Link to EDS web site where the EDS/ECS partnership is explained.  ECS provides an EDS approved simple-to-use interface to IMDS called ICM2

http://services.mdsystem.com/magnoliaPublic/en/services/icm2.html

EDS whitepaper on ICM2

eCenter ICM2 - Manage your IMDS data in house

The In-house Material Data Management Solution

THE CHALLENGE
For suppliers in the automotive industry, the maintenance of material data in the International Material Data System (IMDS) is essential because of legal requirements and the requirements of automobile manufacturers to provide material information about their products. An automotive supplier has an enormous diversity of components which need to be represented within IMDS.

Identification of data from diverse systems and preparation of data for entry requires a great deal of effort and human resources. Costs for the initial entry and the necessary continuous revision can snowball with the number of parts to be managed and the numbers of suppliers and customers.

THE SOLUTION
The eCenter-icm2 application supports the collection, management and control of material data of your company, and is integrated in your in-house systems through standard interfaces.

Use eCenter-icm2 to combine your already existing data in your in-house systems with IMDS data structures. You reduce expenses and error rate by automation of data entry, validation and transmission.

Through its highly efficient user interface, eCenter-icm2 manages the processing of your complex information flows. Operational procedures are automated by workflow technology and eCenter-icm2 reliably protects your internal knowledge. A customizable reporting system supports documentation for internal and external purposes.

THE BENEFITS
With eCenter-icm2, you optimize your data management and more efficiently use existing resources. Your employees are relieved of administrative tasks and still retain complete control over sent and received data in IMDS. Through the integration into existing work processes, such as logistics and engineering, eCenter-icm2 ensures the use of high quality data within your company.

Key benefits of eCenter-icm2 are cost savings realized through avoiding manual data entry and improved data quality. This highly flexible solution guarantees to be prepared for future legal requirements and also economical future concepts like e.g. „Design for recycling“.

COMPREHENSIVE EXPERTISE
The eCenter-icm2 application is the result of a partnership between EDS and ECS. Building on the knowledge of both companies, eCenter-icm2 has the flexibility to be incorporated into diverse IT environments.

EDS, as the developer and host of IMDS combines its industry and process knowledge, as well as its software system icm2 (integrated corporate material management) with ECS, the PLM specialist.

ECS, provides its integration platform, eCenter, as a standardized interface that can easily integrate with other systems/applications (e.g. Teamcenter, SAP,…). This partnership provides continuous support and development of eCenter-icm2.

THE KEY FEATURES
By providing the capability to link IMDS with your existing data systems and processes, eCenter-icm2 provides the basis for efficient and consistent management of material data within your company. Special features of the application are: