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Streamlining Teamcenter Workflows with BCT CheckIt

Written by Stefanie Ellmer | July 09, 2024

Simplify and Secure Your Workflows with BCT CheckIt

In the world of product lifecycle management, efficiency and accuracy are paramount. Teamcenter workflows, with their intricate process logic, are powerful tools for managing complex engineering and manufacturing processes. However, as these workflows become more extensive, they can also become time-consuming and challenging to administer. This is where BCT CheckIt steps in to revolutionize the way to handle these processes.

 

The Challenge of Complex Teamcenter Workflows

Teamcenter workflows are known for their extensive nature, driven by intricate process logic. As a result, generating and executing these workflows can be a time-intensive task. Additionally, the administration of these workflows becomes increasingly complex as they grow in scope and complexity.

 

BCT CheckIt: Making Processes Leaner

Enter BCT CheckIt, a game-changing solution for simplifying Teamcenter workflows. One of the key benefits it offers is the ability to extract checks from Teamcenter workflows and perform them using BCT CheckIt before the workflow execution. Performing checks in parallel before the workflow begins significantly reduces the number of workflow tasks and iterations. The result is a streamlined and more straightforward workflow structure, making it easier for everyone involved.

 

The Benefits of Using BCT CheckIt

Companies that use BCT CheckIt benefit from a variety of advantages, regardless of whether they have simple or complex Teamcenter workflows:

1. Enhanced Data Quality and Reduced Manual Checks

With BCT CheckIt, user support for data checking is greatly improved. Checks for data completeness, correctness, and status can be performed before a workflow even begins. This not only saves time but also enhances data quality, reducing the need for manual checks.

2. Pre-Checks and Reduced Workflow Complexity

Pre-checks conducted by BCT CheckIt result in less workflow complexity. This, in turn, lowers the support effort required from Teamcenter administrators. It's a win-win situation, as workflows become more manageable and user-friendly.

3. Lower Error Costs and Faster Processes

By implementing BCT CheckIt, companies can experience lower error costs. With secure and efficient processes, the likelihood of errors is significantly reduced, saving both time and resources. Processes also move faster, enabling quicker decision-making and product development.

 

The use of BCT CheckIt is a success for us all along the line. Workflow interruptions due to missing or incorrectly created information are now very rare, which has significantly disburdened our internal support.

Michael Haun, CAD/PDM Systems Manager, vitra IT Services

Read more how Vitra Significantly Reduced Workflow Complexity

 

Analyzing the Difference: Processes without and with BCT CheckIt


Process Without BCT CheckIt

Potential errors during the workflow process can lead to interruptions and disruptions. When such errors occur, users will be informed by error messages so that the Teamcenter administrator has to investigate and fix the problem carefully. As a result, a restart of the workflow becomes necessary. Due to the sequential nature of the check, errors can only be detected and fixed one after the other.

 

 

Process With BCT CheckIt

With BCT CheckIt, a comprehensive and efficient check of all items occurs prior to the start of the workflow or seamlessly integrated within the Teamcenter workflow itself. This allows for the identification and correction of any errors in advance, regardless of whether it is a simple "daily business" workflow or a more intricate one.

 

 

BCT CheckIt is a valuable tool for companies working with Teamcenter workflows. It streamlines processes, reduces manual effort, improves data quality and ultimately leads to more efficient and cost-effective workflows. It makes Teamcenter workflows leaner and more user-friendly, making it a game changer in the world of Product Lifecycle Management.