This second volume moves beyond a general introduction to product
lifecycle management (PLM) and its principal elements to provide a more
in-depth analysis of the subjects introduced in Volume 1 (21st Century
Paradigm for Product Realisation).
Providing insights into the emergence of PLM and the opportunities it
offers, key concepts such as the PLM Grid and the PLM Paradigm are
introduced along with the main components of PLM and the associated
characteristics, issues and approaches.
Detailing the 10 components of PLM: objectives and metrics; management
and organisation; business processes; people; product data; PDM systems;
other PLM applications; facilities and equipment; methods; and products,
it provides examples and best practices.
The book concludes with instructions to help readers implement and use
PLM successfully, including outlining the phases of a PLM Initiative:
development of PLM vision and strategy; documentation of the current
situation; description of future scenarios; development of
implementation strategies and plans; implementation and use. The main
activities, tasks, methods, timing and tools of the different phases are
also described.