Systems Integrations
Global manufacturing operations rely on several systems and a multitude of processes. Effective system integrations are a crucial step toward ensuring organizational efficiency.
What Are the Benefits of Effective Enterprise System Integrations?
Increase Insight Accuracy
Improve the accuracy of insights by providing a single source of truth for data
Improve Data Access
Make it easier to access data from different systems, improving decision-making and productivity
Accelerate Product Development
Streamline processes and reduce the time it takes to get new products to market
Improve Market Agility
Make it easier to respond to changes in the market, such as new customer demands or competitive threats
Achieve Supply Chain Visibility
Provide a real-time view of the supply chain, which can help to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Encourage Collaborative Efficiency
Make it easier for teams to share information and collaborate on projects
Common Challenges to Seamless Enterprise Systems Integrations
Complexity
Integrating different systems can be complex, especially when the systems have different data structures and APIs. For example, one system might use a relational database while another uses a NoSQL database. This can make it difficult to map data between the systems and ensure that it is accurate.
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Data Quality Issues
When different systems have different data structures and formats, data quality issues can arise during the integration process. For example, one system might use a comma-separated value (CSV) file format, while another uses a JSON file format. This can make it difficult to read and interpret the data.
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Integration Testing
Testing the integrated systems can be challenging, especially when there are multiple systems involved. It is important to test all the possible scenarios to ensure that the integration works as expected. For example, you might want to test what happens if a record is deleted from one system but not the other.
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Security
Integrating different systems can pose security risks, especially when sensitive data is involved. It is important to take steps to protect the data during the integration process. For example, you might want to use encryption to protect the data in transit and at rest.
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Cost
Seamless systems integrations can be costly, especially when custom development is required. It is important to factor in the cost of integration when making a decision about which systems to purchase. However, by integrating different systems, businesses are investing in improved efficiency, reduced costs, and improved customer service.
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Enterprise Systems Integration Solutions
Built on modern technologies, industry standards, integration principles and best practice from first-hand experience of running 3DEXPERIENCE integration projects, TECHNIA Integration Framework is a scalable and sustainable solution that enables you to seamlessly connect 3DEXPERIENCE to any other enterprise systems. We also offer several pre-built, bidirectional connectors for speedy deployments.
Examples of Common Enterprise Systems Integrations
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Product Data Management (PDM)
Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD)
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Requirements Management
Software Management
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Custom Systems
Pre-Configured System Integrations
- Secure enterprise master data management integration
- Enable change management between ERP and PLM
- Enhance variant management processes
- Support collaboration between engineering and manufacturing
- Automate data transfer between systems
- Reduce process latency by keeping systems in sync
- Improve data quality by reducing manual input
- Increase human resource capacity
