In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, efficiency and connectivity are key drivers of success. Autodesk offers two powerful cloud-based solutions—Fusion Manage and Fusion Operations—that integrate seamlessly with its suite of design and engineering tools, creating a unified ecosystem for product development and production management.

What is Fusion Manage?

Fusion Manage is Autodesk’s Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform designed to connect people, processes, and data throughout the product lifecycle. It provides tools for project management, change control, and Bill of Materials (BOM) management, ensuring that teams have real-time visibility into product data and workflows.
Key Benefits:

• Cloud-based scalability for businesses of all sizes
• Customizable workflows to match organizational needs
• Integration with CAD tools like Autodesk Fusion, Inventor, and AutoCAD
• API connectivity for ERP, CRM, and PDM systems

Autodesk PLM helps eliminate confusion by connecting teams through centralized data and streamlined process management. By consolidating workflows and providing stakeholders with real-time access to the latest information—wherever and whenever they need it—you can reduce clutter and improve collaboration. This approach ensures smoother communication across internal departments and fosters stronger partnerships with external stakeholders

What is Fusion Operations?

Fusion Operations acts as a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), delivering real-time insights into shop floor activities. It helps manufacturers track production schedules, monitor machine performance, and manage inventory—all from a centralized dashboard.
Key Benefits:

• Real-time production tracking for improved efficiency
• Quality control and traceability to meet industry standards
• Preventive maintenance management to reduce downtime
• Integration with PLM systems for a connected workflow

Key Modules within Fusion Operations

Production Tracking

With Fusion Operations, you can efficiently manage and monitor production activities. Key capabilities include:

• Create Products and define their specifications.
• Set up Operations required for manufacturing.
• Generate Production Orders to schedule and track work.
• Assign Workers to specific tasks.
• Monitor real-time status of each production order.
• Access detailed data reports for performance insights.

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Inventory Management

Fusion Operations simplifies inventory control with features such as:

• Assign Bills of Materials (BOM) to products for accurate planning.
• Create Purchase Orders to procure required materials.
• Perform Receiving Movements to update stock upon delivery.
• Activate Lot Traceability for compliance and quality assurance.
• Automatically update material inventory for real-time accuracy.

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Quality Management

Ensure product quality and compliance through:

• Define Parameters based on required specifications.
• Create Checklists and link them to defined parameters.
• Assign Checklists to relevant operations for consistent quality checks.
• Generate Checklist Reports for documentation and audits.

Seamless Integration

While Fusion Manage focuses on streamlining product development processes, Fusion Operations (formerly Prodsmart) delivers visibility and control on the production floor. Acting as a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), it monitors, tracks, and optimizes every stage of manufacturing—from raw material intake to final assembly.

Integration with Fusion

Fusion Operations integrates seamlessly with Fusion by transforming digital designs into actionable production data. Manufacturers gain real-time insights into shop floor activities, track production orders, and identify inefficiencies—ensuring that every design is built exactly as intended.

Integration with Fusion Manage

The connection between Fusion Manage and Fusion Operations closes the loop between product design and manufacturing execution. Once a design or process change is approved in PLM, Fusion Operations instantly updates the shop floor with the latest instructions, reducing costly errors and shortening lead times.

Why Integration Matters

When Fusion Manage and Fusion Operations work together, they create a closed-loop system that bridges design and manufacturing. This integration ensures:

• Seamless data exchange between PLM and MES
• Unified view of product lifecycle and production processes
• Better decision-making through real-time visibility
• Improved collaboration across engineering and manufacturing teams

For example, BOM data from Fusion Manage can flow directly into Fusion Operations, enabling accurate production planning and reducing errors. Similarly, machine performance data from Fusion Operations can inform design changes in Fusion Manage, creating a feedback loop that drives continuous improvement.

Integration with Autodesk Products

Both platforms integrate with Autodesk’s core tools:

• Fusion : Design, simulation, and manufacturing in one environment
• Inventor: Advanced mechanical design linked to PLM workflows
• AutoCAD: 2D/3D design connected to lifecycle data
• Vault: Secure data management integrated with PLM for version control

This connectivity ensures that every stakeholder—from design engineers to shop floor managers—works from the same source of truth.

Closing Thoughts

Integrating Fusion Manage and Fusion Operations with Autodesk products empowers manufacturers to streamline workflows, reduce errors, and accelerate innovation. By connecting design and production in a single ecosystem, businesses gain the agility and insight needed to thrive in a fast-paced market.