With a PARTsolutions <-> ERP and PDM linking, ERP and PDM remain the leading systems. PARTsolutions connects to both systems in such a manner as to improve the overall process. This simplifies engineering and procurement processes by combining the catalog/technology world with ERP views without significantly influencing the usual PDM modes of operation.

In order to keep the overview of the IT / CAx environment, one fact must remain clear:

PARTsolutions depicts a large standard, purchased and repeat parts market. Only a very small part of this will be found concretely in PDM and ERP.