ENOVIA SmarTeam Implementation at Sauder Woodworking

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ENOVIA SmarTeam Implementation at Sauder Woodworking

Case study showing how ENOVIA SmarTeam replaced spreadsheets with a single PLM source integrated to ERP and MRP, cutting design cycles 33 percent and increasing SKU capacity 50 percent.

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June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Sauder Woodworking replaced five separate spreadsheets with ENOVIA SmarTeam on Windows and SQL Server. The PLM system became the single source of product data for engineering, ERP, and MRP teams. Integration eliminated manual data entry, synchronized BOMs, and enabled automatic transfer of part numbers and revision data. Results included a reduction in average design cycle from 12 weeks to under 8 weeks and a 50 percent increase in annual SKU output without added staff.

Key takeaways

Single PLM database replaced multiple spreadsheets and eliminated duplicate manual entry

ENOVIA SmarTeam integrated directly with ERP and MRP to populate purchase orders and shipping documents

Design cycle time dropped from over 12 weeks to under 8 weeks, a 33 percent reduction

SKU output rose from 130 to more than 200 per year with no increase in headcount

Windows and SQL Server platform lowered implementation and maintenance costs

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