Infor PLM Reviews

“Helpful in supporting cross team collaboration”

Pros

Handling multiple BOMs is very convenient and the change management process makes things so much easier . It also helps teams collaborate better across functions and supports more data-driven decision-making.

Cons

The pricing is on the high side. There also isn't much privacy for the organization and connecting it with other business systems can be challenging.

“smooth ERP sync”

Pros

One thing that really works well with Infor PLM Discrete is how smoothly it connects with other business systems especially ERP solutions. That kind of integration makes data sharing, synchronization and collaboration between departments much better which helps keep information consistent and accurate across different processes. The interface is also user friendly and the workflows feel very well organizes so it's easier for people to find what they need and get their work done inside the PLM system. That definitely helps shorten the learning curve and supports stronger adoption across the organization.

Cons

At the same time, connecting Infor PLM Discrete to existing tools like ERP or CAD software can be more involved than expected and may take extra effort. The integration side can become challenging because of compatibility limitations, data mapping issues or the need for custom interfaces to make everything work together properly.

“simple to use”

Pros

Handling engineering changes is very easy and it also makes it simple to store data such as drawings, documents and other files.

Cons

It's the best tool I've used so far.

“Better teamwork across time zones”

Pros

Working with this has made it possible for our team to collaborate at the same time across different departments, locations, time zones and even languages. It helps keep everyone involved in product development connected and communicating as quickly as possible.

Cons

Connecting it with other business systems and outside data sources can be challenging and in some cases it needs extra software or services to make everything work properly. For small to mid-sized companies, the cost of Infor PLM can also feel a bit high.

“Sped up my work”

Pros

Before we started using PLM, manual data entry and tight control over record structures were slowing Physik Instrumente down and limiting its ability to bring innovative products to the broader market. With PLM Discrete, handling document changes has become a core part of the process and approvals for those reported changes happen right away.

Cons

I honestly don't have any complaints or negative points to mention about Infor PLM Discrete.

“lower cost product delivery”

Pros

Using Infor PLM has really helped us move quality products from the warehouse to the market in a smoother way than we did before, while also keeping costs reasonable and lower.

Cons

Data privacy still needs improvement. In a few cases, company information was too easily accessible within Infor PLM.

“Efficient tools for complex data”

Pros

It handles large volumes of data and CAD models really well. The structure manager is simple to work with and the approval process plus item creation from the main landing page both feel very user friendly.

Cons

A few important workspace features are still missing and performance drops noticeably when working with very large files. The data files also demand a fairly powerful graphics card.

“limited scalability”

Pros

The real time reporting and analytics were really helpful for managing products and the automated workflows took a lot of the manual effort out of my day to day work.

Cons

After we stopped using CloudSuite, PLM Discrete no longer felt necessary. I also wasn't a fan of how narrowly focused PLM D seemed to be within such a small niche.

“Useful insights”

Pros

It delivers valuable insights that can be applied right away for detailed analysis and thorough reporting.

Cons

Interface is good overall but it could be made more beginner friendly so new users can get up to speed faster.

“powerful compliance control”

Pros

Handling complex BOMs is one of the strongest parts of Infor PLM and it also does a solid job of tracking product changes and revisions while helping teams stay aligned with industry and government compliance requirements. It supports manufacturers in streamlining product development, shortening time-to-market and improving collaboration across teams and departments. Overall, it's a valuable option for manufacturers that want to strengthen product development, stay on top of regulatory demands and use data to make better product and business decisions.

Cons

At the same time, PLM platforms can be fairly complicated and often take a lot of time and effort to implement, configure and tailor to specific business needs. Connecting it with other business systems and data sources can also be difficult sometimes requiring extra software or outside services. Cost is another factor especially for small and mid-sized companies since PLM solutions can be quite expensive.