Transform your ERP Efficiency with streamlined CAD Data Flows

Optimizing resource planning and cost management

ERP systems excel at managing resources, but their effectiveness depends on the quality of the data they receive. CAD to ERP integration enhances resource planning by:

• Providing accurate BOMs: The Bill of Materials (BOM) generated in the CAD system can be        automatically transferred to the ERP system, ensuring accurate resource planning and procurement.
• Improving forecasting: With real-time access to design and production data, organizations can make more accurate forecasts and better prepare for future demands.

Providing accurate BOMs

Accurate BOM data provides detailed insights into the materials and components required for production. When this data is integrated into an ERP system, it enables organizations to:

• Optimize inventory levels: With precise information on what is needed, companies can maintain optimal stock levels, avoiding overstocking or understocking.
• Reduce waste: By aligning material procurement with production needs, businesses can minimize material wastage, lowering costs and supporting sustainability initiatives.
• Improve resource utilization: Accurate data ensures that resources are allocated efficiently, reducing downtime and maximizing production output.
• Make BoMs more valuable: With specific parameters such as prefix, suffix, custom fields from the CAD side, it is possible to perfectly match the business processes by improving the way you use your ERP system.

Improving forecasting

Accurate design and engineering data plays a crucial role in enhancing forecasting capabilities within an ERP system. By ensuring that all design specifications and engineering details are precise and up-to-date, organizations can make more informed predictions about material requirements, production timelines, and resource allocation. This data helps identify trends and anticipate future demands, enabling businesses to align their operations with market needs more effectively. Additionally, accurate data minimizes uncertainties, reduces the risk of over- or under-production, and ensures that the supply chain operates seamlessly to meet customer expectations.

Enhancing procurement strategies

Procurement is a complex process that relies heavily on accurate and timely information. BOM data integrated into an ERP system helps streamline procurement by:

• Providing clear requirements: Procurement teams have a detailed list of materials, quantities, and specifications, making it easier to source the right components.
• Adding the required documentation: All of the critical design documents such as drawings, specifications, or guides can be attached to the appropriate items accordingly.
• Populating more details on the CAD side: By gathering specific ERP data such as availability, pricing, supplier details, etc …, the design files are filled out to help the engineering team to make better decision without spend hours and hours searching for information in the appropriate ERP tabs.
• Supporting supplier relationships: Accurate data enables better communication with suppliers, fostering trust and improving collaboration.
• Reducing lead times: With precise material requirements, procurement teams can plan and execute orders more effectively, avoiding delays in production.

 

 

Agni Link from Elmo Solutions is a powerful integration solution that helps Engineer-to-Order (ETO) companies streamline their operations by seamlessly connecting CAD and ERP systems. By automating the transfer of critical design and engineering data, such as Bill of Materials (BOM), parts, and specifications, Agni Link ensures that ERP systems are always up to date with the latest design changes. This eliminates manual data entry, reduces errors, and accelerates the transition from design to production. For ETO companies, where custom designs and rapid adaptability are crucial, Agni Link enhances collaboration between engineering and production teams, improves efficiency, and ensures that projects are delivered on time and within budget. Discover how Agni Link can transform your operations. For more information visit https://elmosolutions.com/