Arena PLM and QMS

We utilize Arena for processes such as nonconforming material review, procedures, work instructions, and part drawings. Arena makes controlling non conforming parts much more easier than what we had before. Before everything was done by paper but with Arena its electronic and much more convient. Work instructions and procedures are reviewed and approved by Quality personnel before it gets released to production. Part drawings get updated by engineering before it hits design.

• We identify which parts are aging the fastest, what needs attention, and who is responsible for their care.
• We identify which parts are the most problematic and which suppliers have the highest material return rates. This helps us decide which vendors to use and which not to use.

QAD Adaptive ERP, Adobe Acrobat

Hi, I use it for browsing

Technical specifications data, engineering dwgs,

Creating ECOs, NCRs, PNs, Training

Adding suppliers information,

Reviewing quality data, etc.

Overall I use almost each and every tab its in Arena.

Problems:

Sometimes if we upload images of product it cannot be uploaded and a few times it doesn't. In efficient process.

Lack of automation in the workflow nor processes

Lack of full visibility for customers

Scope of use case:

Customer relationship to share documentation

Procuring off the shelf parts based on data sheets

Manufacturing traceability

Personnel SOPs access

Personnel training

Capturing non conformances as needed

Doing project related gate 4 based on project phase

• Structuring BOM ease procurement decisions
• Reduced product related errors
• Recording non conformances
• Keep product related documents up to date which in turns ease supply chain partners
• Recording training data overall

SAP PLM and PTC Windchill

Miro, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Convert PDFs

My organization use Arena PLM to manage all purchased items, engineer drawings, work instructions, engineer change orders, RMAs, and more that on my employee status level requires. Other colleagues might have more access or limited access due to their role in the organization.

• Reduced engineering change cycle time
• Improved information/drawings sharing with suppliers
• Reduced product information errors

Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Adobe Acrobat, SOLIDWORKS

Creating and tracking tickets for testing activities. Documenting and approving CAD models and drawings.

• Reduced ECO cycle time
• Improved Information sharing

I use Arena PLM and QMS to check EOL (end of life) of component in BOM (bill of materials).

• reduced engineering change cycle time by 80 percent
• improved information sharing with supply chain partners by 90 percent
• reduced compliance risk by 90 percent
• reduced product information errors by 95 percent

Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Edge, Kofax AP Essentials