Birlasoft's iLink is a robust PLM adapter for ERP systems, designed to effortlessly integrate Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) without requiring extra hardware or middleware. It supports all major PLM systems and features dynamic mapping, enabling interface field edits without any code changes. This ensures seamless, flexible, and efficient integration for your business needs.
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Data Silos: Enterprises often struggle with data silos between PLM and ERP systems, leading to inefficiencies and errors.
Complex Integration: Integrating multiple PLM instances with a single ERP instance can be complex and time-consuming.
Inflexibility: Traditional integration solutions lack flexibility, requiring extensive coding for any changes.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with industry regulations can be challenging without seamless data integration.
Operational Inefficiencies: Disconnected systems lead to redundant processes and increased operational costs.
Why Birlasoft
Lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Eliminate middleware costs.
End User Adoption and IT Adoption
Savings in Cost of at least 40% as part of the implementation
Zero Maintenance during upgrades, with minimal changes to code
Supports all major PLM and ERP Applications
Offers flexible, code-free adjustments to interface fields, allowing easy adaptation to changing business needs.
Solution Features & Benefits
No Additional Hardware or Middleware
Simplifies deployment and reduces cost.
Bi-Directional Integration
Synchronizes data both ways, not just one-directional push.
Multi-PLM to Single ERP Support
Handles complex enterprise environments.
Supports Major PLM Systems
Broad compatibility for flexibility.
Dynamic Mapping
Editable interface fields without code changes.
Synchronizes Key Data:
- Bills of Materials (BOM)
- Items & Revisions
- Engineering Change Orders (ECO)
- Demand Planning
- Manufacturers & Manufactured Parts
- Product Quality Problem Reports
- Configurator
Benefits
Improved Data Quality & Accuracy
Eliminates manual errors.
Better Adherence to Design Intent
Ensures product meets customer requirements.
Reliable Closed-Loop Transaction Management
Full visibility from design to production.
Low Cost, Fixed Price Deployment
Predictable investment with quick ROI
Success Stories
Automating Agile–EBS BOM sync for semiconductor manufacturer
A leading global semiconductor and wireless technology manufacturer partnered with Birlasoft to replace its legacy integration and streamline Agile PLM to Oracle EBS processes. Using iLink, the client achieved faster, error-free synchronization of over 5,000 weekly BOM changes, improved ECO processing, and reduced IT support needs. The solution delivered enhanced reliability, automation, and seamless Oracle integration, reducing out-of-sync BOMs by 20% and boosting engineering teams’ throughput.
Enabling bi-directional PLM data flow for a manufacturing company
Birlasoft implemented iLink to integrate Agile PLM and SAP ECC for a customer seeking seamless data flow. The solution enabled bi-directional synchronization of Items, BOMs, Changes, and Attachments without additional middleware. Dynamic mapping improved flexibility, while error notifications enhanced user experience. The project delivered 100% integration accuracy, reduced mapping issues by 50%, and improved clarity of requirements by 10%. With fixed-cost deployment and consultative value-adds, the customer achieved better collaboration, increased confidence in the data, and ensured on-time delivery.
Closed-loop quality reporting for consumer health company
A global consumer health company partnered with Birlasoft to automate quality reporting and establish a closed-loop system between Oracle Agile and Oracle EBS. Using iLink, the client streamlined Non-Conformance Material Reports (NCMR) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO), ensuring complete traceability and centralized data flow. The solution enhanced data accuracy, operational efficiency, and automation, delivering robust ERP integration and improved product quality management.
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