New to parts management and feeling lost at sea?
Léa has the answers to all your questions
- What is parts management?
- How does it differ from PLM?
- Goals of parts management
- Positive effects
- How to start a project
What is parts management?
Parts management (or industrial components management) is a set of methods, ideas, and processes aimed at optimizing the organization of the life cycle (creation to end-of-life) of various “components,” which, once assembled, make up a finished product.
How does it differ from PLM?
Although the two approaches are closely related, parts management must not be confused with PLM (product lifecycle management):
- PLM focuses on the finished product, while Parts Management is concerned with the lifecycles of the various components that make up the finished product – lifecycles that can differ greatly from the products themselves.
- PLM is always synonymous with a software solution. Parts Management is a process that makes uses of your company’s existing software environment: CAD, PLM, ERP, and MES.
Goals of Parts Management
There are 5 major goals of the Parts Management process:
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Limit the number of parts and suppliers used by your company (consumption analysis, implementation of shortlists, definition of framework contracts, etc.)
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Improve the quality of parts-related data (data cleansing, classification, elimination of duplicates, etc.)
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Set up strict and efficient methods for creating and updating information (workflow, cooperation with suppliers, tests & validation, etc.)
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Define the processes used to transfer data between your various systems (CAD, PLM, ERP, MES, etc.)
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Optimize the management of spare parts (replacement Parts Management, catalogs, dialog with customers, etc.)
Positive effects
Parts Management projects have a significant positive impact on the functioning of your company:
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in the short term, they reduce your purchase prices, order costs, storage expenses, and the costs associated with a shortage of parts
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they increase the quality of your products by improving your knowledge of parts and providing for a more effective quality control process
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they increase employee productivity by doing away with many of the tasks associated with the creation and maintenance of parts-related information
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they promote the creativity of your design teams by eliminating the time spent creating information on parts with low added value
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they strengthen ties with customers by allowing you to offer a more comprehensive, proactive, and efficient after-sales service
Starting a Parts Management project
While most companies recognize the importance of a Parts Management process, they often lack the information and support they need to get started.
UNIK-ID was created specifically to help companies set up their Parts Management projects.
At UNIK-ID, our Parts Management experts offer a full range of services including training, consulting, project management, data processing, classification, consolidation, and the sharing of best practices.
New to parts management and feeling lost at sea?
Léa has the answers to all your questions
- What is parts management?
- How does it differ from PLM?
- Goals of parts management
- Positive effects
- How to start a project
What is parts management?
Parts management (or industrial components management) is a set of methods, ideas, and processes aimed at optimizing the organization of the life cycle (creation to end-of-life) of various “components,” which, once assembled, make up a finished product.
How does it differ from PLM?
Although the two approaches are closely related, parts management must not be confused with PLM (product lifecycle management):
- PLM focuses on the finished product, while Parts Management is concerned with the lifecycles of the various components that make up the finished product – lifecycles that can differ greatly from the products themselves.
- PLM is always synonymous with a software solution. Parts Management is a process that makes uses of your company’s existing software environment: CAD, PLM, ERP, and MES.
Goals of Parts Management
There are 5 major goals of the Parts Management process:
-
Limit the number of parts and suppliers used by your company (consumption analysis, implementation of shortlists, definition of framework contracts, etc.)
-
Improve the quality of parts-related data (data cleansing, classification, elimination of duplicates, etc.)
-
Set up strict and efficient methods for creating and updating information (workflow, cooperation with suppliers, tests & validation, etc.)
-
Define the processes used to transfer data between your various systems (CAD, PLM, ERP, MES, etc.)
-
Optimize the management of spare parts (replacement Parts Management, catalogs, dialog with customers, etc.)
Positive effects
Parts Management projects have a significant positive impact on the functioning of your company:
-
in the short term, they reduce your purchase prices, order costs, storage expenses, and the costs associated with a shortage of parts
-
they increase the quality of your products by improving your knowledge of parts and providing for a more effective quality control process
-
they increase employee productivity by doing away with many of the tasks associated with the creation and maintenance of parts-related information
-
they promote the creativity of your design teams by eliminating the time spent creating information on parts with low added value
-
they strengthen ties with customers by allowing you to offer a more comprehensive, proactive, and efficient after-sales service
Starting a Parts Management project
While most companies recognize the importance of a Parts Management process, they often lack the information and support they need to get started.
UNIK-ID was created specifically to help companies set up their Parts Management projects.
At UNIK-ID, our Parts Management experts offer a full range of services including training, consulting, project management, data processing, classification, consolidation, and the sharing of best practices.