This is the first English-language book on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) that introduces the reader to the basic terms and fundamentals of PLM. The text provides a solid foundation for starting a PLM development project. It gives ideas and examples how PLM can be utilized in various industries. In addition, it also offers an insight into how PLM can assist in creating new business opportunities and in making real eBusiness possible.

Inhalt

1 - Introduction.- 2 - Fundamentals.- 3 - Product lifecycle management systems.- 4 - Product structures.- 5 - Integration of the PLM system with other applications.- 6 - Deployment of the PLM system.- 7 - Business benefits of a PLM system.- 8 - Challenges of product management in manufacturing industry.- 9 - The role of product management in collaborative business development.- 10 - Product management strategy as a part of business strategy.- 11 e-Business - electronic business and PLM.- 12 - Digest.- Epilogue.- Appendix 1 - Tools and standards of PLM.- A. CALS.- B. STEP.- C. DXF.- D. IGES.- E. SGML.- F. XML.- G. UML.- Appendix 2 - Companies and products in the PLM field.- Appendix 3: PLM terminology.- Literature and articles.