It is easy & simple! The way it works in an open environment makes sense because you are sharing information that can help other manufacturers as well - which saves time when sourcing materials or equipment needed from OEM partners like us who supply components such as valves/pipes etc directly into our clients' production lines.
I have not had any issues using this system so far though we do work closely together (we provide parts) but sometimes there could just about maybe something missing? But nothing major really worth mentioning. We save loads amount's money through reducing stock levels due too wastage caused simply by lack knowledge within your own organisation regarding where certain items come from / how they're made ect..