Tips for Implementing PLM for SMEs
May 24, 2012
Now that cloud based technology has lowered the cost of implementing product lifecycle management (PLM) platforms to a level to which most small and midsized enterprises (SME) can take advantage many are still gun-shy when it comes to actually pursuing a suitable PLM solution. A recent article, “Ten Tips for PLM Success”, on CADalyst, helps direct such companies in choosing a PLM solution.
One of the best tips is to hire a professional. The analogy is made that PLM is like a do-it-yourself home repair project. Most of the time one gets in over their head and are forced to call a professional to clean up their mistake making the project more expensive and time consuming than necessary. As for PLM, it explains,
“PLM is no different. You need very specific expertise for these types of deployments, and many companies — out of a desire to save money and reduce the initial investment — think they can manage it internally with their IT team. Without the right level of knowledge on hand, however, deployments can take a lot longer and have a lower chance of success.”
All ten tips are great for small and midsized businesses intimidated by PLM solutions and the entire culture surrounding the once impossible notion of having one’s own PLM platform. Choosing the right professional for the job can be tricky which is why we recommend that companies look for providers with a proven record in customer service. As the article also explains, implementing a PLM solution that no one understands or can use is worthless.
Catherine Lamsfuss, May 24, 2012
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