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.