System Integration (PLM)
Connecting disparate enterprise systems (CAD, PLM, ERP, MES, quality systems) so data flows seamlessly without manual re-entry. Enables digital thread by eliminating data silos.
Why it matters
Most manufacturers run 15+ systems (CAD from vendor A, PLM from vendor B, ERP from vendor C). Without integration, the same data is re-entered in each system—error-prone and slow. Integration is the foundation of digital thread.
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Finocchiaro, Michael. “System Integration (PLM).” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/system-integration-plm