Time Savings

BlueStar CAD/ERP link saves time spent re-keying items and BOMs in Microsoft Dynamics AX

It saves time scanning or converting CAD documentation to PDF for use in production.

It saves time linking such documentation to the relevant item records in Microsoft Dynamics AX.

It saves time creating new items in Microsoft Dynamics AX whenever new items are created in CAD.

It saves time updating item quantities in Microsoft Dynamics AX on already existing items whenever changes are made to the part quantities in CAD assemblies.

It saves time communicating between production and engineering teams in order to confirm the validity of exchanged drawings and data.

It also reduces time related to re-work caused by erroneous manual data entry.

These cumulated time savings lead to significant reductions in lead times and time to market for new products.

Increased Productivity

The value created in any company is created by its people. To be efficient, the people therefore need to be able to focus on value adding activities and minimize the time spent on administrative tasks. The time savings offered by BlueStar CAD/ERP link enables people to focus on value adding activities instead of manual administrative tasks. This improved utilization of human resources leads to increased productivity and value creation.

Reduced Errors and Costs

Since the exchange of data between CAD and ERP is automated, human errors that usually occur during manual data entry are prevented. By preventing these errors, the costs associated with time spent on rework and scrapped materials are significantly reduced.