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BOM API for PLM Integration: XML Web Services API

Integrating parts information with your internal data, systems and workflows. Access the component data required for enterprise systems.

Improved decisions and proactive parts management, through the power of integrated content

The IHS Markit Parts XML Web Services API is an easy-to-use toolkit that allows you to integrate detailed IHS Markit parts information with your internal data, systems and workflows. When integrated, Parts XML enables users to access the component data they require from within the business applications they use on a daily – commercial or custom PLM, PDM, ERP and other enterprise systems. With Parts XML Web Services, you can:

Get products to market faster
Comply with regulations and export controls
Reduce costs
Find suitable components quickly
Leverage trusted suppliers
Manage product change and end of life notifications
Find part crosses, fit-form-function replacements and equivalent parts
Use the included XML test interface to speed your development efforts

XML API Integration

Integrate IHS Markit Parts XML Web Services With:	So You Can:
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems	Load and maintain technical and lifecycle part information in your PLM system Monitor your approved parts and automatically update PLM systems/workflows with updated part obsolescence, compliance, datasheets and other technical information Search and find alternative parts for obsolete or constrained supply parts Access detailed parametric part content, datasheets and documents Support NPI (new part introduction) processes in your PLM system
Environmental Compliance Management Systems	Load and maintain environmental and regulatory part information in your compliance system Monitor your approved parts and update Environmental Compliance systems/workflows with updated compliance information including RoHS/REACH, FMD (full material disclosure), Conflict Minerals declarations and certificates of compliance Support Conflict Minerals reporting requirements with EICC-GeSI-ready XML
Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Systems	Load and maintain technical and lifecycle part information in your EDA systems Enable part search and research Support part selection based on technical part information Leverage parametric content such as pin counts and package dimensions
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Systems	Load and maintain technical and lifecycle part information in your ERP system Monitor your approved parts and update ERP systems/workflows with updated part obsolescence and high-level compliance information Support NPI (new part introduction) process in your ERP system
Parametric Search Tools	Integrate component parametric data into your bespoke search tools

Industry Success Stories

Sanmina-SCI Corporation Enjoys Immediate Access to Standards 6,600 Times a Year

Many premier electronics brands rely on this global manufacturer -- with its 37,000 employees and 60+ plants across 4 continents -- to ensure that their products meet applicable quality standards and customer expectations. Its employees access standards data from their desktops 6,600 times per year, saving time and boosting efficiency.

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IEC Electronics defuses supply chain risks and boosts operational efficiency to enhance competitive edge

As a leader in electronic manufacturing services, this US-based company streamlined work processes across six departments, reduced turnaround on RFP deliverables from as much as two weeks to 72 hours, enabled customers to plan for product end-of-life issues and achieved strong ROI by enabling one staffer to do the work of five employees.

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ADTRAN, Inc. Makes Successful Transition to RoHS Compliant Products for European Market

This worldwide provider of networking/communications equipment achieved a 90%+ success rate for validating compliance with European environmental regulations while remaining on schedule for all deliveries and establishing infrastructure to ensure compliance in the other international markets it serves.

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e2v Meets Urgent Customer Need and Protects Business by Enabling Conflict Mineral Compliance

This global technology provider helped a customer comply with conflict-mineral regulations related to 548 electronic components from 60 companies in the supply chain -- securing a £1 million contract renewal, avoiding a roadblock to future orders and preventing the loss of 2 months’ work by a key employee.

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