Manufacturing Hub | ERP-PLM Integration for Modern Product Operations

Challenges of a broken product thread

Every new part, BOM, and change eventually reaches an ERP that plans, sources, and builds the product. But the product thread snaps when PLM and ERP don’t communicate smoothly. Most teams bridge the gap with spreadsheets and manually keyed data. The result is delayed product launches, mismatched records, and a production floor or CM working from outdated information.

Re-Keyed Data

Manually retyping parts and BOMs from PLM into ERP is slow, error-prone, and costly to scale as volumes grow.

System Mismatch

When PLM and ERP fall out of sync, sourcing and production make uncoordinated decisions that lead to incorrect parts and higher scrap.

Brittle Integrations

Custom point-to-point connectors break with every upgrade, turning what should be a data flow into an ongoing maintenance burden.

Release Delays

Waiting on manual handoffs between engineering and operations stalls new product introductions and slows time to market.

How it works

Manufacturing Hub uses change-release approvals in Propel to automatically orchestrate corresponding create and update transactions in your target ERP. Each integration is configured with field-level mapping rules, filtering criteria, and transformation logic specific to your ERP's data model.

Listen for change-release events in Propel and propagate the results into ERP without manual re-entry.

Apply consistent field-level mapping, filtering, and transformation rules for every transaction.

Extend the product thread into ERP, so operations, sourcing, and production always work from an accurate, current view.

What is best-in-class ERP-PLM integration?

Best-in-class ERP integration with PLM means product and manufacturing data moves automatically the moment a product changes, not through manual re-entry or brittle, one-off connections. When an engineering change order is approved, the released items, BOMs, manufacturer parts, and supplier records sync directly to the ERP system in real time, with every transfer logged for audit.

Propel Manufacturing Hub delivers exactly this, keeping engineering, production, and financial data aligned across NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and other widely used ERPs.

Built for Governed, High-Volume Integration

Manufacturing Hub is built to meet manufacturers wherever their ERP lives: on-prem or cloud, whether a single, or multiple applications. Flexible architecture also supports expansion through APIs and connectors, enabling new ERP integrations as your systems evolve.

Broad ERP Coverage

Administrators map any Propel object field to any ERP target field—including custom fields—with value-level transformation, default injection, and conditional logic. No code required.

Configurable Field Mapping

Administrators map any Propel object field to any ERP target field—including custom fields—with value-level transformation, default injection, and conditional logic. No code required.

From ERP to PLM

Pull operational data from ERP into Propel to enrich the product record with the same field-level mapping and transformation rules. Examples include component costs, quantity, serial numbers, lead times, and supplier status.

Status Write-Back

Manufacturing Hub writes ERP processing status (Success, Error, or Pending) back to the originating Propel Change Order record, giving engineering end-to-end traceability of every release without leaving Propel.

Audit & Compliance Log

An immutable transaction log captures every payload, timestamp, and outcome—supporting FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and ISO 9001 traceability requirements.

Scalable Architecture

A cloud-native, event-driven pipeline scales horizontally to handle high-volume release events without throttling or data loss.

A Look Inside Manufacturing Hub

See how Manufacturing Hub connects the product record to the ERP systems that run production, straight from the team that built it.

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Connect Cleanly, Whatever Your ERP Setup

Teams on a Single ERP

Manufacturing Hub gives single-ERP manufacturers a clean, automated path from the product record to production. Parts, BOMs, and changes flow into ERP with consistent mapping and governance, so engineering intent reaches the floor without re-keying or reconciliation.

Teams with Multiple ERPs

For manufacturers running different ERPs across sites, regions, or business units, Manufacturing Hub standardizes how product data reaches each system. One product record in Propel feeds many ERP destinations, with mapping and rules configured per system—no separate integration project for each one.

Teams Mid-Migration

Moving from a legacy ERP to a new platform? Manufacturing Hub can feed both during the transition, keeping product data consistent across old and new systems so you can migrate on your timeline without a data gap.

Teams with Contract Manufacturers

Manufacturing Hub extends the product record to the ERPs your CMs and partners depend on, so the parts, BOMs, and changes they build from stay aligned with engineering—reducing rework and quality escapes across the value chain.

Standardizing the PLM-to-ERP Handoff

DesignHub streamlines how critical design data gets into your PLM. A new approach with removes brittle, manual re-entry. Sessions standardize mappings and rules, where users can preview the resulting items, and compare outcomes across sessions before committing a draft. The result is a governed, repeatable handoff that makes integrations a true advantage and keeps the product record accurate from day one.

FAQ

Is Manufacturing Hub a separate add-on or an extra cost?

Manufacturing Hub is not a separate product, but it does come at an additional cost. Pricing varies based on which ERP integrations you need and how many are implemented. Contact us for details.

Does Manufacturing Hub support bringing information from ERP into Propel?

Yes, Manufacturing Hub is able to support the flow of data from ERP to Propel. Typically this entails component cost, quantity on hand, and serial numbers.

Which ERP systems does Manufacturing Hub connect to?

Manufacturing Hub supports a broad range of leading ERP platforms, including Oracle NetSuite, Oracle ERP Cloud, SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle JD Edwards, SAP Business ByDesign, SAP ECC, IFS Cloud / IFS ERP, Epicor ERP, Acumatica, Infor ERP, Sage 200 / X3, Odoo. Its flexible architecture also supports additional ERP integrations through APIs and connectors as your toolset evolves.

What data does Manufacturing Hub move into ERP?

Manufacturing Hub propagates released BOMs, engineering change orders (ECO), part masters, revision data, document/specification links, and approved manufacturer list (AML) updates—triggered automatically when a change is approved in Propel.

Which change types does Manufacturing Hub support?

Manufacturing Hub handles ECOs, Engineering Change Requests (ECR), Deviation/Waiver records, and Stop-Ship/Field Change Orders (FCO).

Do I need to replace my existing ERP?

No. Manufacturing Hub works with the ERP systems you already run. It connects Propel to your existing platform—or platforms—so you get a clean product data handoff without changing the systems your business depends on.

How does Manufacturing Hub handle multiple ERP systems?

Manufacturing Hub can feed several ERP instances from a single product record in Propel, with mapping and rules configured for each destination. That makes it a fit for manufacturers with regional systems, multiple business units, contract manufacturers, or an in-progress ERP migration.

How long does implementation take?

Because Manufacturing Hub uses configurable mappings and pre-built connectors, most teams see value in weeks—not the months typical of custom ERP integration projects.