The Global PLM 2006 Program From the Big Picture to the Details

Introduction The Global PLM 2006 Program is an initiative to help participants with their Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) projects and activities throughout 2006. It has been designed to allow frequent interaction with participants, enabling them to suggest subjects to be addressed and to ask specific questions. During 2006, 8 Reports will be published on key subjects for PLM projects. The approach chosen for the initiative takes account of the typical environment in which PLM projects are run in 2006, and the resources that are available to them. It builds on the approach used with success for a similar project in 2005. The following sections describe the background to the initiative, the deliverables, the approach, the benefits of participating, the timing and the costs. Background to the Initiative In 2004, Product Lifecycle Management : Paradigm for 21st Century Product Realisation was published, introducing a new holistic view of PLM across the product lifecycle. Questions from readers led to a project in 2005 that resulted in the publication of Making Progress With PLM, a 101-page Manual and a set of more than 200 PowerPoint slides. With input from more than 100 PLM professionals, that project led to 2 main results: A description and analysis of the typical situation of PLM in a manufacturing company in 2005, and a corresponding proposal for making progress A 'Big Picture' of PLM in 2005. This included aspects such as a definition and a description of PLM, characteristics of the pre-PLM environment, the reasons for the emergence of PLM, its objectives, the phases of the product lifecycle, the multiple components that make up PLM, and a 'PLM Grid' showing the scope of PLM and allowing executives to position their existing PLM components A project review showed that, with the pressure for PLM likely to increase significantly in 2006, the next step was to focus on the deployment of PLM from the PLM Big Picture down to the details of its implementation. In view of the speed with which PLM is advancing, the key areas that many companies would address in 2006 were identified as : Communicating and detailing the Big Picture The Methodology for deploying down from the Big Picture The PLM Architecture required for implementation Software components of PLM Costs of PLM projects and implementation Examples of PLM projects and PLM implementations Progress in these areas is needed by many companies but, due to the wide scope of PLM and its multiple components, it will require significant effort. However, many companies have reduced PLM costs and personnel, with the result that it is often now the responsibility of a small team or an individual, and the resources to address these key areas may no longer be available. The Global PLM 2006 Program enables companies to address the key areas with a common, neutral, low-resource approach, and to get answers to their specific questions. The objective of the Program is to help companies move from the PLM Big Picture to the details of PLM implementation and use. The Deliverables Eight Program Reports will be published during the year. These will describe overall progress in the key areas listed above, and will also answer specific questions from participants. Program Reports will be available to participants in formats such as .doc, .xls and .ppt enabling easy cut and paste into their own reports and management presentations. The first Report will be published in January 2006. The Program Approach The approach for the Global PLM 2006 Program takes account of the typical environment in which PLM projects are run in 2006, and the resources that are available to them. It uses the Web and e-mail extensively, enabling participation from any location. The step-wise approach for the Program allows participants to participate in the definition of Program parameters (such as the subjects to be addressed), provide input, make suggestions and ask specific questions. This approach builds on that used with success for Making Progress with PLM in 2005. Benefits of Participation get a coherent business-oriented PLM framework for implementation and use of PLM that starts from the Big Picture and deploys down to the details learn about leading-edge techniques for deployment of PLM profit from up-to-date information, knowledge, and experience about PLM take the opportunity to ask, and get answers to, specific questions be prepared for increasing corporate demands on PLM cut and paste material for your reports. Avoid wasting time and money re-developing existing information get customizable presentation material for business executives benefit from a common, bias-free approach to PLM Timing The Global PLM 2006 Program starts in January 2006 and ends in December 2006. Participants may join the Program at any time in 2006. Cost The cost of participation depends on the date when participation starts. For participation starting in January 2006, the cost is $US 440. Each month in 2006, the participation fee increases by $US 45, with the result that for participation starting in December 2006, by which time all Deliverables will be available, the cost is $US 980. To Participate To confirm participation, or to request more details, e-mail John Stark Associates. About the Program Leader John Stark is an independent management and technology consultant. Prior to launching John Stark Associates in 1991 he worked with developers and providers of systems and consulting services for product development, engineering management, CAD, PDM, process definition and process control. In his long consulting career he has worked with many companies including ABB, BMW, Braun, Coca-Cola, Eaton, Ford Motor Company, HP, IBM, Kodak, Legrand, Nestle, PSA, Renault, Saab, Schindler, Sikorsky, Valeo and Xerox. Stark has published 2PLM, the leading PLM ezine, since 1998. Previously he published the monthly Engineering Data Management Newsletter from 1991 to 2003. He is the author of many books and articles in the fields of PLM, PDM, CAD, and IS in Manufacturing. These include: - Product Lifecycle Management : Paradigm for 21st century Product Realisation - Engineering Information Management Systems: Beyond CAD/CAM to Concurrent Engineering Support - Competitive Manufacturing Through Information Technology: The Executive Challenge - Managing CAD/CAM: Implementation, Organization, and Integration His publications have been translated into several languages including French, German, Italian and Japanese. Typical Program Participants PLM VPs, PLM Directors, PLM Managers, PLM Project Managers Engineering Information Systems Managers, CAD Managers, PDM Managers Business Improvement Managers, Business Process Managers The Global PLM 2006 Program can help participants looking for answers to questions about PLM preparing PLM projects implementing PLM discussing PLM at executive level looking for information about PLM

Home | Top of page


Copyright 2006