Multicompany structure types

An PLM / LN implementation usually consists of multiple companies that form a multicompany structure. Depending on your business requirements and on the technical possibilities, you can set up the following combinations of logistic and financial companies in a multicompany structure:

  • Single logistic/single finance company structure
  • Single logistic/multifinance company structure
  • Multilogistic/single finance company structure
  • A multilogistic/multifinance company structure.

For details on multicompany structures, see the User’s Guide for Multicompany Structures (U9504 US).

A PLM implementation with integration to CSI/SyteLine or any other ERP, does not require the definition of a company structure. It is expected that PLM operations in a defined company number.