FREE WEBINAR · 29 September 2026 · 45 minutes
From Engineering to ERP without the friction
Learn how manufacturers connect PDM and PLM data to ERP to overcome silos through this working session with practical examples and clear takeaways.
ERP integration is the foundation of a connected digital business
PLM and PDM are the systems where product truth is created and governed. ERP is the enterprise backbone that runs the business.
If your 3DEXPERIENCE or SOLIDWORKS PDM and your ERP are running on different versions of the truth, this session is for you.
In this webinar, we’ll explore how modern ERP-PDM/PLM integration helps create a reliable flow of information from engineering through downstream operations.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Three roles. Three versions of the same problem.
Whether you own the data, build from it, or maintain the systems it flows through — if your ERP and your PDM or PLM aren’t in sync, this webinar session is built for you.
Engineering Manager
“My engineers spend hours every week on data that should already be there.”
You know exactly how many hours go into re-entering BOMs, chasing part numbers, and correcting specs that were already correct — in the other system. It never shows up in a post-mortem. It just happens.
This session shows you what top-performing teams do differently — and how fast the gap closes after integration.
Production Manager
“Most production stops don’t start on the floor.”
They start weeks earlier — in a BOM that engineering updated but ERP never received. In a change order that arrived too late. In a work instruction nobody flagged as outdated.
You’re accountable for delivery and uptime. But the root cause is almost always a data problem. This session shows you what it looks like when that problem is solved.
IT Manager
“Our ERP connector works. But only because I know exactly where it breaks.”
You’ve inherited an integration that runs on one server, was built by someone who left, and only you know is a single point of failure. You want a structured layer your team can actually own — secure, manageable and built to support future integrations beyond ERP.
This session shows you what that looks like, and what the path from where you are to there actually involves.
Why ERP-PDM/PLM integration matters
Product data is often spread across engineering, manufacturing, procurement and service systems.
As complexity grows, disconnected systems create delays, inconsistencies and unnecessary manual work throughout the organisation.
ERP integration done right will deliver meaningful business impact:
- Reduces manual handling of product data
- Improves visibility between engineering and operations
- Reduces dependency on custom integrations
- Builds a foundation for future system integrations
WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH
45 minutes for a clear picture of where you stand.
We’ve built this session around the questions manufacturing companies actually ask when they’re evaluating ERP integration.
You’ll leave with enough to understand your own situation – and what a good next step looks like.
Specifically:
- How disconnected systems impact your organization
– from manual engineering work and change-management delays to increased integration complexity and limited data visibility.
- What best-in-class integration looks like in practice
– including a practical example of how product data flows from PDM/PLM into ERP using a scalable integration architecture.
- Why the integration layer matters beyond ERP
– the same platform that connects your ERP today can connect your CRM, your project tools, and more tomorrow.
- What to ask before you start
– the questions that separate a clean integration project from an expensive one.
Session agenda
11:00 – 11:02 Welcome and introduction
Why ERP integration is at the top of the manufacturing agenda right now.
11:02 – 11:10 The impact of disconnected systems
Examples of how disconnected product data affects engineering efficiency, manufacturing execution and integration complexity.
11:10 – 11:25 What best-in-class integration looks like
A practical example of how product data moves from PDM/PLM to ERP, the principles behind scalable integration architecture, and the capabilities that support future growth.
11:25 – 11:35 Why your integration platform matters beyond ERP
Discover how the same integration foundation can support ERP today and future connections to CRM, MES, project tools and other business systems.
Live Q&A
Submit your question at registration. We’ll answer the sharpest ones live.
YOUR HOSTS
Meet the team behind the session.
Joakim and Tero bring combined experience from hundreds of ERP and PDM and PLM integration projects across manufacturing companies in the Nordics and Baltics.
Tero Salonen
Product Director at ATR Soft
Tero has more than 20 years of experience in CAD, PLM and ERP integrations. He specializes in connecting engineering and business systems to help manufacturers streamline product data and business processes.
Joakim Källén
Business Development Manager at PLM Group
Responsible for sales and account management in the Swedish and Norwegian markets, Joakim helps manufacturers connect engineering and business processes through digital solutions and integrations.
Reserve your seat today
Date: Tuesday, 29 September
Time: 11:00 – 11:45 (CEST)
Language: English
Platform: Teams Webinar
If what you hear is relevant to your setup, we’ll offer a 30-minute conversation after. That’s your chance to look at your specific environment and whether integration makes sense for where you are now.
See you on 29 September.