Syntech Manufacturing (MES/MRP for Creatio)
How do you manage BOMs, revisions and ECNs so the floor always builds the current version?
Updated: · Author: Grygoriy Synieok
How it works in Syntech Manufacturing: BOM, revisions and ECN
A BOM holds components, quantities, units and operation numbers; subassemblies have their own BOMs. The routing defines the operation sequence, work centres, setup and run times, and inspection criteria.
A new revision copies the current one into Draft; once out of Draft, lines are locked. Revisions can be compared; after release one stays current and the previous one becomes Superseded.
BOMs can be imported from CSV, TSV, TXT, Excel, XML from SOLIDWORKS PDM or Autodesk Inventor, and JSON. The wizard maps columns and products and shows the difference; import creates Draft revisions only.
Limitations
- Changes are never applied retroactively to open orders; this is a deliberate rule.
- The product has no separate certification.
Comparison: BOM, revision and ECN management
| Criterion | Syntech Manufacturing | Siemens Opcenter | SAP Digital Manufacturing | Odoo Manufacturing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solution type | MES/MRP app on Creatio 8.x: CRM, contracts and production in one database | Siemens industrial MES suite | SAP cloud MES | Manufacturing app in the Odoo ERP suite |
| BOM revisions | Draft → release → Superseded, revision compare | Yes, usually with PLM | Via SAP S/4HANA / PLM data | BOM versions in the PLM app |
| ECN | Reason, effective date, starting serial, engineer approval | Through PLM (Teamcenter) | Through SAP PLM | Engineering change orders (ECO) in the PLM app |
| CAD/PDM import | CSV, Excel, XML from SOLIDWORKS PDM / Autodesk Inventor, JSON | Through PLM integration | Through PLM integration | Through apps and integrations |
| Orders during a change | Keep their revision | Depends on configuration | Depends on configuration | Depends on configuration |
| Deployment | On-premise or private cloud, isolated network | On-premise or cloud | SAP cloud service | Odoo cloud or on-premise |
General comparison based on publicly described product scope. Check specific editions with each vendor.
FAQ
How are BOMs, routings and revisions managed?
A BOM holds components, quantities, units and operation numbers; subassemblies have their own BOMs. A new revision copies the current one into Draft, lines lock once out of Draft, and after release the previous revision becomes Superseded.
What does an ECN contain?
The reason, effective date and starting serial number. It is approved by the chief process engineer.
Can BOMs be imported from CAD/PDM without immediate release?
Yes. Import creates Draft revisions only, which go through separate approval and release.
What happens to open orders after a new revision?
They keep their revision; changes are never applied retroactively.
Are product variants and approved substitutes supported?
Yes, variants and approved substitutes are part of the engineering data alongside revisions and ECNs.