PLM standards do not need to be massive, formalised documents developed by committees.  In some cases (such as definitions) they can be simple and concise; and in others (such as organisation and culture) they will need to be flexible and adaptable.

A starting list of possible standards, based on PLMIG experience and the recent discussion process, is offered below.  If selected, then an item on the list would be developed into a written, agreed, international standard that can be adopted and used anywhere in the industrialised world.  Comments and feedback are welcome.

• PLM Definiton
• Boardroom Vision
• PLM-PDM Relationship

• Part numbering
• Revision methodologies
• BOM management
• Access and control
• Critical information storage
• Continuous improvement

• Internal and external benchmarking
• PLM vs Business metrics
• 'As-Sold' vs 'As-Delivered' performance
• Standard formulae for calculating PLM ROI
• Enterprise roadmapping

• Organisational structure for PLM
• Communication and feedback mechanism
• Culture management
• Roles and skill sets
• Qualifications and accreditation

• Management of multiple business models
• Management of multiple product sets
• Product structure representation
• Configuration management

• CAD/CAE to PDM
• PLM-ERP
• PLM and Document/Content Management

• Data management best practice
• PDM administration
• Management of software in a PDM environment
• Long-term digital information management

This list is an overview of some of the standards that could benefit the PLM industry. They may not all be equally important, and it is likely that some prioritisation will be needed in order to avoid having to develop them all in parallel.

Input to, and comment about, this list is welcome from everyone involved in PLM.  If you feel that other standards should be added, or would like more information about the subjects listed, contact the PLMIG via standards@plmig.com.

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