{"id":5261,"date":"2024-03-27T23:17:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T23:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/durolabs.co\/?p=5261"},"modified":"2024-07-04T19:57:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T19:57:37","slug":"duro-datum-integration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/durolabs.co\/blog\/duro-datum-integration\/","title":{"rendered":"From Part Release to Order in Minutes: The Datum Source \u2013 Duro Integration"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Procurement processes are notoriously complex, and manual data entry makes them even more error-prone. Buyers may accidentally purchase the wrong parts, wasting money if they\u2019re not aware that there\u2019s a modification in process or there\u2019s a revision of the part.<\/p>

Fortunately, there\u2019s a solution. Duro\u2019s integration with Datum Source simplifies procurement, saving time and money by ensuring accurate, informed procurement decisions. In this blog, we\u2019ll discuss how the Datum-Duro integration addresses some of the challenges with procurement. We\u2019ll also dive into the specific benefits and how the integration works.<\/p>

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  1. Who is Datum<\/li>
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    Datum Source<\/a>\u00a0is a procurement solutions provider primarily working with aerospace, defense, and energy companies. Datum helps to facilitate every step of the procurement process, from managing your approved vendor list to creating, approving, and issuing purchase orders. Their mission is not to replace existing tools such as ERP or MES but rather to augment them. Engineers use the platform to submit requisitions, manage quotes, and track orders, whereas buyers use the platform to manage suppliers, solicit RFQs, and create purchase orders.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Robert Pakalsi<\/a>, CEO and Co-founder of Datum Source describes today\u2019s procurement process as a \u201cblack hole.\u201d There\u2019s a broken link between BOM design and parts sourcing that creates a data disconnect. Ordering the wrong components because there\u2019s no connection between the part library and the requisition intake wastes thousands of dollars.<\/p>

    According to Tech Clarity, hardware engineers\u00a0only spend about 54% of their time actually designing<\/a>\u00a0products. They end up wasting time on non-value-adding tasks related to BOM and sourcing misalignment.\u00a0Engineers must manually input the component data, including every part number, revision value, lifecycle status, granular spec, and associated Change Order, into procurement platforms, which is incredibly tedious and time-consuming.<\/p>

    Ultimately, this hinders product innovation and profitability for hardware companies. However, more concerning is that with a manual data transfer, the potential for errors to occur increases exponentially.<\/p>

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    \u201cHighly sophisticated companies with brilliant engineers were coming up with makeshift ways to facilitate procurement.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

    \u2013 Robert Pakalsi, CEO and Co-founder, Datum Source<\/strong><\/p>

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    Furthermore, relying on\u00a0manual data entry makes companies less competitive<\/a>\u00a0in an evolving marketplace, especially when market shifts have negative downstream impacts within the supply chain. Companies anchored to sluggish manual processes and lacking adaptability are further disadvantaged if they don\u2019t possess the necessary tools for rapid adjustment.<\/p>

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    The Datum Source\/Duro integration solves\u00a0the procurement problem<\/a>\u00a0by empowering buyers to make accurate and well-informed procurement decisions. Duro, as the central PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system, acts as the single source of truth for product data and part numbers. Datum Source establishes a live connection with Duro, automatically mirroring any changes to parts and their attributes.\u00a0<\/p>

    To optimize file management, part files are transferred when a part is added to a procurement requisition, ensuring the buying team receives the latest information only when it\u2019s needed for the procurement process.<\/p>

    The integration fully eliminates the need to download or upload files locally from Duro, thereby eliminating the cumbersome process of attaching files to emails for supplier communication. Instead, files are shared securely with suppliers via Datum\u2019s embedded supplier portal.<\/p>

    Most importantly, the connection prevents buyers from purchasing the incorrect parts. Unlike designers and engineers who have a more hands-on role with BOM design in Duro, buyers may not immediately be aware of part or process modifications within the PLM system.<\/p>

    The integration creates a stopgap, notifying buyers about open Change Orders. Specifically, when in Datum you will see an Open Change Order flag as soon as an ECO is in process or new files have been added.<\/p>

    By using Duro with Datum Source, manufacturers can improve data accuracy across teams,\u00a0avoid part obsolescence<\/a>, simplify\u00a0supplier relationship management<\/a>, reduce costly procurement errors, and ensure a smoother manufacturing process.\u00a0Benefits of the integration include:<\/p>