What Is Your PLM Challenge - Manage configurable products and maintain product integrity
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The document outlines a webinar series focused on managing configurable products and maintaining product integrity through Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, specifically using Teamcenter. It highlights Des-Case Corporation's challenges with industrial contamination and the need for efficient management of configurable products, which Teamcenter helped address through improved Bill of Materials (BOM) management and integration with CAD systems. The document details the implementation timeline, solutions, and future developments while emphasizing the importance of accurate tracking and process improvements.
What Is Your PLM Challenge - Manage configurable products and maintain product integrity
- 1. WHAT IS YOUR PLM CHALLENGE? 3-PART WEBINAR SERIES PART 1 – MANAGE CONFIGURABLE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN PRODUCT INTEGRITY FEBRUARY 19, 2014
- 2. WHAT IS YOUR PLM CHALLENGE? WEBINAR SERIES Part 1 – Manage configurable products and maintain product integrity DES-CASE Corporation – Keith Mawdsley – Brad Bocook Mercury PLM Solutions – Nat Workman Geometric Solutions – Tom Gaunt RAVE Computer – Amy Kowalski
- 3. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Using Teamcenter
- 4. 4 A Little About Us… • Contamination is responsible for as much as 80% of the wear that leads to mechanical failure • Cost of removal = 10x cost of prevention The Problem We Solve: Industrial Contamination How We Solve It: From The Inside-Out & The Outside-In • Des-Case desiccant breathers keep dirt and moisture out of equipment • Our filtration systems take the dirt and moisture out of oil that gets into equipment in a variety of ways • Our services team helps customers figure out what’s best practice for them, and how to implement it
- 5. Des-Case needed: • A solution for managing the growing number of configurable products • A way to maintain product integrity • A single source of product information Other factors: • Company growth of 20%+ per year requiring new processes and systems • Expanded the custom and configurable product lines • A strong focus on operational efficiency Des-Case Confidential 5 The Challenge Teamcenter has helped us to achieve our goals and meet our needs Des-Case Historical Growth 5
- 6. The Absence of Teamcenter / Infrequent Engineering Involvement • Lack of Ownership • Inaccurate BOM’s • Custom System Inconsistencies • Difficulty Tracking Revisions
- 7. The Inclusion of Teamcenter / Consistent Engineering Involvement • Accountability / Ownership • Efficient BOM Management • Consistency • Accurate Tracking • Single Source of Information
- 9. 9 Super EBOMs • Example: Flowguard Filter Cart o 2,448,230,400 possible product combinations • Each combination configured according to a specified option set • Excel BOM -> Super EBOM -> Variant Item (specific combination) • Reduction in BOM issues – near 0% on configurable products
- 10. 10 Super EBOMs • Define available options for each product line • Set logic statements on components according to options • Engineer selects options -> EBOM is automatically configured according to logic statements
- 11. 11 Workflows • Order and Product Specification Release Workflow • Information stored and controlled: o Order documents o Order specifications for engineering use Custom design requirements Configuration for standard products Purchase Order
- 12. 12 Workflows • Concept/Pre-Production/Production/Obsolete Workflow • Items reviewed before release • Can have multiple revisions with different labels o Ex: Three concepts, one pre-production, two production • Helps maintain a design/product history
- 13. 13 SolidWorks Integration • CAD drawing/assembly revision control • Integration with EBOM o CAD assembly becomes EBOM o CAD properties become Teamcenter attributes • Marketing drawings • JT/DXF/PDF translation
- 14. 14 SolidWorks Integration- Production • Notified whenever a new engineering drawing is released • JT assemblies during system build – select parts in preview • View engineering drawings in assembly • Tablet and fixed workstations
- 15. 15 JD Edwards/ERP Integration • Export latest production released BOM revision o Automatic nightly process • Custom middleware converts XML export to ERP compatible BOM • Used for costing, inventory, routing, etc
- 16. 16 Possible Future Developments • New workflow for ECR process. o Signoffs at manager level o Possibly integrate with TC Change Management module • New workflow for Product Development process. • Teamcenter 10.1 o With so many product combinations it is difficult to manage product changes effectively o With 10.1, mass update feature allows for more flexibility in constant improvement
- 17. Questions? 17
- 18. Des Case Implementation Case Study Nat Workman nat.workman@mercmarine.com
- 19. Contents Property of Mercury Marine About Mercury PLM Services • More than 100 companies have benchmarked our PLM implementation • Process-focused PLM solutions include: • Business Assessment • Business process development • PLM architecture and configuration • Off-Premises Teamcenter Configuration • Implementation support and training • Teamcenter-to-Sharepoint Integrations • Multi-CAD Teamcenter Install and Upgrade • Clients include aerospace, automotive, consumer durables, heavy equipment, agriculture railroad, medical device, and high-tech electronics 19
- 20. Contents Property of Mercury Marine Learned About MBOM Integration Need 20 Des Case Project Timeline • November 2011 – Initial assessment and high-level requirements gathering • January 2012 – Started project, detailed requirements gathering • May 2012 – Conference Room Pilot • July 2012 – User Acceptance Test • September 2012 – End User Training and Go Live CRP UAT Go Live Solution Design ERP Integration Development End User TrainingProject Start
- 21. Contents Property of Mercury Marine 21 PLM Implementation Challenges • Tight Project Timeframe • Product Variability • Concurrent ERP Deployment – Original plan was for ERP deployment to come after PLM project – ERP and PLM projects had similar cadence; sharing similar Des Case resources, milestone events, etc. • Manage the Relationship Between EBOM / MBOM • Integrate Teamcenter MBOM w/ERP – Structure the MBOM in Teamcenter and passing to ERP – Became a requirement late in the project to accommodate ERP Operation Numbers for routed MBOMs
- 22. Contents Property of Mercury Marine 22 PLM Implementation Scope • CAD Integration with SolidWorks including attribute mapping between CAD and Teamcenter systems • Initial data migration process definition • Design item type/attribute definition • Release and notification workflows • Downstream use of engineering data – Teamcenter Mobility – Teamcenter Visualization • Integration with JDE – Client chose JDE to replace legacy ERP solution Teamcenter Modules • Teamcenter 8.3 • SolidWorks Integration Manager (SWIM) • Teamcenter Mobility • Visualization • Multi-Structure Manager • Options and Variants • Workflow
- 23. Contents Property of Mercury Marine EBOM / MBOM Relationship • Multi-Structure Manager • Link EBOM to MBOM for a persistent relationship • Accountability Check • JD Edwards Integration – Export BOM data from Teamcenter – XML parsed to be consumed by JDE middleware developed by Des Case IT 23 Teamcenter XML Extract Middleware JDE
- 24. Contents Property of Mercury Marine 24 Solution Configuration Overview Item Type Description DCDesign Design Items that transfer to ERP along with attributes either as a part or BOM or both when an item reaches Production status. • Datasets may be 3D model, Engineering or Marketing drawings DCDocument Any non-CAD document that needs to be stored with the product design record for the Design or Tooling items. • Document types include: Design information, Design checklist, Label or decal, Quote information, FMEA, Purchase specification, Test data, Design review, Material specification DCSupplier Track and manage information associated with components or products designed-by and purchased from suppliers. • Datasets may be none, or MS Office documents containing tooling photos, or CAD data, or a combination. DCTooling Track and manage tools used to produce the parts. • Datasets may be none, or MS Office documents containing tooling photos, or CAD data, or a combination.
- 26. COMPANY OVERVIEW TOM GAUNT FEBRUARY 19, 2014
- 27. YOUR PLM SOLUTIONS PARTNER Right People Right Processes Right Solutions CAD/CAD/CAE/PDM Software Geometric Solutions’ strategic partnerships enable us to provide our customers with cutting-edge technologies and services to maximize creativity, productivity, and profitability Technical Training We offer certified training for all our software and solutions packages: • Traditional classroom training • Web-based distance learning • Online-self-paced training • Customized training IT Support – First Line Of Support program We use the latest support methods to support our customers: • Over-the-web appshare • Phone support • Email • Website Consulting & Implementation Services As your trusted advisor, we can perform an audit of your current software solutions and assess your various engineering and manufacturing processes. Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive roadmap, outlining the right tools, services, and best practices to meet your needs and requirements Your complete source
- 28. YOUR PLM SOLUTIONS PARTNER Right People Right Processes Right Solutions IT Support – First Line Of Support program We use the latest support methods to support our customers • Monday – Friday: 8am – 6pm EST • Customized Support Packages available Over-The-Web Appshare • On demand remote support • Fast and secure • Desktop calling card Phone Support • 1-866-844-4470 Email • techsupport@geometricsolutions.net Website • www.geometricsolutions.net Received 100% on previous Siemens Support Audit Your complete source
- 29. YOUR PLM SOLUTIONS PARTNER Right People Right Processes Right Solutions Financing Options We can customize a leasing plan that will fit your budget and address your needs. • 12 months SAME AS CASH • 3.9% Lease – minimum payment as low as $383/month • Solid Edge ST6/Hardware lease bundle Bundle multiple components: • Other software/hardware • Training • Services • Machinery Your complete source
- 30. YOUR PLM SOLUTIONS PARTNER Right People Right Processes Right SolutionsYour complete source Supporting the complete product development lifecycle Waltonen Headquarters & Engineering • Warren, MI • Atlanta, GA Geometric Solutions • Indianapolis, IN • Warren, MI • Chicago, IL • Atlanta, GA
- 31. YOUR PLM SOLUTIONS PARTNER Right People Right Processes Right SolutionsYour complete source Product Development •Concept Engineering •Product Design •Modeling •Simulation •Digital Manufacturing •Systems Integration •Mechanical Design •Electrical Design •Program Management Manufacturing Engineering •Facilities Planning •Assembly Equipment •Automated Systems •Exterior Sheet Metal •Prototype •Production •Transfer Equipment •Fastening Systems •Test Equipment •Spare/Service Parts Quality Engineering •Dimensional Engineering •Human Ergonomics •CMM Inspection •Scanning •GD&T •Tolerance Analysis •Re-Engineering •Checking Fixture Design & Build PLM Software Solutions •Siemens PLM Software Solution Partner •Solid Edge •NX (UG) •Tecnomatix •Teamcenter •Consultation •Implementation •Support Services •Tech Support/Training Geometric Solutions is a Siemens PLM Specialist • Technology transfer • Engineering services • Implementation • Data migration • Customized OEM services • Service to ownership • NX CAD/CAM/CAE • Solid Edge/Femap • Tecnomatix • Teamcenter Software Suite Of Products Related Services
- 32. YOUR PLM SOLUTIONS PARTNER Right People Right Processes Right SolutionsYour complete source Geometric Solutions Parent Company Privately owned, Michigan-based small business founded in 1957 Full-service engineering solutions company supporting the complete product development lifecycle: • Product Development • Modeling & Simulation • Manufacturing Engineering • Quality Engineering • Design & Build Industries served: • Automotive • Aerospace • Military • Medical Devices • Heavy Machinery • Energy • Consumer Products ISO 9001 Certified - Financial Strength & Stability – Proven Track Record (GM & Tier 1)
- 33. YOUR PLM SOLUTIONS PARTNER Right People Right Processes Right SolutionsYour complete source Geometric Solutions Parent Company UG / NX 162 VIS/VSA 5 Teamcenter 112 Solid Edge 5 Factory CAD 7 EmPlant 3 IDEAS 4 EmPlanner 5 CATIA V4 / V5 20 Intralink 12 DELMIA IGRIP 3 Jack 1 DELMIA USPOT 5 Imageware 1 PRO-E Wildfire 85 Process Designer 3 Autodesk Inventor 12 Process Simulate 3 Mechanical Desktop 12 VIS Quality 3 AutoCAD 34 VIS View 30 AutoMod 1 VIS Mockup 60 RobCAD 4 Plant Simulation 3 FIDES 25 Factory Flow 3 SolidWorks 5 Teamcenter Manufacturing 3 We use what we sell everyday • 300+ workstations Service offerings: • Installations • Integrations • Implementations • Consultations • Training • Translations • Design • Scanning
- 34. Some of Our Customers YOUR PLM SOLUTIONS PARTNER
- 35. CORPORATE OVERVIEW Founded: 1988 Location: • HQ - Sterling Heights, MI • Over 35,000 sq. ft. facility • High-volume integration • R&D area for product development Professional Associations: • National Center for Simulation • National Small Business Council • National Center for Manufacturing Sciences • National Association of Government Contractors • Automation Alley, AFCEA, AUSA, NDIA & WID Professional Technology Partnerships: (800) 966-7283 | rave.com | sales@rave.com The Rave Advantage: • Purchase a Rave Computer system and gain a team of experts to support your unique technology requirements. • Verification testing to confirm your system is optimally configured and performing as expected when you receive it. • Diagnostic solutions that produce an innovative product which meets and solves client challenges. • Ability to leverage Rave’s wealth of technology vendor and strategic partnerships to build computer hardware solutions optimized to run:
- 36. For More Information, contact… YOUR PLM SOLUTIONS PARTNER OnDemand “What Is Your PLM Challenge?” webinar sessions: VIEW AT www.geometricsolutions.net >> Click on EVENTS button << Part 1: Manage configurable products and maintain product integrity – Featuring DES CASE Corporation success story using Teamcenter – Not recorded – presentation available to view Part 2: Decrease downtime and minimize production problems – Featuring King Automation success story using Tecnomatix Process Simulate Part 3: Decrease design time, increase product performance and reliability – Featuring ERL Performance success story using NX and Solid Edge