What are the bottom line benefits of integrating PLM and SCM software?
SCM PLM integration can have a positive impact on costs when it leads to rationalizing procurement. For example, leveraging the visibility provided by both PLM and SCM could allow a manufacturer to identify opportunities to reduce the number of chemical suppliers or standardize on a smaller number of components. Both of these hypothetical examples should result in lower purchasing costs, greater leverage with suppliers, and probably a more robust supply chain. Are there any other strong selling points for SCM PLM integration? One of the arguments…
