Announcing a Strategic Partnership: vdR Group and Canvas Join Forces

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Announcing a Strategic Partnership: vdR Group and Canvas Join Forces

In the ever-evolving world of manufacturing and operations, few solutions stand out enough to make you pause. Canvas Envision is one such solution—a next-generation digital training and work instruction platform designed specifically for manufacturers and owner/operators. Today, the vdR Group is proud to announce a multifaceted partnership with Canvas, marking a significant step forward in delivering cutting-edge solutions to the industry.

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Canvas Envision: Perspective and Confessions of a Recovering Plant Manager

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Canvas Envision: Perspective and Confessions of a Recovering Plant Manager

I’m writing this blog as a former plant manager for an automotive supplier.  I spent 30 years in the auto industry with my last 5 years running a manufacturing facility in Mexico.  As I’m sure you are all aware, product quality is NOT an option in the auto industry.  It is a must.  Suppliers are on the hook for years after their products are shipped to the OEM.  

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Why Integrate Aras Innovator with your ERP Platform?

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Why Integrate Aras Innovator with your ERP Platform?

the first installment of this series, we discussed the rationale for integrating Aras Innovator with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. The primary takeaway was that automating data exchange between these platforms significantly minimized errors, inaccurate outsourcing information, resultant reworking and scrap, missing procurement opportunities, incurring expedited shipping costs, and handling warranty issues. These errors contribute to the "Cost of Quality" (CoQ), which is about 3 to 10 percent of a company’s annual revenues. By integrating these systems, organizations can take proactive steps to mitigate these costs.

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Discover the CM2 Difference in PLM with IpX and vdR

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Discover the CM2 Difference in PLM with IpX and vdR

vdR Group is thrilled to be participating in the International CM2 Congress, hosted by our partner, IpX. The multiple one-hour sessions explore the seamless integration of CM2 best practices across leading PLM platforms including Aras Innovator. Ben Desmarais, Senior Manager of Aras Services at the vdR Group, will be guiding the the demo portions of these session.

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Why Integrate Aras Innovator with your ERP Platform?

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Why Integrate Aras Innovator with your ERP Platform?

 The applications shown include Product Data Management (PDM), Computer Aided Design (CAD), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO), among others.  As a PLM platform, Aras Innovator occupies a central role in the product lifecycle…

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Aras Innovator Integration with Microsoft SharePoint

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Aras Innovator Integration with Microsoft SharePoint

 Manufacturers are constantly striving to reduce the “Cost of Quality” (CoQ) associated with the design and manufacturing of their products. This cost is reflected in the expenses of redesigning existing parts, scrap and rework, expedited shipping, warranties, and even the company’s reputation. According to analysts and industry groups, these expenses can represent profit leakage from 3 to 10 percent of a company’s annual revenues.

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PLMConnect Enterprise - An End to End Demonstration

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Extend the digital through CAD, Upchain, Fusion 360 Manage, and enterprise applications such as ERP and ECM. PLMConnect is purpose built to help engineering and manufacturing companies eliminate product information silos by integrating and connecting product data management (PDM) application such as Autodesk Vault and Upchain with product lifecycle management (PLM) applications such as Fusion 360 Manage. Moreover, once parts are released, automatically publish to enterprise applications such as ERP and ECM.

PLMConnect Demonstration - Connecting Autodesk Fusion 360 Manage with Upchain

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PLMConnect Demonstration - Connecting Autodesk Fusion 360 Manage with Upchain

Integrate Autodesk Fusion 360 Manage and Upchain together, enabling world-class PLM. PLMConnect provides an easy-to-use connection between Fusion 360 Manage and Upchain, to unlock the full potential of your PLM and PDM solutions. By combining the capabilities of both products, companies can improve collaboration, streamline workflows, and reduce costs by eliminating the need for disconnected systems and processes.

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OpenText Extended ECM for PLM - Teamcenter Demonstration

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OpenText Extended ECM for PLM - Teamcenter Demonstration

The vdR Group is the provider of OpenText’s Extended ECM for PLM. Extended ECM for PLM seamlessly and transparently connects leading product lifecycle management (PLM) and product data management (PDM) platforms with OpenText Extended ECM and ultimately helps manufacturers and engineering organizations break down barriers between product information and the enterprise.

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Partner Blog Highlight - OpenText Extended ECM for PLM

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Partner Blog Highlight - OpenText Extended ECM for PLM

The vdR Group is the provider of OpenText’s Extended ECM for PLM. Extended ECM for PLM seamlessly and transparently connects leading product lifecycle management (PLM) and product data management (PDM) platforms with OpenText Extended ECM and ultimately helps manufacturers and engineering organizations break down barriers between product information and the enterprise.

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In Memory of a Colleague and Friend, Dick Bourke (1931 - 2023)

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In Memory of a Colleague and Friend, Dick Bourke (1931 - 2023)

It's with great sadness to report that my dear friend and colleague, Dick Bourke, passed away last week, Thursday, May 18, 2023.  He had just turned 92 on May 8th. Dick and I literally had lunch just a week prior.  Upon seeing him already seated at the restaurant and approaching him, I asked Dick how he was doing.  He cheerfully replied, “I’m feeling frisky."  That was such a signature Dick reply.  He was always upbeat, enthusiastic, energetic, kind, humble, and non-judgmental.  I never heard him say a negative thing about anyone.

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