Service Stream 07
PDM/PLM & Digital Transformation
apricot jam delivers Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions that unify engineering data, streamline product development workflows, and accelerate time-to-market for manufacturing and engineering organizations. We bridge the gap between CAD systems, ERP platforms, and enterprise collaboration tools — enabling seamless product data flow from concept to production.
PDM ImplementationPLM StrategyCAD IntegrationChange Management
Key Capabilities
What We Deliver
01
PDM System Implementation & Migration
End-to-end deployment of PDM platforms including SolidWorks PDM, Autodesk Vault, and Siemens Teamcenter — from requirements analysis and data migration to user training and go-live support.
02
PLM Strategy & Roadmap Design
Enterprise PLM architecture planning, fit-gap analysis, and phased implementation roadmaps that align product data management with business objectives and engineering workflows.
03
CAD System Integration & Automation
Deep integration with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, NX, and other CAD platforms — enabling automated check-in/check-out, version control, and design metadata management directly from the CAD interface.
04
ERP & PLM Integration
Bi-directional integration between PLM/PDM systems and ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) — ensuring BOM accuracy, part number consistency, and seamless data flow across engineering and manufacturing.
05
Engineering Change Management
Structured ECO/ECN workflows, change approval processes, and impact analysis tools — reducing engineering change errors and ensuring traceability across the product lifecycle.
06
Part Number Management & Standardization
Part numbering schemes, standard part libraries, and duplicate detection systems — reducing part proliferation and enabling procurement consolidation.
07
Document Control & Compliance
Engineering document lifecycle management, revision control, audit trails, and compliance reporting for ISO, AS9100, and other quality standards.
08
User Training & Change Management
Role-based training programs, documentation, and adoption support — ensuring engineers and stakeholders embrace new workflows and realize full platform value.
Business Value
Outcomes That Matter
Reduced Time-to-Market
Streamlined engineering workflows and automated change processes compress product development cycles — enabling faster design iterations and quicker transitions to production.
Lower Engineering Costs
Reduced rework from engineering change errors, eliminated duplicate parts, and improved first-time-right design rates directly lower engineering labor and material costs.
Improved Data Accuracy
Single source of truth for product data ensures BOM accuracy, correct part revisions, and reliable information flow to manufacturing and procurement teams.
Regulatory Compliance Assurance
Complete audit trails, revision history, and change documentation support quality certifications (ISO, AS9100) and enable rapid regulatory responses.
Enhanced Collaboration
Centralized product data and role-based access enable seamless collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and external partners.
Part Proliferation Reduction
Standard part libraries and duplicate detection reduce part count by 20–40%, enabling procurement consolidation and inventory optimization.
Use Cases
Where We Operate
Manufacturing Engineering Director
Disconnected CAD files causing BOM errors and production delays
A mid-sized manufacturer was experiencing frequent BOM errors due to engineers working from local file copies. apricot jam implemented SolidWorks PDM Standard, migrated 15,000+ CAD files, and established check-in/check-out workflows — eliminating BOM errors and reducing engineering change processing time by 60%.
Aerospace Engineering Manager
PLM implementation required for AS9100 compliance
Growing compliance requirements demanded structured change management and complete audit trails. apricot jam deployed Siemens Teamcenter, configured ECO workflows with approval routing, and established document control procedures — achieving AS9100 certification with zero non-conformances related to engineering documentation.
Industrial Equipment OEM
SAP-PLM integration gaps causing manufacturing data errors
Manual BOM transfers between PLM and SAP were causing manufacturing errors and production stoppages. apricot jam implemented bi-directional integration between Teamcenter and SAP — automating BOM synchronization, part number validation, and revision control — eliminating data transfer errors.
Medical Device Engineering Lead
Part proliferation driving high inventory and procurement costs
Uncontrolled part selection was resulting in 3,000+ duplicate parts and inflated inventory costs. apricot jam established a standard parts library, implemented duplicate detection rules, and conducted part rationalization — reducing active part count by 35% and achieving $500K+ annual procurement savings.
Automotive Supplier Quality Manager
Engineering change visibility issues across global sites
Multiple global facilities were implementing engineering changes at different speeds, causing quality inconsistencies. apricot jam configured change notification workflows, established change implementation tracking, and deployed role-based dashboards — achieving 100% change visibility and reducing implementation variance from 3 weeks to 3 days.
Delivery Approach
How We Engage
01
Assess
Evaluate current product data management processes, CAD system usage, change workflows, and integration dependencies against business requirements and compliance needs.
02
Architect
Design the target PDM/PLM architecture — platform selection, data model, workflow configuration, and integration patterns aligned to engineering processes.
03
Implement
Configure the platform, migrate existing data, establish workflows, integrate with CAD and ERP systems, and validate against acceptance criteria.
04
Train
Deliver role-based training programs, create documentation, and support user adoption through hypercare and ongoing coaching.
05
Optimize
Monitor adoption metrics, refine workflows based on feedback, and expand capabilities through managed services and continuous improvement.
Technologies
Platform & Tooling
PDM Systems
CAD Integration
ERP Integration
Change Management
Data Management
Compliance
Case Examples
Proven Delivery
PDM Implementation Eliminating BOM Errors
Problem: Engineers working from local CAD file copies caused frequent BOM errors, production delays, and rework.
Solution: Implemented SolidWorks PDM Standard, migrated 15,000+ CAD files, established check-in/check-out workflows, and trained 50+ engineers on new processes.
Solution: Implemented SolidWorks PDM Standard, migrated 15,000+ CAD files, established check-in/check-out workflows, and trained 50+ engineers on new processes.
60%
Faster engineering change processing
100%
BOM error elimination
PLM Deployment Achieving AS9100 Certification
Problem: Compliance requirements demanded structured change management and complete audit trails that current processes could not provide.
Solution: Deployed Siemens Teamcenter, configured ECO workflows with approval routing, and established document control procedures aligned with aerospace quality standards.
Solution: Deployed Siemens Teamcenter, configured ECO workflows with approval routing, and established document control procedures aligned with aerospace quality standards.
AS9100
Certification achieved
0
Non-conformances on engineering docs
Part Rationalization Driving Procurement Savings
Problem: Uncontrolled part selection resulted in 3,000+ duplicate parts, inflated inventory, and missed consolidation opportunities.
Solution: Established standard parts library, implemented duplicate detection rules, and conducted systematic part rationalization with engineering and procurement teams.
Solution: Established standard parts library, implemented duplicate detection rules, and conducted systematic part rationalization with engineering and procurement teams.
35%
Active part count reduction
$500K+
Annual procurement savings