
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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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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

Intro to Advanced PLM Capabilities in Aras Innovator

  • 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 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. aras.com
  • 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 it l ti Aras Innovator is a SOA Aras Innovator is a SOA (Web Services) with 100% of  functionality available through  SOAP + XML SOAP + XML Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. aras.com
  • 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] i l [BOM] • 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 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. aras.com
  • 4.
    Community Solutions • Requirements Management Requirements Management • CMMI • Lean • Quality Systems l • Environmental Compliance • Part and Lot Traceability • Incoming Inspection • Variant Configurator • Work Instructions & Routings • Training & Skills Tracking • Tooling Calibration and PM  • CAD Integrations g • ERP Integrations • ITIL •... . . . Applying BPM, PLM and CM to Development, Quality, Manufacturing… Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. aras.com
  • 5.
    All Solutions based on Shared Services Common Shared Services • Structure Management g • BPM • Classification • Access Control • Lifecycle State Management • Document Management • Activity Workflow • Dashboards • Reporting • Libraries and Templates • Federation • Versioning Simplifies Development and Customizing Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. aras.com
  • 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 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. Slide 6 aras.com
  • 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 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. Slide 7 aras.com
  • 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 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. Slide 8 aras.com
  • 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 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. Slide 9 aras.com
  • 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 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. Slide 10 aras.com
  • 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 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. Slide 11 aras.com
  • 12.
    Notification User notifications Emails Keep users informed of work to be done Push important administrative messages Target delivery to users / groups / roles Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. Slide 12 aras.com
  • 13.
    Workflow Infinite Looping Repeat activities as many times as necessary Useful for update/review cycles Slide 13 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. aras.com
  • 14.
    Workflow Dynamically Assigned Roles Automatic inclusion of ‘right’ person depending on class Simplifies complex approval structures Slide 14 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. aras.com
  • 15.
    Workflow Branching Activate multiple parallel activities Interactive voting or automatic splits based on rules Slide 15 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. aras.com
  • 16.
    Workflow Voting Weights Assign weights to different users / groups / roles g g /g p / Unanimous, majority rules, executive privilege, etc, etc Slide 16 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. aras.com
  • 17.
    Workflow System Activities Automatically executes business logic, methods y g , Trigger integration logic Slide 17 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. aras.com
  • 18.
    Workflow Subflows Separate large processes into smaller pieces Reuse  common processes Slide 18 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. aras.com
  • 19.
    Workflow Model complex business processes Powerful business process management Track history and extract process metrics Slide 19 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. aras.com
  • 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 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. Slide 20 aras.com
  • 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 p Gets the needed file to the user quickly Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. Slide 21 aras.com
  • 22.
    Solution Packaging and Sharing Source Export Utility Package XML XML XML Target XML XML Community Import Utility optional Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. Slide 22 aras.com
  • 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 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. Slide 23 aras.com
  • 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 Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. Slide 24 aras.com
  • 25.
    Integrations Many potential integration points & approaches l h Technologies Federation Unify your enterprise systems Web Services Many integration technology options y g gy p AML (from modern to  legacy capabilities) Numerous prepackaged integrations available ESB / EAI IOM Flat File Integrations available from Partners CAD Office ffi ERP Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. Slide 25 aras.com
  • 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 y Anything that can send/receive SOAP/XML can be client Target specific user types or processes g p yp p Embed PLM features in websites Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. Slide 26 aras.com
  • 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… Copyright © 2011 Aras All Rights Reserved. Slide 27 aras.com
  • 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