Unlocking the Full Potential of OpenBOM: The Importance of Integrations

Oleg Shilovitsky
Oleg Shilovitsky
4 March, 2023 | 3 min for reading
Unlocking the Full Potential of OpenBOM: The Importance of Integrations

Integrations are essential to improve collaboration, increase efficiency, and streamline data sharing. At OpenBOM we paid strategic attention and focus on integrating OpenBOM with as many systems as possible. Integrations are important to streamline information workflows, eliminate data re-entry and connect siloed systems. Integrations help to connect information between various business systems – PDM, PLM, ERP, CRM, and many others.

OpenBOM is a powerful cloud-based tool that helps you manage your product information, collaborate with your team, and streamline your supply chain. One of the key benefits of OpenBOM is its ability to integrate with other software tools, which can enhance your workflow and make your product lifecycle management even more efficient. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the key integrations available in OpenBOM.

CAD Integrations

OpenBOM has powerful integrations with all CAD systems. Some of them are out of the box and some others are custom. Among the top popular systems with state-of-the-art integration are leading CAD tools such as Autodesk Fusion 360, Dassault Systemes Solidworks, Onshape, PTC Creo, Altium, and others. These integrations allow you to seamlessly transfer your BOMs and part data between your CAD software and OpenBOM. This not only saves time but also reduces errors and ensures that everyone on your team is working with the same data.

PLM, PLM, ERP, and CRM Integrations

OpenBOM also integrates with a wide range of enterprise system integration.

Examples of PDM and PLM tools include Solidworks PDM, and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Aras, Siemens Teamcenter, and PTC Windchill. With these integrations, you can synchronize your BOM data with your PLM system, ensuring that everyone on your team has access to the most up-to-date information. This can help streamline your product development process and reduce errors.

OpenBOM also has integrations with leading Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 360, and others. With these integrations, you can synchronize your BOM data with your ERP system, which can help streamline your supply chain management and reduce errors. You can also use OpenBOM to generate purchase orders and invoices directly from your BOM data.

API and Custom ToolKit Integrations

Finally, if you cannot find any ready or custom integrations, don’t give up. OpenBOM gives you an open REST API and other integration capabilities such as CAD Integration Toolkit. OpenBOM open API allows you to integrate with other tools such as Zapier and others.

Conclusion

OpenBOM is a powerful SaaS digital transformation platform that can help you manage your product information and lifecycle, including CAD files, BOMs, inventory, and purchasing. With its many integrations, you can easily connect OpenBOM with other software tools and enhance your workflow even further. Whether you’re using CAD software, PLM systems, ERP systems, CRM systems, or other software tools, OpenBOM has the integrations you need to work efficiently and effectively.

Check out more about OpenBOM Integrations on our website.

REGISTER FOR FREE and start the OpenBOM trial today. Also, tell us about your integration needs.

Best, Oleg 

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