Model-Based Design and the Model-Based Enterprise

Model-Based Design and the Model-Based Enterprise

What manufacturing company hasn't faced unnecessary rework, confusion on the shop floor and thus missed delivery dates? The cause can repeatedly be traced to unclear, ambiguous documentation often found in 2D drawings. Help is at hand, fortunately. An evolving solution for authoring product definition and design intent, sourced at the CAD models, is gaining recognition. 

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Can PLM Add Value for Owner Operators and EPC Organizations?

Can PLM Add Value for Owner Operators and EPC Organizations?

Beyond manufacturers, there is a significant opportunity to leverage Aras Innovator specifically for owner-operators (OO) and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) organizations.  Intuitively, applying product lifecycle management (PLM) might seem like a stretch.  How would engineering change management, configuration management, quality processes, component engineering and so-on apply to this space?

 

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