🌐 Easy export compliance with Supplier Connect
Teamcenter Supplier Connect helped a global leader achieve export compliance – discover how 👇🏻
A global leader in a highly regulated industry needed to enhance how they collaborate with their growing supply base while adhering to strict export compliance rules. As their products became more complex, their existing supplier collaboration tools struggled to keep up. They turned to Teamcenter Supplier Connect, which provided the perfect solution to streamline data sharing, ensure compliance, and scale as their business grows. Here’s how Teamcenter Supplier Connect helped them achieve best-in-class export compliance and set the stage for future success.
The challenge ⤵️
Scale supplier collaboration + ensure export compliance
This global company faced several challenges common to industries with complex supply chains:
📈 Increased product complexity – managing and sharing engineering data with suppliers became more difficult as products grew more sophisticated
🛡️ Stricter regulations – they needed to control how engineering data was shared to comply with export regulations
🚀 Scalability – with an expanding number of suppliers, they needed a collaboration tool that could scale effectively without compromising security or compliance
Their current tools were no longer sufficient to meet these needs. As a long-time Teamcenter customer, they evaluated Teamcenter Supplier Connect and found it to be the perfect fit.
Why Teamcenter Supplier Connect was the best choice
Teamcenter Supplier Connect offered the right combination of features to meet the company’s needs:
🔗 Seamless engineering data sharing – collate and share data effortlessly across Teamcenter instances
✅ Built-in export compliance – ensure all data sharing follows export compliance guidelines
🔄 Integration with internal systems – validate supplier approvals before sharing data
🗂️ Supplier-initiated file sharing – secure file sharing initiated by suppliers through a dedicated portal
🖥️ Simplified user experience – an intuitive, easy-to-use interface tailored to suppliers’ needs
These capabilities improved security, efficiency, and the overall supplier collaboration process.
A bi-directional flow of data
Teamcenter Supplier Connect facilitated a seamless, bi-directional exchange of data. The company was able to share a wide variety of engineering data, from technical drawings to simulation files. With file sizes often exceeding 5GB and an average of 1,000 monthly transactions across different suppliers, the need for a scalable system was crucial.
More suppliers are being onboarded every month, and the company continues to experience smooth, secure collaboration that supports their innovation and product development goals.
Easy transition for IT and business teams
One major advantage of using Teamcenter Supplier Connect was the smooth transition from their previous solution. The company had been using Teamcenter for years, so both IT and business teams were familiar with the platform. This made the adoption process quick and painless, with no significant learning curve or technical issues.
This seamless transition reduced downtime and allowed the company to begin benefiting from the new system almost immediately. The familiar Teamcenter environment also ensured consistent user experiences across the organization.
Future growth: expanding supplier collaboration
Looking ahead, the company plans to build on this success by using Teamcenter Supplier Connect to support even more complex business processes. They’re confident the solution will continue to evolve as their needs change, helping them maintain a competitive advantage in an increasingly regulated industry.
Key takeaways ⤵️
Why Teamcenter Supplier Connect is a game changer
Here’s a quick summary of how Teamcenter Supplier Connect helped this company:
📊 Improved compliance – built-in export compliance features ensure safe data sharing
🤝 Enhanced collaboration – seamless sharing of engineering data with suppliers, even for large files
📈 Scalability – easily accommodates growing supplier needs and transaction volumes
🛠️ Ease of adoption – smooth transition for IT and business teams, with no significant learning curve
🌟 Future-ready – a flexible solution to support more complex processes in the future
Looking for a solution to streamline your supplier collaboration and ensure compliance with industry regulations?
Teamcenter Supplier Connect offers the tools you need to optimize supplier interactions and scale with confidence.
If you’re ready to boost collaboration while maintaining compliance, Teamcenter Supplier Connect is the answer. Learn more today!
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