PLM Interest Group

The PLMIG is all about useful, accurate, detailed PLM knowledge.  Knowledge that is formulated into structures you can understand and use.  And the PLMIG is all about improvement: addressing the barriers and complexities that can make PLM so difficult to apply effectively, and leading change so that the industry gets better for everyone.

In its 18 years of existence the PLMIG has generated a vast amount of neutral knowledge, tools and guidance for PLM practitioners.  Choose a heading or theme from the list below and follow the links.    { See the full page >>> }

PLM manuals and handbooks to help carry out the most important tasks of PLM Managers.

Buy PLMIG publications on Amazon.

Raise your horizons and apply a range of advanced techniques to your implementation in the quest for excellence.

Excellence Starts Here >>>

Industry-wide definition and agreement of what Best Practice in PLM actually is - and how to make use of it.

Work with PLM practitioners from other user companies to share techniques and resolve detailed problems.

User Collaboration >>>

The PLMIG is the driving force behind industry moves to develop and establish a recognised PLM Profession.

Get Professional >>>

Calibrate PLM in detailed financial terms, and integrate PLM with the financial performance of your business.

Prove the outturns >>>

Sidestep the hype.  Envision the future, define a roadmap, and maximise the impact of your PLM in the Digital Age.

Get Digital >>>

Basic information about PLM.

Getting started and early development.

Managing the real PLM implementation.

PLMIG tools and methodologies in electronic format for easy dissemination and adoption.

High-end approaches to PLM.

Calculate the $/€/£ costs and benefits of your current implementation and future plans.

Work with PLM Managers from other user companies.

Active intervention to improve your implementation.

See how research programmes can advance PLM beyond its current horizons.

Find subjects by name.

There are 3 Membership options to cover the varying ranges of involvement from use of the tools through to direct corporate support.  Tools and journals can also be purchased from the Store.