John Stark Associates

The PLM 2011 State-of-the-Art Workshop is presented by John Stark, a leading authority on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and an experienced PLM consultant.

With PLM continuing to evolve and expand rapidly, the Workshop is aimed at helping participants understand the PLM State of the Art, identify high potential areas of PLM that are key to achievement of business benefits, and plan the next steps of their PLM projects.

The Workshop is in four parts. These are: The Evolution of PLM (2001 - 2011); PLM in 2011; Typical PLM Strategies and Activities in 2011; Progressing with PLM in 2011.

The four parts of the Workshop are usually presented in one day. However, they can also be presented in a half-day format, or as a 2-day Workshop.

Participation at this Workshop will be beneficial to all those involved in the definition, planning, development and implementation of PLM, including: CXOs ; IS VPs, IS Directors ; PLM VPs, PLM Directors, PLM Managers, PLM Project Managers ; Engineering Systems Managers, PDM Managers, CAD/CAM/CAE Managers ; VPs, Directors and Managers from organisations across the product lifecycle.

- see how PLM has evolved to its 2011 status

- understand the components of PLM and their relationships

- understand PLM vision and business-level best practice in 2011

- compare your PLM strategies and activities with those of other companies

- learn about 10 high potential areas of PLM that are key to achievement of business benefits

- get input for the next steps of your PLM Initiative or PLM Project

- review your PLM situation with an independent expert

The Workshop is usually presented at the participants' site. This enables maximum involvement and reduces travel costs and time. The Workshop can also be presented over the Web.

The Workshop fee depends on the required format and content. Contact John Stark Associates for more details and to reserve a date.