PLM Interest Group

Whatever your PLM question, you will find a Dashboard of ideas here....

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PLM encompasses a huge range of subjects, from Adopting PLM for novices, to Recovery and Redirection when things are not performing so well.

Get to grips with the complexities of PLM, and cover all the bases for an effective implementation.  The PLMIG has the widest range of neutral tools and advice, laid out in a way that is easy to understand.

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To demystify PLM, there are 8 "must know" things that a good PLM Manager should provide. These should be part of every well-managed implementation.

See the list, and make sure they are part of your company's awareness material.

Demystify PLM >>>

PLM Managers concentrate on establishing an environment that will enable their company to develop products Right First Time - but forget that PLM itself should also be implemented Right First Time.

The tools and techniques to do this are already available.  All you have to do is use them.

Right First Time >>>

PLM Teams have to make 5-year and 10-year plans, but what kind of future should be planned for?

Looking back at predictions that were made in the past decade, the PLM industry has actually made very little progress.  There needs to be a common industry vision if this is to improve.

Industry Vision >>>

For those at the early stages of discovering and adopting PLM, the whole subject can seem very hard to understand.  There is a saying that understanding PLM is like "grasping fog".

The good news is that PLM does have a structure, and there is a correct and effective way to guide your company through the process of PLM adoption.

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Membership of the PLMIG means you always have someone to provide an answer to your question.  

Many PLM problems can be resolved with some simple feedback, rather than a full-blown consultancy exercise.

The PLMIG has a standard response method for Members that can provide the necessary insights.

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