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	Aras Enterprise Open Source PLM Resonates with Amtech Electrocircuits

Aras Enterprise Open Source PLM Resonates with Amtech Electrocircuits

Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM) Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms
Applicable Industries	Automotive
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Product Research & Development Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Inventory Management Process Control & Optimization
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Amtech Electrocircuits faced the challenge of managing both direct and indirect costs in a highly complex and custom environment. The company needed to optimize purchasing, balance inventory levels, and maximize process yield while tracking and managing customer requirements. Additionally, they had to ensure compliance with standards like ISO 9000, APQP, and FMEA. The complexity was further compounded by the need to manage multiple Approved Manufacturer Lists (AMLs) for different customers, which required careful planning and sourcing to avoid excess inventory and maintain economies of scale. Read More
About Customer	Amtech Electrocircuits is a growing provider of electronic innovation support and electronics manufacturing services. Founded in 1996 by an immigrant from India, the company is still family-owned and led by sons Dev and Jay Patel. Amtech serves leading companies in various industries, including automotive, industrial, high technology, medical devices, and aerospace and defense. The company is committed to quality, service, and efficiency, as evidenced by its ISO 9000 certification and ongoing process optimization initiatives. Amtech places a high value on customer service, communication, and responsiveness, aiming to provide the best possible pricing and quality for its customers. Read More
Solution	To address these challenges, Amtech Electrocircuits implemented the Aras Innovator Solution Suite, an enterprise open-source PLM system. The company chose Aras for its flexibility, openness, and web-based nature, which aligned with Amtech's heavy use of web applications. The PLM system helped Amtech manage the Bill of Materials (BOM) and decrease cycle times for new product introductions from 2-3 weeks to 2-3 days. Additionally, Amtech integrated Aras PLM with their custom MRP system, UnifyMRP, and their ERP system, creating a seamless '1-2-3 Punch' for managing processes and data. This integration allowed Amtech to optimize purchasing, balance inventory levels, and maximize process yield while maintaining high quality and compliance standards. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Functional Applications - Product Lifecycle Management Systems (PLM)

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Data Management Platforms

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Product Research & Development

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Process Control & Optimization

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Amtech Electrocircuits faced the challenge of managing both direct and indirect costs in a highly complex and custom environment. The company needed to optimize purchasing, balance inventory levels, and maximize process yield while tracking and managing customer requirements. Additionally, they had to ensure compliance with standards like ISO 9000, APQP, and FMEA. The complexity was further compounded by the need to manage multiple Approved Manufacturer Lists (AMLs) for different customers, which required careful planning and sourcing to avoid excess inventory and maintain economies of scale.

About Customer

Amtech Electrocircuits is a growing provider of electronic innovation support and electronics manufacturing services. Founded in 1996 by an immigrant from India, the company is still family-owned and led by sons Dev and Jay Patel. Amtech serves leading companies in various industries, including automotive, industrial, high technology, medical devices, and aerospace and defense. The company is committed to quality, service, and efficiency, as evidenced by its ISO 9000 certification and ongoing process optimization initiatives. Amtech places a high value on customer service, communication, and responsiveness, aiming to provide the best possible pricing and quality for its customers.

Solution

To address these challenges, Amtech Electrocircuits implemented the Aras Innovator Solution Suite, an enterprise open-source PLM system. The company chose Aras for its flexibility, openness, and web-based nature, which aligned with Amtech's heavy use of web applications. The PLM system helped Amtech manage the Bill of Materials (BOM) and decrease cycle times for new product introductions from 2-3 weeks to 2-3 days. Additionally, Amtech integrated Aras PLM with their custom MRP system, UnifyMRP, and their ERP system, creating a seamless '1-2-3 Punch' for managing processes and data. This integration allowed Amtech to optimize purchasing, balance inventory levels, and maximize process yield while maintaining high quality and compliance standards.

Impact #1	The integration of Aras PLM, UnifyMRP, and the ERP system allowed Amtech to manage processes and data from a centralized location, reducing the need for daily manual labor.
Impact #2	The web-based nature of Aras PLM made it easy for Amtech to manage internal infrastructure and user access, simplifying administration and reducing overhead.
Impact #3	The flexibility and openness of Aras PLM enabled Amtech to implement custom features and processes quickly, providing a competitive advantage.

Impact #1

The integration of Aras PLM, UnifyMRP, and the ERP system allowed Amtech to manage processes and data from a centralized location, reducing the need for daily manual labor.

Impact #2

The web-based nature of Aras PLM made it easy for Amtech to manage internal infrastructure and user access, simplifying administration and reducing overhead.

Impact #3

The flexibility and openness of Aras PLM enabled Amtech to implement custom features and processes quickly, providing a competitive advantage.

Benefit #1	Cycle time for new product introductions decreased from 2-3 weeks to 2-3 days.

Benefit #1

Cycle time for new product introductions decreased from 2-3 weeks to 2-3 days.

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Aras Enterprise Open Source PLM Resonates with Amtech Electrocircuits

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