Infor integrates PLM Process (Optiva) and Lawson M3 ERP Enterprise

Venkat Rajaji, global PLM product manager for Infor, says that these newly integrated applications will not only speed products to market, but also improve compliance, reduce risk and cut the cost to customers. He says that Infor has thus created a complete process industry-specific application, with Infor10 ION middleware technology providing the platform that enables applications to share data and information – so bringing new levels of speed and visibility to companies for example in the food and beverage, chemicals, cosmetics industries. "Market pressures demand that companies launch products in an increasingly short timeframe, causing manufacturing, design and regulatory complexities," comments Rajaji. "Savvy process manufacturers have identified PLM as the answer to getting ahead of the competition by bringing products to the market faster, safer and at lower cost," he continues. "The integration of PLM and M3 delivers an unprecedented level of product safety and compliance tools, reducing the business risk posed by product recalls," adds Rajaji.