Zuken and CAD Systeme Kluwetasch (CSK) have introduced a MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) Link said to reduce design time, save money, ensure product quality and facilitate management of the product development and manufacturing processes.

By integrating CADSTAR tools with MRP SQL databases and establishing a bi-directional connection, users have access to additional component information for harmonization of part data in designs and for the creation of customizable BOMs. Includes synchronization, parts management, history management and BOM management.

The synchronization tool provides accurate information exchange, eliminating duplicate information, reducing the risk of data entry error and enabling historical tracking.

The parts manager allows users to search from selected components that meet pre-defined criteria within the parts database. The flagging of preferred supplier parts within the library assists in supply chain management. Cost calculations enable pricing of products to achieve required profit margins, and selection of components from the preferred suppliers list assists in negotiating bulk purchasing discounts.

History management functionality manages and assesses change notes throughout the product development process, allowing the identification of batches that use different components from different suppliers .

BOM management automatically identifies requirements for component changes when parts become obsolete, facilitating forward planning for carrying out redesigns.

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