The applications shown include Product Data Management (PDM), Computer Aided Design (CAD), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO), among others.  As a PLM platform, Aras Innovator occupies a central role in the product lifecycle…

 Manufacturers are constantly striving to reduce the “Cost of Quality” (CoQ) associated with the design and manufacturing of their products. This cost is reflected in the expenses of redesigning existing parts, scrap and rework, expedited shipping, warranties, and even the company’s reputation. According to analysts and industry groups, these expenses can represent profit leakage from 3 to 10 percent of a company’s annual revenues.