Getting started in PLM

1 August 2008 | Source: CIMdata Inc.

This paper describes the evolution of PDM systems and their applicability to mid-sized manufacturing companies in multiple industry segments. The paper explains the key components of PDM that mid-sized companies should care about, how PDM can address their critical business issues, and the most critical best-practices related to the planning and implementation of a PDM system. Additionally, this paper describes what mid-sized companies need to do to get started with PDM, and how they should assess the suitability of the different PDM systems on the market.