PLM Integration Adapter
Expandable’s PLM INTEGRATION ADAPTER creates a synchronized data link between the Expandable ERP system and third-party product lifecycle management (PLM) packages.
Your PLM system maintains control of the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process, electronically communicating change requirements for fast review and approval before transferring approved changes into Expandable.
Integration provides enterprise-wide access to the most current engineering data, delivering real-time visibility of product data changes, vendor status and associated documents.
MODULE FEATURES
Auto or Manual Processing
Changes to Expandable data fields are processed in one of three user-defined modes:
- automatic
- manual single file
- manual batch file
In automatic mode, the adapter monitors a watch folder for new files to process. When a change arrives, the program reads the file, verifies the data, and uploads to Expandable, making changes available in real time.
In manual mode, uploads are initiated by the user in either individual or batch file selections.
Security settings for access to the release process are recorded in the Expandable Rights Editor.
Bill of Materials
- Assembly ID
- Component ID
- Drawing Item Code
- Required Quantity
- Start Date
- End Date
- Notes
- Reference Designators
Vendor Part
- Part ID
- Manufacturer’s Name
- Manufacturer’s Part ID
- Vendor ID
- Vendor Part ID
- Buy Status
Item Master
- Part ID
- Type
- Description
- Unit of Measure
- Rev. Level
- ECN Number
- Effectivity Date
- Pending ECN
- Preferred Vendor
- Eight User Definable fields
- Weight
- Volume
- Substitute Part ID
- Product Line, Status
- Part Class
- Standard Cost
- Lead Time
Define parameters and set manual or automatic processing of import files from the Operations screen