Many small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) believe Product Lifecycle
Management (PLM) solutions are out of their reach or are only achievable by
large, multinational organizations.
On the contrary, SMBs that have implemented a PLM strategy have cut the time and costs associated with product development, while raising quality and promoting innovation. Typical payback time on their investment is usually less than one year.
A recent analyst report published by the Aberdeen Group states that SMBs using PLM solutions experience higher revenue and lower development costs than companies NOT using PLM. In addition, SMB organizations that leverage PLM solutions hit their product launch goals 81-100% of the time, while companies not using PLM only hit their product launch goals 20% of the time.
Our experts will help you outline a strategy for making the most out of your PLM investments.
The success of a PLM deployment largely depends on how well an organization assesses its key business drivers and anticipates necessary changes to its business processes. However, building a PLM strategy involves more than matching software features to your immediate business needs—leverage this opportunity to identify process issues and value added opportunities as you strive for cost reduction, improved quality and faster time to market.
Through a well structured, fast paced, two-day assessment involving your key stakeholders, we will provide an analysis of your current business process needs and show you how a well-defined PLM strategy can help you maximize your return on investment and significantly improve your bottom line.
What are the strategic goals of your organization that can be best served by a PLM strategy?
What are the areas of improvement where PLM can have the greatest impact?
What process re-engineering is necessary for the PLM strategy to be effective across your organization?
What are the constraints to moving to a leaner process?
How have others addressed growth and resolved product development pain points?
What types of quantifiable value will be created for your business?
How can you create a more lean and measurable process?
Who should be involved?
These are just a few key questions that the workshop will aim at answering; resulting in a prioritized initiative list with metrics and constraints that will advance the executive team's strategic goals.
Schedule your assessment today or call 800-382-3342 to find out more.
The Assessment workshop is a 2-day executive session conducted by three of our skilled consultants:
The Facilitator is an engineer with an MBA and a minimum of 15 years industry experience. He is typically proficient in both the business aspects and the engineering goals at stake. He has good industry knowledge and insights into the product design capabilities of various companies.
The Architect is an engineer with 15 years of experience spamming all aspects of product development. He is skilled in assessing the efficiency of processes, such as initial design, manufacturing, simulation, IT support systems, as well as process disciplines like Lean.
The Scribe has become familiar with your company's environment. His experience and skills enable him to capture the essence of the discussions and translate the core findings into clear meeting notes and suggested process models.
To sign up for one of our assessments, please complete the form below.
If you have specific questions or would like more information about any of our solutions, call 800-382-3342 to speak with a solutions specialist or email us at plmus@ds-us.com.
