Cadmes ERP Exchange Framework
Cadmes Enterprise Services B.V.
The Cadmes ERP Exchange Framework serves different item and BOM data exchange scenarios. The most common scenario is bidirectional communication of item record data between ERP and Enterprise PDM. The customer has the choice which system should be leading for item number generation.

The Cadmes ERP Exchange Framework has functionality to serve different item and BOM data exchange scenarios. The most common scenario is bidirectional communication of item record data between ERP and Enterprise PDM. The customer has the choice which system should be leading for item number generation; PDM, ERP or mixed.BOM data is exported from Enterprise PDM to ERP in a similar way, where rules can be added how PDM BOM lines should appear in ERP. The ERP Exchange Framework can alter information for production purposed based on filtering attributes managed in PDM.If an automatic neutral format creation is configured in Enterprise PDM - for example, automatic creation of drawing PDF on release - these neutral format documents can also be linked to the item master record in ERP automatically if the ERP systems supports file references.Dynamic ERP item information can be viewed from Enterprise PDM using a pop-up window, showing real-time data like price, stock, delivery time or supplier.The ERP Exchange Framework has already been implemented with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics AX/NAV, Infor LN/Baan, Isah, Ridder, Exact, Visual, Trimergo, AccountView and Unit4, but can also be implemented with any other system that can import information from external sources.
Features
- Bidirectional exchange of item master data. Meta data can be synchronized in both ways.
- Exchange of BOM structure. BOMs are sent to ERP from PDM upon request or workflow transition
- Revision updates. BOM and metadata can be updated in ERP upon revision change.
- Provide link to external document (PDF). Enables opening PDFs of drawings via a link in ERP
- BOM transformations. It is possible to configure rules to create a different BOM view for ERP.
Benefits
- Increase return on investment of PDM
- Reduce error risk by elimination of duplicate entry of data
- Control business rules by automatic transfer of BOM data and filtering options
- Increase part recognition by offering viewable document links
- Improve decision making in PDM with access to real-time ERP data linked to documents

Cadmes-ES helps customers improve their productivity by providing consultancy, customization, system integration, software development and global sourcing for CAD, CAM, PDM, FEM, ERP and product configuration.
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Cadmes Enterprise Services B.V.
Brabantlaan 3D
5216 TV 's-Hertogenbosch
Netherlands