For any PLM implementation to be successful you need to understand:
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Your company specific business initiatives and drivers
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The barriers to achieving those initiatives
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The value PLM can bring in overcoming those barriers
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The capabilities which will provide this value
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Typical issues uncovered include:
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Non-value added activities
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Repetitive activities
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Manual, paper-based processes
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Excessive time spent managing compliance
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Lack of access to the right information at the right time
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Manual data entry and re-entry
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Supply chain communication issues
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Your PLM solution is the one which gives you the most:
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Business Benefit
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Business Value … supporting your Business Initiatives and Goals
Achieving this requires a 3-step approach
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Value Discovery Analysis
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Solution Roadmap Definition
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Implement and Measure Business Value