# Workflows

Use Violet **Workflows** to sync data between tools, automate repetitive tasks, establish simulation pipelines, set up notifications, and more. 

For example:

* Sync part data from your PDM to your MES, enabling  engineering BOM (in PDM/PLM) and your manufacturing BOM (in an MES)
* Sync purchase orders, item receipts and bills to your accounting system or ERP
* Send an email, create a purchase request, or update a Jira ticket when a part is released
* Initiate a simulation run when a key design parameter is changed

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## Getting started

Create your own data sync workflows [here](/features/workflows/data-sync-workflows.md), or check out some popular syncs [here](/features/workflows/data-sync-workflows/example-syncs.md).

Violet provides comprehensive error tracking and detailed observability into health & status and performance metrics for your workflows. Read more [here](/features/workflows/observability.md).


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