vdR ACE 2021 Presentation - Nexus for Aras Innovator

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Missed ACE 2021? That’s okay. Check out our recording of vdR’s presentation on Nexus for Aras.

Extend the reach of Aras Innovator throughout the enterprise with seamless connectivity to PDM, ERP, ECM and other platforms. Nexus for Aras is designed to treat data and processes unique to engineering and manufacturing such as part/BOM release, large file transfers, data synchronization, state-change triggers, and structured data. Preconfigured connectors and transaction templates dramatically accelerate integration implementations and simplify maintenance - all at a lower cost of ownership.

​What’s the Value of CPQ?

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​What’s the Value of CPQ?

In part 1 of this series, we characterized the value of CPQ.  We referenced an article that appeared in Forbes magazine, which did a great job of identifying the functional and operational benefits that a company could gain from CPQ.  However, we wanted to drill into this subject further and translate these benefits into specific metrics.  As the expression asserts … “you can’t manage what you can’t measure.” To do this, we have identified five key performance indicators (KPIs) that we believe represent the essence of CPQ.  Each is readily accessible and can be extended to develop an ROI.

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The Business of Engineering and CPQ

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The Business of Engineering and CPQ

The spirit of the Business of Engineering is to focus on broader strategic issues.  The steadily increasing complexity of product development fuels the need for coping with products developed across multiple disciplines while driving profitable outcomes.  So when we received the question, “why not run CPQ as a standalone application?” it seemed like an ideal time to integrate CPQ considerations into the Business of Engineering theme.

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Tech Tips - Extend Aras Innovator to CAD Workgroups

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Tech Tips - Extend Aras Innovator to CAD Workgroups

As much as we like to talk about all the wonderful things you can do with Aras Innovator as a PLM solution, it can easily be used as a product data management (PDM) platform to manage CAD data.

Recognizing this need, Aras developed best-in-class PDM functionality inside Aras Innovator.  You can effectively manage all your CAD data and share this across the business.

To support this, Aras offers an open, CAD-neutral environment for developing packaged and custom integrations.  It is used by various CAD Connector partners as the basis of their Connector products and can be used by customers or partners to develop custom PDM solutions.

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Kicking Off 2016 Has Been an Economic Cage-Rattler

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Kicking Off 2016 Has Been an Economic Cage-Rattler

January 2016 has gotten off to a rough start for the global markets.  Manufacturers already face the pressures of competition, innovation, compliance, liability, distributed supply chains and more.  But, this year’s start has thrown in uncertainty with a dash of volatility.  No doubt this has prompted internal discussions for many businesses about what all this may mean for the coming year and how best to respond.

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A Review of My Aras Innovator Training Experience

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A Review of My Aras Innovator Training Experience

by Martin van der Roest - January 18, 2016 - We have been an Aras PLM Software Partner for several years.  During the last year we have taken a more active role in business development and sales activities.  This is one of the key areas that I have been involved in.  I am very familiar with PLM solutions and relational data base management systems (RDBS).  RDBS’ have been basis for much of our work since the company got underway 30 years ago.  And over those years we have been involved with Autodesk’s Work Center, Motiva, SmarTeam, MatrixOne, Autodesk Vault, and through integrations touched numerous other PLM and even ERP type of solutions. 

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Interview with Jim Dodds - Director of Professional Services at The vdR Group

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Interview with Jim Dodds - Director of Professional Services at The vdR Group

Prior to joining vdR, I worked as a consultant in the computer aided facility management (CAFM), computer maintenance management (CMM), and customer relationship management (CRM) industries.    I was responsible for managing a wide range of tasks from pre-sales, requirements analysis, implementations, training and into support.  Additionally I worked in architecture for a number of years as a CAD drafter focusing on both residential and commercial designs.

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