In the past year I shared with you my thoughts around PLM. Most of the post were based on discussions with customers, implementers, resellers and peers around the world. I learned a lot and will keep on learning I assume, as PLM has many aspects:
– the products, there are many products with the label PLM
– the concept, how do we interpret PLM per industry
– the customers, what do they want to achieve, without buzz-word
– the world, people and economic trends drive us sometime to irrational decisions
In this post I will give an overview from the 2008 posts, categorized by topic. I am looking forward to further suggestions in the comments if you are interested in more depth in certain areas. In parallel I will continue to share my experiences and provide an overview of best-practices and terminology experienced in the PLM space.
PLM concepts
Managing the MBOM is crucial for PLM
Is there a need for classification – and how should it be done ?
Is the PLM concept applicable for mid-market companies too ?
What will happen with PLM – looking towards 2050
PLM and ERP
PLM and ERP – the culture change, continued
Connecting PLM and ERP – part 1, part 2, part 3
PLM and ROI
Implementing PLM is too costly ?
Implementing PLM takes too long ?
Why implement PLM next to an ERP system ?
How is PLM different from CAD data management ?
Economical crisis creates the opportunity for change
Business Process Change
PLM in SMB requires a change in thinking
The management is responsible to initiate a change towards PLM
The change in automotive/aero supply chains to more advanced partners
How will mid-market companies pick-up the benefits from implementing PLM ?
Experiences
European Enovia Customer Conference (ECC)
PLM in Greece – does it exist ?
Is the concept for PLM mature enough ?
Don’t expect a bottom up PLM implementation to become successful
Conclusion
I would like to conclude with a quote from my favorite scientist, who taught us everything is relative, however:
“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”
Looking forward to your feedback, wishes in 2009 !
Jos Voskuil
Jos Voskuil's Weblog 
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January 2, 2009 at 8:49 am
bgteli
Hi Jos,
First of ALL Happy New Year.
I have been reading your post since few months.
those were really good.
I would like to read your views on On Demand PLM.
Thanks In Advance,
Bhushan Teli.
Thanks Bhushan, I will take it into account for the upcoming posts
Jos
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