PLM Discrete
A PLM solution that gets quality products to market, faster, and at lower cost
Centralize product data collaboration
Infor® PLM Discrete is a comprehensive product lifecycle management (PLM) solution for discrete manufacturers that seamlessly integrates with ERP and CAD systems. Built for the high tech and electronics, automotive component, industrial manufacturing, and aerospace and defense industries, PLM Discrete empowers employees, suppliers, and partners to get products to market faster, improve design efficiency, and lower the cost of new product introductions. Manufacturers can effortlessly share timely, transparent access to critical product information across a network of suppliers, subcontractors, developers, customers, and stakeholders.
- PLM management for MTO, CTO, ATO, and project-based businesses
- Out-of-the-box interoperability with ERP, CAD, and manufacturing systems
- Real-time reporting and analysis capabilities
- Automated workflows
- Role-driven retrieval and information reuse
Simplifying collaboration for faster product innovation
Manual data entry and document version control challenges limited Physik Instrumente's efforts to bring innovative products to market. The company chose PLM Discrete for easier to reduce the cost of new product introductions through improved team collaboration and efficient product delivery.
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version of the truth across ERP and CAD systems
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production sites around the world
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patents or patent applications for Physik Instrumente innovations
A huge benefit of PLM Discrete is easy access to document revisions. You are always sure you have the latest revision available. Sharing of documents is easier between departments.
A comprehensive PLM solution for discrete manufacturers
PLM Discrete helps manufacturers manage every aspect of PLM—from concept to retirement—with one consolidated solution. The software allows manufacturers to increase the throughput of engineering changes, reduce product development times, and a lower total cost of ownership.
Data management
- Manage all documents in a secure environment—with role-based security
- Simultaneous, up-to-date product and document information sharing by multiple teams
- Access all files automatically throughout the enterprise anytime, anywhere
CAD integration
- Out-of-the box interoperability with all CAD systems
- Streamlined processes for developing, launching, and managing products
- increased design efficiency and accuracy
Supplier collaboration
- Improve supplier performance by making demand requirements visible
- Lower supply chain costs with electronic communication and document exchange
- Reduce inventory with a choice of supplier-driven replenishment methods
Impact analysis
- Design for inventory by using parts that are currently in stock
- Find low-cost part alternatives without sacrificing form, fit, function, or quality
- Analyze BOMs to identify product changes from design through to production