PLM Interest Group : PLM User Forum Format

The PLMIG will run two PLM User Forum events, in Europe and the USA, during November 2008. These independent, neutral 2-day workshops are for PLM user participants to share views, experiences, and methodologies with each other.

European Forum

13-14 November, Reading, UK

USA Forum

18-19 November, Cleveland, OH

This means that the two meetings will build on each other. They will share a common format, and participants in either meeting will receive the results of both. The combined results should be available by mid-December.

They will follow the normal PLMIG format, which means that there will be no screens, no exhibitions, and no sales presentations. They are pure interaction time, and include a written Summary Document of the proceedings after the event. The aim is to deliver a common view of how to approach and implement PLM.

Format

After an hour or so of lead-in by the PLMIG, the rest of the sessions are all delegate working time. The format allows you to present your views about PLM to the group for discussion, and to build a working template of ideas to take back for use within your own implementation.

Day 1: Morning

Introductions
Current Status of PLM [PLMIG Material]
Current Status of PLM [Delegate Views]

Day 1: Afternoon

PLM Implementations and Issues [Delegate Presentations, 20 Minutes each]
Summary of Themes and Issues

Day 2: Morning

Review of Day 1
A Formalised Approach to PLM
Elements of a Structured Approach

Day 2: Afternoon

Issues, Drivers and Barriers
Process and Documentation Templates
Developing a Roadmap
The Way Forward

How to Register

The delegate fee for the Forum is �1200 / �900 / $1500. You can download and print out the event Overview and Agenda, and Registration Forms for Reading or Cleveland.

You will be contacted after registration for the issues and presentation subjects that you would like to input to the meeting.