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Aras Introduces New Supplier Collaboration Solutions

Enhances Aras Innovator PLM with Supplier Collaboration Solutions Supporting Collaborative Design and Digital Thread Visibility

ANDOVER, Mass. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — June 13, 2024Aras, a leader in product lifecycle management (PLM) and digital thread solutions, announced today the availability of its new Supplier Management Solutions for Aras Innovator®. This suite of applications streamlines collaboration, assessment, and connectivity with suppliers and OEMs by providing secure, remote access to controlled subsets of digital thread and PLM information through configurable mobile-optimized web applications.

Addressing Industry Challenges

Product oriented organizations rely on suppliers and business partners as extensions of their operations. In recent years, the supply chain has experienced increasing pressure from strict compliance regulations, new sustainability initiatives, and an increased focus on transparency. For example, the Digital Product Passport initiative in the European Union strives to promote sustainability and sourcing transparency by mandating tracking and reporting guidelines for a range of industries starting in 2026. Many organizations struggle to meet these demands due to outdated systems, limited visibility into partner information, and inconsistent communication with supply chain partners.

As per Gartner ® Analyst Sohard Aggarwal, “As sustainability continues to be a high priority for manufacturers, retailers and regulators, manufacturers are becoming increasingly reliant on sustainability data from their suppliers. Suppliers contribute the highest impact to products and the impact is indirect for the buyer. These impacts, such as working conditions (labor rights, wages) and Scope 3 emissions, are the most challenging because they are external to manufacturers and their personal impact.1

Streamlined Supplier Collaboration with Aras’ Unified Secure Environment

Aras' Supplier Management Solutions empower organizations to collaborate more effectively with suppliers and OEMs via a unified secured environment, allowing all users access to a single set of processes and data that is up to date. By facilitating communication, data sharing, and connectivity across the full lifecycle of product development, organizations can achieve better visibility, data analytics, and efficiency. They can also reduce inventory and overhead costs, while improving quality control.

“The integration of Supplier Management Solutions with Aras Innovator offers manufacturers a holistic approach to managing the entire product lifecycle, from design and development to procurement and production,” said John Sperling, SVP of Product Management, Aras. “By leveraging automation, collaboration, and data-driven insights, our customers can achieve greater efficiency and agility in managing their business while addressing compliance and sustainability objectives across product lifecycles.”

Key Features and Benefits

Availability and Resources

Aras’ Supplier Management Solutions are available now. Watch their recent webinar, Enhance Collaboration: Securely Share Product Data with Your Suppliers, to learn more about this suite of applications.

1Gartner, Quick Answer: Supplier Collaboration Platforms with PLM Advance Sustainability, Sohard Aggarwal, 29 January 2024. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved.

About Aras

Aras is a leading provider of product lifecycle management and digital thread solutions. Its technology enables the rapid delivery of flexible solutions built on a powerful digital thread backbone and a low-code development platform. Aras’ platform and product lifecycle management applications connect users in all disciplines and functions to critical product data and processes across the lifecycle and throughout the extended supply chain. Visit www.aras.com to learn more and follow us on YouTube, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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