PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT (PLM)
PLM Support Services
Implementation and Change Management:
PLM System Selection: Guide you in selecting the right PLM system based on your specific needs.
PLM System Implementation: Configure and customize the chosen PLM system for your workflows.
Data Migration and Integration: Migrate existing product data and integrate the PLM system with your current enterprise tools.
Change Management: Develop and implement strategies to ensure user adoption of the new PLM system.
Ongoing Support and Optimization:
Process Improvement: Continuously identify areas to optimize PLM workflows and user experience.
Training and Support: Provide ongoing training and support to help users leverage the PLM system effectively.
System Administration: Manage the PLM system infrastructure and ensure its smooth operation.
Additional Specialized Services:
PLM for Specific Industries: Offer tailored solutions for industries with specific PLM needs (e.g., Manufacturing, Aerospace).
Digital Thread Implementation: Help establish a digital thread to connect product data across the entire lifecycle.
PLM Security and Compliance: Ensure your PLM system meets relevant security and regulatory requirements.
PLM Engineering Change Management
Effective engineering change management is crucial for organizations that design, manufacture, or maintain complex products. Here are some key services offered to help you optimize your ECM processes:
Development and Implementation:
ECM Process Design: Develop a customized ECM process that aligns with your specific needs and industry standards.
Workflow Automation: Automate repetitive tasks within the ECM process to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
System Integration: Integrate your ECM system with existing engineering design and manufacturing tools (PLM, ERP, etc.) for a holistic view of product data.
Change Request Management:
Electronic Change Request System: Implement a system for capturing, reviewing, and approving change requests electronically.
Impact Assessment: Analyze the potential impact of proposed changes on factors like cost, schedule, and product performance.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with implementing changes.
Implementation and Tracking:
Change Order Management: Manage the approval and execution of approved change orders.
Document Control: Ensure all relevant documentation is updated to reflect the approved changes.
Training and Support: Provide training for stakeholders on the ECM process and tools.
Change Order Tracking: Track the progress of change orders through the entire process and monitor for any issues.