PLMIG

PLM Interest Group

PLM User Forum

The PLMIG is running 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.

• 13-14 November, Reading, UK

• 18-19 November, Cleveland, OH

This means that the two meetings build on each other.  They 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 follow the normal PLMIG format, which means that there are 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.

Details

The background and benefits of these meetings have been developed with extensive input from user companies and there are many related reasons why the User Forum events are needed.  Follow the links below for:-

• How to Multiply PLM Expertise
• Dealing With PLM Complexity
• Issues on the User Forum Agenda
• Building on User Experience

Format and Agenda

Both meetings have the same format and follow the same agenda.  The structure of the meetings can be found via:-

• User Forum Agenda and Format

Wider Support

The background and benefits of these meetings have been published regularly in 2PLM. It may also be useful to read John Stark's own views on the need for these meetings, as expressed in his 2PLM leader articles:-

• Moving Forward with PLM
• The Extent of PLM Complexity
• Benefits of the User Forums

How to Register

Registration for the Reading and Cleveland meetings is now closed.  You can view and download the event Overview and Agenda, and register your interest in taking part in the next meetings in the series via userforum@plmig.com.