Client: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
Industry: Lasers, Optical Components/Transceivers
Organization size: 3300
Solution: Successfully moved from PTC Windchill to PLM
Headquarters: Sugar Land, TX
Website: https://ao-inc.com/
Applied Optoelectronics (AOI) Implements Enterprise Wide Version Control & Structures with Oracle Cloud PLM
Business Challenges
Applied Optoelectronics (AOI) needed to modernize its product lifecycle management to support global operations across the U.S., Taiwan, and China. Their legacy PTC Windchill system limited visibility and control over complex BOMs and processes. GoSaaS worked closely with the AOI team to standardize their PLM and Quality data and processes in Oracle Cloud PLM, enabling seamless integrations with SAP, MES, and CAD tools.
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Needed greater control and comparison of BOMs to support efficient product development.
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Global process alignment across teams in the U.S., Taiwan, and China.
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Managing the migration of highly complex data, including hundreds of thousands of items, BOMs, and attachments
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Data quality issues, which necessitated a Phase 0 assessment to cleanse and standardize before migration
“We were exploring PLM cloud solutions to determine our next steps and address issues with our item master. By leveraging Oracle Product Management and Product Information Management, which provide the flexibility to separate design and manufacturing items in the cloud, we successfully reduced approval times and improved field look-up efficiency.”
- Kyle Hu, Sr. MIS Manager, Applied Optoelectronics
Solution and Results
The project delivered a successful migration from PTC Windchill to Oracle Cloud PLM, providing AOI with a centralized and scalable platform for managing product data across all global locations. With GoSaaS’s support, AOI achieved greater control over complex BOMs, streamlined global processes, and ensured seamless integrations with ERP, MES, and CAD systems—establishing a true single source of truth for its operations.
- Transformed processes by successfully migrating from a legacy PLM platform to Oracle PLM Cloud
- Configured workflows to scale for global design & quality processes
- Cleansed & standardized data and achieved seamless bi-directional Integrations with ERP & CAD systems
AOI expressed high satisfaction with the project outcomes and GoSaaS partnership. Business drivers were fully met, and project leaders maintained strong collaboration with both IT and business teams. AOI leadership recognized the Oracle PLM Cloud implementation as a smooth transition with future scalability.
About GoSaaS
GoSaaS enables high-tech manufacturing, life sciences, and CPG companies to create value for their stakeholders. Headquartered in the US, GoSaaS is a certified Oracle PLM Cloud and Agile PLM Partner. We have worked with more than 250 customers across both platforms.
Learn more about GoSaaS at: www.gosaas.ai