Components of PLM
PLM includes:
Management of:
Product data and information (both its content and context)
The design chain
Documents and their associated content (all types, formats and media)
Requirements (functional, performance, quality, cost, physical factors, interoperability, time, etc.)
Product and project portfolios and product families
Assets (plant machinery and facilities, production line equipment)
In-service information supporting after sales
Program and project management
Visualization and collaboration
Component supplier management
Digital manufacturing
Product definition information authoring
Product analysis, validation, and simulation
Technical Publications such as:
Service manuals
User guides
Assembly instructions
Before implementing a PLM solution, there are some necessary steps to prepare your business. Here are a few examples of some guidelines to follow for a successful PLM implementation process.
Assemble a cross-functional team
Define and prioritize objectives from a business perspective
Develop timeline and set realistic goals
Identify solutions
Evaluate options
Select vendor
Develop roadmap
Conduct phased implementation
According to Machine Design, the seven steps to PLM are as follows:
Plan a strategy
Consolidate
Collaborate Internally
Automate change management
Automate Bill of Materials
Link engineering to its manufacturing data
Collaborate externally
Management of:
Product data and information (both its content and context)
The design chain
Documents and their associated content (all types, formats and media)
Requirements (functional, performance, quality, cost, physical factors, interoperability, time, etc.)
Product and project portfolios and product families
Assets (plant machinery and facilities, production line equipment)
In-service information supporting after sales
Program and project management
Visualization and collaboration
Component supplier management
Digital manufacturing
Product definition information authoring
Product analysis, validation, and simulation
Technical Publications such as:
Service manuals
User guides
Assembly instructions
Before implementing a PLM solution, there are some necessary steps to prepare your business. Here are a few examples of some guidelines to follow for a successful PLM implementation process.
Assemble a cross-functional team
Define and prioritize objectives from a business perspective
Develop timeline and set realistic goals
Identify solutions
Evaluate options
Select vendor
Develop roadmap
Conduct phased implementation
According to Machine Design, the seven steps to PLM are as follows:
Plan a strategy
Consolidate
Collaborate Internally
Automate change management
Automate Bill of Materials
Link engineering to its manufacturing data
Collaborate externally
