With the advancement of information technology, manufacturing companies are undergoing significant transformations. Today, more and more application software is being used in the industry, such as CAX (CAD, CAM, CAPP, and CAE), PLM, and ERP systems. These tools help manage product definitions, process descriptions, and production controls, but they often operate in heterogeneous environments. Data is stored across different physical systems, which makes it challenging to share and integrate information between them. As a result, there is an urgent need for enterprise application system integration to enable seamless information sharing across organizations. The integration of these systems is essential because each enterprise has its own unique set of information systems and databases, making interoperability difficult. To address this challenge, this paper proposes an inter-enterprise system integration approach based on PLM (Product Lifecycle Management). This framework aims to unify and share information across different systems efficiently. One of the key reasons for integrating systems using PLM is the differing focus of each system throughout the product lifecycle. For instance, CAX systems are primarily used for design and analysis, while PLM manages product-related data and processes, and ERP handles enterprise resources like people, finance, and materials. Due to these differences, inconsistencies arise, leading to "information silos" that prevent full utilization of available resources. Integrating these systems helps eliminate these barriers and promotes better collaboration. Moreover, achieving comprehensive product lifecycle management requires the integration of multiple systems. No single system can handle all aspects of the lifecycle, so leveraging existing resources through integration is both necessary and cost-effective. In terms of system integration, several factors must be considered, including technical compatibility, organizational structure, staffing, and cost. The higher the level of integration, the greater the impact on business operations. Therefore, careful planning is essential to ensure a smooth transition. A proposed integration framework includes Web services and XML technologies to facilitate communication between different systems. Web services provide a platform-independent way to exchange information, while XML serves as a common data format that allows for easy data transformation and sharing. Web services offer advantages such as encapsulation, loose coupling, and platform independence, making them ideal for integrating diverse systems. They use protocols like SOAP and WSDL to define how services communicate and what functions are available. This enables seamless interaction between PLM, ERP, and CAX systems. XML, on the other hand, is widely used due to its flexibility, scalability, and ease of use. It allows different systems to exchange structured data efficiently. For example, BOM (Bill of Materials) is a critical piece of data exchanged between PLM and ERP systems. By using XML as an intermediate format, systems can convert their internal data into a standardized format for seamless communication. In conclusion, the integration of enterprise application systems based on PLM is becoming increasingly important as manufacturing industries continue to evolve. By leveraging existing resources and implementing advanced technologies like Web services and XML, companies can achieve greater efficiency, reduce redundancy, and improve overall performance. However, challenges such as security and standardization still require further research and development.

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