Are we going to see both PLM and ERP living in harmony integrated seamlessly? Such a fascinating question posted by Engineering Live article written by Bob Hillier of Design Rule caught my attention few days ago.
Despite what some industry voices may say, PLM and ERP go hand in hand in most leading manufacturing companies.PLM manages the innovation and design process, while ERP ensures quality products are manufactured in a timely, cost controlled manner once a product has been engineered and approved. Both systems have distinct purposes, but they also have a number of overlapping capabilities, which is where some of the confusion can originate.
