Product Lifecycle Management (Volume 1)

This comprehensive guide to PLM equips readers with essential skills for implementation, exploring key components and current trends in the field of Product Lifecycle Management (Volume 1).

This fifth edition of Product Lifecycle Management (Volume 1) builds upon the success of its predecessor, the most frequently cited publication in the field. It offers readers a comprehensive overview of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), equipping them with the necessary skills to implement PLM effectively within their organizations. Fully updated, this edition reflects the latest technological and management advancements that have emerged since the fourth edition, ensuring that readers are well-informed about current practices and innovations.

Product Lifecycle Management (Volume 1) delves into various components of PLM, including product-related business processes, product data, and product data management (PDM) systems. It also explores other PLM applications, best practices, and the alignment of PLM with company objectives and organizational structures. Additionally, the book discusses the interplay between PLM and contemporary concepts such as the Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, Digital Twins, and Digital Threads, highlighting the relevance of PLM in today's interconnected landscape.

The book not only explains what PLM is and its necessity but also outlines the environment in which products are conceived, developed, manufactured, supported, and eventually retired. Key activities related to PLM Initiatives, including organizational change management (OCM) and project management, are thoroughly examined. The concluding sections of Product Lifecycle Management (Volume 1) detail the typical steps and activities involved in a PLM project or initiative, providing readers with a clear roadmap for successful implementation.