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Managing Your BOM: Spreadsheets vs. Product Lifecycle Management

Arena Solutions

Though BOMs can include more descriptive information too, for example, the unit of measure or procurement type. However, using spreadsheets for BOMs makes it harder to control changes, revisions, and connections to the related drawings, documentation, and related quality or project information. Sourcing Bill of Materials in Arena PLM.

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Is Product-Centric QMS Right for Your Company?

Arena Solutions

Most product quality problems are fixed by changing the product record—the product design and the documentation that describes how to manufacture, test, and package the product. Traditional document-centric QMS systems have a major blind spot when it comes to managing the product record. PRODUCTION SOURCING.

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How to Become a Supply Chain Game Changer! RateLinx Interviews Mike Mortson!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Get Our EBook here. After watching customers scramble to source household toiletries and life-saving PPE, supply chains are left wondering, “What comes next?”. New Sourcing and Planning Strategies are Key. One critical part of developing resiliency is diversified sourcing. Preparing Business for the Digital Supply Chain!

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The Ultimate Guide to PLM Software

Arena Solutions

This includes drawings, specifications, documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), engineering change orders (ECOs), quality records, and approved manufacturer/vendor lists ( AMLs / AVLs ). The product team ensures that off-the-shelf (OTS) parts can be adequately sourced and that manufacturers can build custom parts as needed.

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Three Key Factors Purchasing Teams Should Consider for 2018 Risk Management Strategy

EcoVadis

The system should cover criteria across environment, labor and human rights, ethics/anti-corruption, and the supplier’s own sustainable sourcing practices. For a deeper dive into these criteria and checklists, get this free Ebook covering “Five Essential Criteria For Selecting A Supplier Sustainability & Risk Monitoring Solution.”.