Propel’s Summer 2026 release includes Manufacturing Hub, which integrates PLM with multiple ERP platforms, creating a continuous product thread throughout the product lifecycle.
Manufacturing Hub automatically sends affected items, BOMs, manufacturer parts, and supplier data to the ERP system the moment an engineering change order (ECO) is approved in Propel.
"Manufacturers lose enormous amounts of time and money when engineering changes don't make it cleanly into production systems," says Eric Schrader, chief product officer, Propel. "Manufacturing Hub removes that friction entirely. Our approach is to enable a truly bidirectional product thread where operational data like component costs, lead times, and supplier status flows from the ERP back into Propel to enrich the engineering record. Teams should be building great products, not managing integrations."
Key takeaways:
· Manufacturing Hub ensures every data transfer is securely logged, supporting audit requirements across regulated industries, with direct support for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and ISO 9001 compliance requirements. This end-to-end traceability accelerates root cause analysis when issues arise, reduces disputes between engineering and operations, and supports accountability across the entire product thread.
· Manufacturing Hub meets manufacturers where they are, hosted on-premises or in the cloud. It supports teams with one or many ERP solutions, such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, and others.
· Manufacturing Hub is powered by Razorleaf, Propel's technology partner for integrations.
