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How can you ensure PLM is scalable and flexible for updates?

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Product lifecycle management (PLM) is the process of managing the entire life cycle of a product from inception to retirement. It involves coordinating the activities and data of various stakeholders, such as engineers, designers, manufacturers, customers, and suppliers. PLM can help you optimize your product development, improve quality, reduce costs, and enhance innovation. However, to achieve these benefits, you need to ensure that your PLM system is scalable and flexible for updates. Here are some tips on how to do that.

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1 Choose a modular architecture

A modular architecture is one that allows you to add, remove, or modify components of your PLM system without affecting the rest of the system. This way, you can customize your PLM to suit your specific needs and preferences, and also adapt to changing requirements and technologies. A modular architecture also reduces the complexity and maintenance costs of your PLM system, as you can update or replace individual modules without disrupting the whole system.

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Uthayan Elangovan

Digital Transformation Consultant - Helping Manufacturers Automate NPD Processes with PLM | Author of 'Industry 5.0' , 'PLM with IIoT' & "IIoT" | Taylor & Francis Award Winner | Keynote Speaker
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As a PLM consultant at Neelsmartec collaborating with OpenBOM PLM, I've witnessed the transformative power of scalability and flexibility in PLM. Beyond a modular architecture, it's a pathway to enduring success for SME manufacturing enterprises. This approach fosters streamlined processes, trimming operational costs. While the initial investment might seem higher, the long-term benefits shine through enhanced efficiency, adaptability to evolving needs, and a distinct competitive edge in a swiftly shifting market. It's about unlocking the full potential of PLM, making businesses not just efficient but pioneering leaders in their field.

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2 Adopt a cloud-based platform

A cloud-based platform is one that hosts your PLM system on a remote server, rather than on your own hardware. This way, you can access your PLM system from anywhere, anytime, and on any device. A cloud-based platform also offers you scalability, as you can easily adjust the storage, processing, and bandwidth capacity of your PLM system according to your demand. A cloud-based platform also provides you flexibility, as you can integrate your PLM system with other cloud-based applications and services, such as analytics, collaboration, and security.

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Uthayan Elangovan

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In the realm of SME manufacturing, integrating a cloud-based PLM platform for New Product Development is truly transformative. It streamlines collaboration, reducing IT overhead while enhancing accessibility. This shift fosters agility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness, allowing SMEs to excel on the global stage. This transition is a beacon towards innovation, enabling businesses to thrive in a dynamic marketplace. Neelsmartec has played a pivotal role in helping SMEs streamline their CAD data management and BOM management using Cloud based SaaS platform - OpenBOM, contributing to a brighter future in manufacturing.

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3 Implement agile development methods

Agile development methods are ones that follow an iterative and incremental approach to product development, rather than a linear and sequential one. This way, you can deliver value to your customers faster, and also respond to feedback and changes more effectively. Agile development methods also enable you to update your PLM system more frequently and smoothly, as you can test and deploy small batches of changes in short cycles, rather than waiting for large and risky releases.

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4 Use open standards and APIs

Open standards and APIs are ones that follow common and widely accepted specifications and protocols for data exchange and interoperability. This way, you can ensure that your PLM system can communicate and collaborate with other systems and platforms, both within and outside your organization. Open standards and APIs also facilitate updates, as you can leverage existing and emerging technologies and solutions, rather than developing them from scratch or relying on proprietary ones.

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5 Involve your stakeholders

Your stakeholders are the people who use, benefit from, or influence your PLM system, such as engineers, designers, manufacturers, customers, and suppliers. They are the ones who know the needs, expectations, and challenges of your product development process, and also the ones who will be affected by any updates to your PLM system. Therefore, you should involve them in the planning, design, testing, and implementation of your PLM system updates, and also solicit their feedback and suggestions. This way, you can ensure that your PLM system meets their requirements and preferences, and also fosters their adoption and satisfaction.

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Uthayan Elangovan

Digital Transformation Consultant - Helping Manufacturers Automate NPD Processes with PLM | Author of 'Industry 5.0' , 'PLM with IIoT' & "IIoT" | Taylor & Francis Award Winner | Keynote Speaker
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Engaging SME manufacturers' NPD teams in a cloud-based PLM platform for design and development starts with a collaborative mindset. Fostering open communication, offering comprehensive training, and highlighting the platform's benefits and ROI with ROV are key. It's about empowering team members to see how this technology streamlines work, enhances innovation, delivers results, and ultimately adds significant business value. Neelsmartec is proud to facilitate this inspiring digital transformation via OpenBOM PLM for all involved in the era of Industry 4.0 and Industry5.0

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