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PLM software helps with frequent design changes

An Omnify Software product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Jan 29, 2008

The direct sharing of part and BOM information between Empower PLM and Sage MAS 90 ERP eliminated manual data entry errors and ensures accuracy of product change information across the enterprise.

Edge Products is using Omnify Software to tighten engineering change control processes and meet fast development requirements in the production of electronics for the gas and diesel truck and Jeep markets.

Edge Products recently brought on a new management team that identified a need for improved change and part control processes.

Edge is a rapidly growing company and its products requires fast development cycles.

If a vehicle manufacturer makes a change to an existing product, Edge must react quickly, often with a change to its products.

These changes can occur as often as weekly.

"We recognised the need for a system that would require us to be more rigorous in our change control process and provide the kind of history and documentation that is necessary to ensure the quality we are committed to", said Gerrit Kruitbosch, Vice President of Engineering for Edge Products.

Edge's previous manual engineering processes were not conducive to this constantly changing product design environment.

The company wanted to implement electronic processes for easy access to product information and improved efficiency.

Edge was looking for a product lifecycle management (PLM) system to remove the paperwork burden and provide a complete documentation trail.

It needed a system that included engineering change, bill of material (BOM) and documentation management.

Direct integration with its existing ERP system, Sage MAS 90 ERP, was a necessity.

The company needed a flexible solution that could be easily adapted to its internal company practices such as part numbering schemes and revisions.

Edge also needed a PLM system with robust search capabilities and ease of use to get the company up and running quickly.

"We reviewed several of the key PLM vendors and were quite satisfied with the way Omnify provided solutions to meet our specific needs", Kruitbosch said.

As a result of implementing Omnify Empower PLM, Edge now can store all relevant product information in one location.

Electronic change control has provided a more thorough review and sign-off process.

The direct sharing of part and BOM information between Empower PLM and Sage MAS 90 ERP eliminated manual data entry errors and ensures accuracy of product change information across the enterprise.

In addition, product quality has increased, resulting in a major reduction in product returns.

"Omnify has been a significant contributor to a 50% reduction in our product return rates", Kruitbosch said.

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