Bringing Order to Chaos: 3D CAD integration with ERP

Rafale fighter jet by Dassault

In the world of 3D CAD design, SOLIDWORKS is one of the premier software packages for design engineers all over the world. Whether it be rockets, fighter jets, robots, car parts, moulds, plastic thermoforming, yachts... SOLIDWORKS can design it and test it before you need to produce it.  If you’re looking for SOLIDWORKS resellers in NZ, DMO Solutions can provide the 3D CAD solutions you need.  

However, most design workshops also need the support of a modern manufacturing ERP system. This allows engineering to simultaneously communicate with all relevant departments across an organization and externally such as Finance, Production, Inventory, Sales, Suppliers etc. and vice versa. Providing real time updates to all stake holders minimizes redundant data duplication, confusion, delays, mistakes, lost time, stress, and overall complexity - optimizing the production environment. 

Interestingly, many firms using SOLIDWORKS or other CAD packages like Autocad in NZ are running on legacy ERP systems such as Sage 500, Alliance, BPCS, Fourth Shift, DTR, AIMs etc. The temptation is to stick with what you know and upgrade rather than replace.  

Unfortunately, taking the path of short term least resistance will not only be as, or more expensive, as a new manufacturing ERP it will hold your business back in the long term. To see how upgrading a legacy system is probably not the right fix for you, consider the possible pain points you may be experiencing (and will likely continue to experience with an upgrade) in the link: https://ultraconsultants.com/erp-software-blog/ways-your-legacy-erp-system-is-holding-you-back/ 

If any of these relate to you, it’s worth your while to consider the latest in manufacturing ERP.  Backed by Dassault Systemes, producers of the Generation 4+ Rafale fighter jet, DELMIAworks is an ERP software with real manufacturing pedigree and industry cred. Supplied by DMO Solutions in NZ, the only DELMIAworks resellers in Australasia, we can assist with your mission critical decision of whether to stay with the past or shoot for the future in CAD ERP integration.