Welcome to the first blog from TriMech Solutions.
The first question is why should I read this blog? That's a great question. I'm not sure I have the answers, but I'll do my best to keep the information flowing, but also to keep this a light and entertaining read.
Okay, so I avoided the question somewhat. Let's just say the topics will range from "goings on" at TriMech to maybe some little technical nuggets on SolidWorks, otherwise known as Tips and Tricks.
So let's kick off this blog with a brief introduction to TriMech Solutions. TriMech has been a SolidWorks Partner for over 10 years providing SolidWorks Software, Training, and Support for over 2500 Clients during that time. The TriMech Corporate Headquarters is located in Richmond, Virginia, but there are Satellite offices complete with local technical resources and training facilities in:
Pittsburgh, PA
Columbia, MD
Waynesboro, VA (CAM)
Durham, NC
Charlotte, NC
Atlanta, GA
Complimenting the SolidWorks Solution, TriMech also has a team of recruiters that can help you find talented individuals on a contract, temporary, or permanent basis. Over the last 8 years, the requirements they have filled range from the obvious "SolidWorks Designer" to positions focused in the Electrical, Software, and Manufacturing fields.
In addition to providing assistance to locate resources, TriMech Services offers the ability to do small project based engineering work. Typical examples include light design work, reverse engineering services, and FEA analysis.
Our Waynesboro office offers expertise in CAM solutions and year after year continues to be the number one reseller nationwide of FeatureCAM.
So that's a little about TriMech. 50+ dedicated individuals spanned across the mid-Atlantic providing assistance to companies who need engineering help. We have some exciting events coming up at TriMech. Click here for more details http://www.trimechsolutions.com/events
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Choosing an ERP system when you have EPDM
At some point in time many companies find themselves in need of an Enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and are then faced with the daunting task of trying to select the right package. By breaking the process into steps and following some simple pointers the selection can be made a little easier.
The first step is to layout your functional specifications and business needs and then select an ERP system that best deals with all of the requirements,whether it be accounting, freight tracking, inventory management or all the above.
If you already have EPDM in place in your organization then the question of exchanging date or integrating the two systems usually comes to light so the next step is to develop a plan for data flow and usage. Some things to consider when developing the plan; where will the master records be stored (ERP or EPDM)? What data needs to be exchanged? What will trigger the exchange? Who will have access to the systems? Will EPDM users have access to both systems?
Once you have a plan in place information can be easily exchanged between the two systems in most applications using the EPDM XML (extended markup language) import/export functionality. If your requirements go beyond the mainstream needs then using the included API (application programming interface) you can develop an add-in or stand alone application to integrate the two systems together.
Choosing the right ERP software and integrating it with EPDM does require a lot of groundwork but with a carefully laid out plan members of your organization will be able to work together exchanging data efficiently and accurately.
Common ERP Vendors:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ERP_vendors
Open Source and Proprietary ERP Applications:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ERP_software_packages
** inclusion in the above list does not indicate preference from TriMech Solutions
The first step is to layout your functional specifications and business needs and then select an ERP system that best deals with all of the requirements,whether it be accounting, freight tracking, inventory management or all the above.
If you already have EPDM in place in your organization then the question of exchanging date or integrating the two systems usually comes to light so the next step is to develop a plan for data flow and usage. Some things to consider when developing the plan; where will the master records be stored (ERP or EPDM)? What data needs to be exchanged? What will trigger the exchange? Who will have access to the systems? Will EPDM users have access to both systems?
Once you have a plan in place information can be easily exchanged between the two systems in most applications using the EPDM XML (extended markup language) import/export functionality. If your requirements go beyond the mainstream needs then using the included API (application programming interface) you can develop an add-in or stand alone application to integrate the two systems together.
Choosing the right ERP software and integrating it with EPDM does require a lot of groundwork but with a carefully laid out plan members of your organization will be able to work together exchanging data efficiently and accurately.
Common ERP Vendors:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ERP_vendors
Open Source and Proprietary ERP Applications:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ERP_software_packages
** inclusion in the above list does not indicate preference from TriMech Solutions
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