When taking part daily in New Product Development (NPD) projects, it may become difficult to take a moment and step back to look at the big picture again. This is what we offer you today. An overview- because this subject could be worthy of thesis- of the constraints or influences that weigh on Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) development projects.}
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The project management triangle, or Cost, Time, Scope triptych, is a basic, in both fundamental and simplistic meanings, concept of project management. It aims at illustrating the interdependence and influence of those three key factors on the success of the project. However, it remains an interesting macro-concept that will help you shape your PLM project and its priorities.
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Every organization nurtures their own ambitions and every one should seek the solution answering their needs. Run away from “one-size-fits-all” solutions and “one-method-fits-all” project management practices. As most of your PLM solution’s success dwells in the proper execution of its implementation.
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if handled poorly, the transition to international markets can lead to more damages than benefits. There are of course numerous critical aspects (human resources, supply chain, logistics, administrative procedures, etc.) to consider, but we will talk here about what we know best: how a PLM solution helps you build a consolidated global product management.
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In this second part, we answer the following: What is PLM software’s most important concept to grasp? Hardest concept to grasp? What is PLM software’s greatest limitation? What is PLM software’s maintenance need?
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In this blog post, we unveil the deeper considerations and interrogations that the vast question “What is PLM software” actually covers. This is the first of the two parts, at the end of which we hope you have a good understanding of what is PLM software.
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Ambitioning, planning or starting a PLM project can quickly become overwherlming. Should I go for a customized or standard solution? Can I trust my vendor? Will the board agree? So many questions pop ! As challenging as choosing the best PLM software for your company may seem, following logical and structured steps will make it a troublefree experience!
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Cloud and SaaS adoption has drastically increased in the span of just a few years. Today, PLM buyers are facing the same fears, questions and opportunities than they did with other technologies when considering a cloud or on-premise solution.
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You are most likely familiar with the concept of product databases. However, this simple notion raises deeper interrogations. In this blog post, we explore basic product database considerations and business uses. Also discover how we help manufacturers manage their product specifications in order to build end-to-end product information traceability.
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Once the project has been properly set on track, it is important to stay alert to avoid it drifting away. There is considerable literature on project management and project management risks so we decided to focus on what we consider as the most critical when we specifically talk about PLM solution implementation projects. We hope you will keep these red flags in mind as they determine whether the implementation will lead to a sustainable end-user adoption or not.
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