The cloud native supply chain module syncs with Onshape to make a CAD-PDM-PLM hybrid for product development.
PTC has released its Arena product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management system (QMS) solution’s new Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) suite.
Arena SCI continuously checks for emerging risks from evolving supply chain conditions, embedding real-time AI-driven component monitoring and risk mitigation insight directly into product development workflows. The goal is to manage component risks throughout the entire product lifecycle within and existing PLM environment.
Product development and introduction teams use Arena SCI to continuously monitor electronic components across bills of materials (BoMs) to identify emerging risks from changing supply chain conditions. Arena SCI then suggests alternative components based on technical compatibility to prevent sourcing interruptions before they impact production.
“By delivering supply chain intelligence directly where design decisions are made in a cloud-native environment, Arena Supply Chain Intelligence simplifies collaboration between design teams and suppliers and supports more proactive component sourcing decisions to help offset supply chain disruptions,” said David Katzman, General Manager of Arena and Onshape, PTC. Katsman says PTC’s investment in SCI adds a new dimension that prioritizes resiliency and hinted at more AI-driven functionality in future arena releases
Arena SCI works by using electronic component data from information services provider Accuris to outline comprehensive electronic risk details and suggest alternative parts.
“Our teams face constant pressure to move faster, even as supply chain challenges become increasingly unpredictable. We are seeking ways to help us stay ahead by identifying risks early and avoiding costly last-minute changes, so we can keep projects on track and deliver on time. We see Arena SCI as an opportunity to help achieve this,” said Dan Freeman, Director of Hardware Engineering, Universal Audio.
Since its acquisition by PTC in 2021, Arena has expanded into new international markets, introduced over 16 product releases, It collaborates with PTC’s Onshape cloud-native computer-aided design (CAD) and product data management (PDM) platform, resulting in a cloud-native CAD-PDM-PLM offering to support cross-functional product development
