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Streamlining Teamcenter Workflows: Boosting Efficiency and Quality
Simplify and Secure Your Workflows with BCT CheckIt In the world of product lifecycle management, efficiency and...
Your Vision:
A Seamless Digital Product Development Process within Teamcenter
Clean data is the key to success!
Eliminate compliance risks, reduce costly rework, and speed up product launches with BCT CheckIt — your solution for seamless development.
Increasing Innovative Strength - Gaining a Market Lead with Optimized Processes
The Importance of Reliable Data in Product Development: Reliable processes and high-quality data is the linchpin of efficient product development. However, in many companies, systems are isolated, data sources are inconsistent and errors are often only detected at a late stage. The consequences: Delays, high costs for corrections and an extended time-to-market - a clear competitive disadvantage. Without a consistent data strategy, the risk of incorrect product information, regulatory problems and financial losses increases.
Teamcenter is a powerful Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system that optimizes processes and coordinates systems to make digital product development efficient. However, without consistent assurance of data quality, challenges arise that affect downstream processes and connected systems.
Ensuring Data Quality Through Automated Validation: By systematically validating Teamcenter data, companies can ensure the quality of their product data and prevent inefficient processes. Detecting and correcting errors at an early stage and before they affect downstream systems and processes needs to be done by leveraging automated validating mechanisms. Thereby project managers receive a reliable basis for decision-making, while development teams can concentrate on innovation instead of correcting errors. The result: accelerated product development cycles, reduced costs and increased competitiveness thanks to reliable, consistent data.
Efficiency Instead of Bottlenecks - the Biggest Pitfalls in Product Development
From Challenges to Excellence: Achieving Seamless Product Development
In the world of product development, teams often face significant challenges. Engineers encounter incomplete data that disrupts their workflows, project managers grapple with delays caused by errors surfacing too late, and quality assurance teams work tirelessly to correct inconsistencies that could have been avoided. These issues create a ripple effect, impacting deadlines, budgets, and overall efficiency.
Despite these challenges, product development teams strive for excellence. They aim to ensure that every detail is accounted for, that systems and processes are aligned, and that the products delivered meet the highest standards. Clean and validated data plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals. Without it, manual corrections, disjointed workflows, and misaligned systems can become major roadblocks.
When a seamless digital product development process (PDP) is in place, teams experience a transformation. Engineers can rely on accurate bill-of-materials (BOMs) to guide their work without second-guessing. Project managers see timelines met with fewer disruptions, as errors are caught and corrected early. Quality assurance teams find their focus shifting from troubleshooting to optimizing, knowing that the data flowing through every stage is consistent and compliant.
A seamless PDP isn’t just about efficiency; it’s about creating an environment where professionals can do their best work. It enables them to shift their focus from firefighting errors to driving innovation, from managing chaos to achieving clarity, and from feeling constrained by manual processes to realizing the potential of automation and clean data.
With validated data and integrated systems, the product development process becomes more than a sequence of steps – it becomes a streamlined journey that supports creativity, precision, and success at every stage.
These problems reinforce each other and create a cycle of inefficiencies that impact product quality, innovation and competitiveness. Solving these problems through integrated and automated data management, optimized workflows and proactive defect detection can significantly improve product development outcomes.
Inconsistent or incomplete data leads to delays in product development.
Engineers spend more time correcting errors than innovating due to disjointed workflows.
Project managers struggle with meeting deadlines because of late-stage error detection.
A lack of data validation increases the risk of non-compliance in quality assurance.
MARKET DELAYS
Slow processes and inaccurate data reduce the competitive advantage and growth opportunities.
Impact on time-to-market: Teams waste time reconciling missing or conflicting information, delaying important decisions.
Higher costs: Additional resources are needed to track down missing information, resulting in reduced efficiency.
Product defects: Incorrect or incomplete data can lead to costly and time-consuming rework late in the product development process.
COSTLY ERRORS
Corrections and inefficient processes increase operating costs and absorb important resources.
Declining innovative strength: Instead of focusing on the development of new functions or improvements, developers are primarily occupied with solving existing problems.
Lower productivity: Inconsistent processes create bottlenecks that slow down the entire process.
Employee frustration: A constant search for errors leads to frustration and dissatisfaction among employees, as they are unable to concentrate on important areas of their work.
COMPLIANCE & QUALITY RISKS
Incorrect data can lead to product recalls and fines, as well as seriously risking trust in a company.
Regulatory risk: Non-compliance with industry standards can have serious consequences such as fines, product recalls or lengthy legal disputes.
Quality defects: If products do not meet expectations, this can lead not only to customer complaints but also to lasting damage to the company's reputation.
Rising rework costs: Non-compliant products require re-development, testing and certification, resulting in additional costs.
TRANSPARENCY GAP
Errors that are detected late delay projects, drive up costs and threaten deadlines.
Missed deadlines: If problems are identified too late, this requires last-minute changes that delay the entire schedule and threaten deadlines.
Budget overruns: Correcting problems at a late stage of development is much more costly than identifying and fixing them early.
Customer dissatisfaction: Delayed product releases can result in missed market opportunities and a significant loss of revenue.
Automation and integrated digital processes are critical for future success in product development.
Why Clean Digital Data is Critical
Digitalization Requires Seamless Data Flows:
Data must move without interruptions from its creation in the PDP to product delivery – automated, secure, and free from manual errors.
Ensuring Smooth Information Exchange:
Information must be error-free and accessible across departments, systems, and locations to enable a modern and efficient development process.
Data Quality as the Foundation of Success:
To derive processes like manufacturing planning, procurement, or service, data must always be complete and consistent. Poor data quality leads to rework, delays, and additional costs.
Realizing Your Vision: Driving Business Success Through Data Validation and PLM Optimization
Less Rework, More Innovation - Optimize Your Processes Effectively
An efficient digital product development process is based on error-free, validated data. To achieve this goal, you need a proactive strategy for data management and process optimization. This will help you avoid errors right from the start and ensure that your data remains consistent at every stage of the product lifecycle.
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Validate Data directly at the Source to Eliminate Costly Errors: Error-free data right from the start means shorter development times, reduced costs and smooth processes. Early validation - whether of bills of materials (BOM), metadata or other critical information - helps you avoid costly rework and prevent production downtime. This ensures predictable supply chains, reduces delays and ensures error-free integration into ERP and manufacturing systems.
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Automation instead of Manual Corrections - for Scalability and Efficiency: Manual checks are time-consuming, error-prone and slow down innovation. Automated validations eliminate these hurdles, ensure smooth data quality and keep processes stable. This speeds up approvals, reduces unplanned downtime and increases competitiveness through more efficient processes and shorter development times.
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Achieve Seamless Data Flow Across Enterprise Systems: A consistent database enables reliable processes, faster decision-making and reduced error costs. The smooth integration of PLM, ERP and other systems minimizes the coordination effort and increases productivity through consistent data. Uniform, error-free information accelerates development cycles, optimizes the supply chain and ensures trouble-free business operations without costly interruptions.
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Equip Teams with Intelligent Tools and Compliance Standards: Well-equipped teams work more efficiently, avoid errors and make informed decisions. Intuitive tools that guide users through processes in a targeted manner accelerate workflows, reduce risks and increase productivity. Automated validations shorten training times, optimize collaboration and allow teams to focus on value-adding tasks.
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Move from Reactive Problem-Solving to Error Prevention: Errors cost time, money and competitiveness. With a proactive strategy, problems can be avoided before they arise and efficient development can be ensured. Through validation, automation and compliance checks, expensive rework is avoided, deadlines are reliably met and a data-based decision-making foundation is created that accelerates innovation and ensures sustainable business success.
Realizing this vision is about more than just system improvement - it's about relieving your teams so they can focus on what really matters: Bringing high-quality products to market efficiently and with complete confidence. With the right strategies and tools, this transformation is not only possible, but successful in the long term.
Achieving Seamless Product Development:
The Power of Data Validation
Data Validation and PLM Optimization
for the Manufacturing Industry
Thorough
Master regulatory requirements.
Quality-driven
Improve product quality.
Efficient
Accelerate your time-to-market.
Challenges in the Manufacturing Industry
Rising Demands, Increasing Complexity
- Navigating Regulatory Requirements: From ISO 9001 to industry-specific regulations like EU MDR or FDA standards – compliance is becoming increasingly demanding.
- Ensuring Data Quality: Faulty bill-of-materials (BOM) or metadata negatively impact processes like procurement, manufacturing, and service.
- Minimizing Error Costs: Manual rework and corrections lead to inefficient processes and longer lead times.
Our Solution
Automated Data Validation for Error-Free Processes
Integrated within Teamcenter, BCT CheckIt validates and cleans data. By combining Teamcenter’s robust PLM capabilities with BCT CheckIt’s data validation, product development becomes a more seamless and efficient journey—one that empowers teams to innovate with precision and confidence.
With tools like BCT CheckIt, we enable:
- Real-Time Error Detection: Validation of BOM structures and metadata during data creation to prevent errors from propagating into downstream systems.
- Ensured Compliance: Automated checks guarantee adherence to standards and regulations.
- Faster Onboarding: User-friendly validation mechanisms shorten the onboarding time for new employees.
Your Key Benefits at a Glance
Why Leading Manufacturers Choose BCT CheckIt to Optimize Processes and Boost Efficiency
Save Time and Cut Costs on Rework
Detect issues early and prevent expensive fixes.
Improve Quality and Accelerate Time-to-Market
Consistent and validated data enhances the quality of your products and processes. Automate tedious quality checks and streamline approvals.
Ensure Regulatory Compliance
Guarantee that your processes are always audit-ready and compliant.
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Discover How BCT CheckIt Enhances Data Validation Across Various Industries
Time to Market
The right technology can make all the difference
Ready to Start Your Path to Process Optimization Now?
Learn more about the benefits of automated data validation?
Contact us today to optimize your processes for error-free production and faster time-to-market.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
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Was ist Lifecycle-Management für Maschinenbauer?
Product-Lifecycle-Management integriert Daten, Mitarbeiter, Prozesse und diverse Softwareanwendungen. Sie verbindet isolierte, unzusammenhängende Systeme und fungiert als zentrale Informationsquelle. Mit PLM-Software können Anwender Informationen über den gesamten Produktlebenszyklus hinweg effizient und kostengünstig verwalten.
Unser PLM für Maschinenbauer unterstützt Unternehmen dabei, durch einen integrierten Ansatz für Projektmanagement, Maschinenkonfiguration nud Wiederverwendung der Stückliste isolierte Prozesse zu beseitigen. Mit diesen Tools können Sie die Auslieferung komplexer, hochwertiger Maschinen beschleunigen.
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Warum sollten Maschinenbauer unsere vorkonfigurierte PLM-Softwarelösung einsetzen?
Durch die Einführung einer Software as a Service (SaaS)-PLM-Lösung können Maschinenbauer von der Erfahrung von Siemens bei der Definition einer PLM-Lösung profitieren, um das Potenzial des Projekt-, Prozess- und Anforderungsmanagements, der Maschinenkonfiguration und der Wiederverwendung sowie des kombinierten ETO/CTO zu nutzen. Indem Sie diese drei Domänen meistern, können Maschinenbauer:
- Effektiver zusammenarbeiten und eine Umgebung bereitstellen, die Mitarbeiter gleichzeitig fordert und motiviert
- Sich ändernde Kundenanforderungen erfüllen und Maschinen neu konfigurieren, um auf den globalen Wettbewerb zu reagieren
- Stücklisteninformationen bei Projekten wiederverwenden, um die Auftragsabwicklung zu beschleunigen und zu verbessern.
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Wie beschleunigt unsere PLM-Software den Prozess der Maschinenentwicklung?
PLM für Maschinenbauer beschleunigt den Produktentwicklungsprozess angesichts verbesserter domänenübergreifende Zusammenarbeit durch die Vorteile einer SaaS-Lösung. Integrierte Projektmanagement-Tools, die auf Best Practices der Branche basieren, bieten über Echtzeit-Dashboards mehr Transparenz und Rückverfolgbarkeit bei Bestellungen. Diese Dashboards unterstützen Maschinenbauer dabei, Projektmeilensteine zu erfüllen und kostspielige Engpässe zu vermeiden, die zu Verzögerungen bei den Projekten führen. Durch die Nutzung einer sofort einsatzbereiten Lösung fällt es Maschinenbauern leicht, die Anforderungen an die Zeitvorgaben zu erfüllen und es ist wahrscheinlich, dass sie Folgeaufträge erhalten und die Arbeitsmoral ihrer Mitarbeiter hoch bleibt. So können sie gegenüber Mitbewerbern, die nicht durch veraltete Technologien und Geschäftsprozesse behindert werden, wettbewerbsfähig bleiben.
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Wie kann die Maschinenkonstruktion mit unserer PLM-Lösung innovativ gestaltet werden?
Maschinenbauer können mit Cloud-Tools durch innovative Konstruktion Produkte schneller auf den Markt bringen. Durch einen modularen Engineering-Ansatz können Maschinenbauer ihre Module auswählen und problemlos anpassen, Projektdaten und Stücklisteninformationen umgehend speichern, die dann bei anderen Projekten mit einem ähnlichen Umfang wiederverwendet werden können. Das bedeutet, dass zukünftige Entwicklungen optimiert und sich wiederholende Aufgaben automatisiert werden können, um Maschinen schneller auf den Markt zu bringen. Zudem können Maschinenbauer, da sich die Maschinen in der Praxis bewährt haben, präzise Angebote für weitere Bestellungen erstellen, um ihre Rentabilität zu erhöhen.
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