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title: "MRP, ERP and PLM: 3 Acronyms That Drive Manufacturing"
description: Manufacturers must evolve to achieve Industry 4.0, integrating engineering functions with supply chain, production and marketing so information can be easily accessed and systems can effectively communicate with one another.
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## 3 Acronyms That Drive Manufacturing

In order to adopt the full competencies of Industry 4.0, manufacturers must transform their digital communications. The engineering functions need to be interconnected with the supply chain, the factory and marketing in a cost-effective manner. Information must be easily accessed so systems effectively communicate with one another. Advanced technologies can improve operations and deliver increased value to customers. There are three primary, interconnected software platforms utilized to integrate business functions: MRP, ERP and PLM.

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