In the development of complex, multi-disciplinary products and the execution of large-scale projects across various industries, the native Route Management capabilities within the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE PLM platform often fall short of enterprise requirements in several critical areas:

  • Clarity, forecasting, and precise task definition throughout the product development lifecycle
  • Organizational and systematic standardization of processes, eliminating reliance on manual oversight
  • Seamless integration of workflows with internal forms, documents, and approval mechanisms
  • Effective management of communication and intricate processes inherent to product development
  • Reduction of human error and associated risks
  • Precise tracking of transaction history and all activities during process execution

The limitations of the standard Route Management module create significant challenges in the accurate implementation of engineering processes and multi-disciplinary product development. Consequently, organizations are often forced to rely on fragmented tools or supplementary systems, which introduce complexity, increase operational risk, and burden enterprise resources.

PLMLeads vFLOW is a comprehensive, fully integrated workflow solution designed to address these challenges. Built on BPMN 2.0 standards and deeply embedded within the Dassault Systèmes 3DEXPERIENCE platform, vFLOW delivers powerful, enterprise-grade process automation tailored for large-scale, process-oriented organizations engaged in integrated product development.

As a web-based solution and one of the most advanced workflow engines available, PLMLeads vFLOW is the first of its kind to offer native, user-centric integration with 3DEXPERIENCE. It empowers organizations to design, configure, and execute processes of any size and complexity in full compliance with industry standards.

Core Components of PLMLeads vFLOW (BPA)
The solution comprises four primary modules:
Workflow Diagram
A specialized designer for modeling and configuring processes according to BPMN standards and advanced technical requirements.
Workflow Process
A dedicated execution environment for task management, real-time tracking, transaction monitoring, data analysis, and live visibility of process activities.
Workflow Form
A powerful connector for creating, managing, completing, and approving process-specific forms while maintaining full integration with 3DEXPERIENCE data.
Workflow Report
An advanced reporting engine that enables users and managers to generate comprehensive, real-time reports and analytics for each process.

Key Capabilities of PLMLeads vFLOW

  • Full integration with 3DEXPERIENCE interface, data model, and user experience
  • Ability to define highly customized processes supporting parallel, sequential, and iterative (reversible) steps
  • Flexible assignment of user roles and instructions aligned with product development methodologies
  • Multi-language and multi-calendar support
  • Seamless integration with existing enterprise applications and full support for Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
  • Easy tracking and monitoring of requests throughout their lifecycle
  • Creation of integrated organizational forms linked directly to workflows and 3DEXPERIENCE data objects
  • Enforcement of granular security policies to control data access at each process stage
  • Robust error and exception handling, analysis, and management within workflows
  • Comprehensive versioning and management of processes, structures, organizational models, documents, and reports
  • Ability to update and redeploy process models without disrupting active workflows
  • Support for concurrent execution of multiple versions of the same process
  • Delegation of decision-making authority at specific process gates based on customizable rules
  • Multiple process initiation options, including time-based triggers, events, or manual start
  • High-performance processing engine capable of handling complex, high-volume workflows
  • Intuitive, user-friendly interface allowing simple modifications with minimal or no training
  • Automatic invocation of relevant forms at process start based on predefined business rules
  • Advanced form design capabilities leveraging existing 3DEXPERIENCE objects and data
  • Automated alerts and tracking for cancelled, suspended, or overdue workflows
  • Generation of rich executive reports and visual dashboards
  • Sandbox environment for process simulation, testing, and validation before enterprise deployment