ANNOUNCEMENT 2021 PLM VIRTUAL CONFERENCE: NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND! VIEW SESSIONS PLM PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Provide the context, security, traceability, and processes needed across enterprise teams and systems to ensure product data is accessible and trustworthy WHAT IS PLM? DIGITAL THREAD CAPABILITIES DIGITAL INNOVATORS PLM PRODUCTS Product lifecycle management software enables geographically-dispersed, multi-disciplinary, teams to strategically collaborate with partners and customers using trusted, up-to-date product information. Product lifecycle management is the foundation for the digital thread, delivering supply chain agility and business continuity. Data governance and traceability provided by product lifecycle management enables organizations to drive down costs, accelerate time to market, and deliver the highest levels of quality and compliance. Build a foundation for a wide range of new revenue and cost saving opportunities with PTC’s out-of-the-box applications. Seamlessly integrate our PLM system with ERP, MES, CAD, AR, IoT technologies, and more. A PLM-enabled framework for discrete manufacturers For discrete manufacturers, the digital thread begins in the engineering department. This is where mechanical/electronic components and embedded software data is linked with traceability to requirements, simulations, certifications, BOMs, process plans, and MBSE. This information, along with its derivatives, needs to be leveraged bi-directionally, across teams and systems; including service, manufacturing, IT, and quality, among others. With a PLM system in place you create the foundation for the digital thread and provide all required stakeholders with access to the real-time data they need, when they need it. Engineering IT Manufacturing Quality Service Supply Chain Product lifecycle management capabilities BOM management Get full digital associativity across engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, and service. Change and configuration management Provide built-in governance for automated, accurate, and coordinated enterprise change and configuration management. eDRM and IP Security Enable secure collaboration across the value chain by managing IP protection through enterprise digital rights management. Manufacturing process management Build and manufacture anywhere with a seamless flow of information between engineering and manufacturing. Model-based systems engineering Enable collaborative, innovative design and maintenance of complex systems. Product data management Enable global collaboration across concurrent design environments with a secure, tightly integrated, multi-CAD and product data management system. Parts Classification Reduce product complexity and drive down costs with a classification strategy that ensures duplicate parts avoidance and greater reuse. Product variability management Manage complex variants and configurations at scale. Project and design collaboration, governance, and workflow Manage and execute complex product development projects with collaboration and workflow tools. Quality management Build quality, reliability, safety, and process control into every part of the product lifecycle. Requirements and test management Create, structure, and validate complex product requirements across the engineering lifecycle. Service process management Establish a foundation for accurate and accessible service information. Supply Chain Collaboration Enable supplier collaboration with IP security so you can share design data and track deliverables to multiple projects around the globe. Leaders using PLM to drive digital transformation See how these global manufacturers are effectively using PLM to drive their digital transformation journey. PLM Products Windchill—Industry-leading, enterprise PLM software Windchill provides the foundation and continuity of product information across the digital thread, whether delivered on-premises or SaaS. Windchill’s core multi-CAD and product data management (PDM) functionality—along with automated change and document management, business systems integration, and project execution—will help you establish your core product development platform. As your PLM initiatives and requirements grow, you can expand your capabilities to include variant management, parts classification, supplier management, downstream manufacturing, and service BOM management, manufacturing process plans and work instructions, augmented reality, IoT, and more. EXPLORE WINDCHILL Arena—One platform, infinite SaaS PLM and QMS advantages Arena provides a single, secure system to manage mechanical, electrical, software, and associated data delivered as SaaS. Arena helps companies design, produce, and deliver high-quality products—fast. If you create complex products and work with dispersed teams and supply chains, Arena can help you speed new product development, eliminate quality issues, and improve profitability. Arena helps engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams share product information, exchange ideas, and implement changes throughout the entire product lifecycle. Arena speeds regulatory compliance for environmental, FDA, ISO, ITAR, EAR, and other regulatory initiatives. EXPLORE ARENA Additional resources Whitepaper: PLM and ERP’s respective roles in modern manufacturing Learn best practices for integrating the two systems to improve data consistency and quality. Aberdeen report: Weaving quality into the digital thread Learn how to ensure quality in complex, innovative engineering environments. PLM deployment handbook Learn how to align, plan, deploy, evangelize, expand, and support your digital transformation initiative. The Seven Building Blocks of the Digital Thread In this ebook from industry analyst Tech-Clarity you’ll gain insights into what the main building blocks are to a successful digital thread and how PLM is a key component. About Us Products Education Try & Buy Leadership Investor Relations News Partners Events Global Locations © Copyright 2021 PTC Legal Security Privacy Policy Cookies Settings Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies