《20160218 PLM__Mfg_Megatrends_6-30-10》.pptVIP

* Entire contents ? 2007? Forrester Research, Inc. All rights reserved. PLM Megatrends PLM has tackled some longstanding problems . . . In the late 1990’s, “PLM” investment expanded as applications enabled several product data management (PDM) improvements: Centralized design images, documents, and specifications Single record of product structure Expanded workflows and collaboration Over time, stakeholders outside of engineering have requested better visibility into the source of and impacts from design changes — thus prompting many vendors to re-brand their software from product data management to product life-cycle management applications. . . . but for many manufacturers, the rules for product innovation have changed . . . Megatrend no. 1: Operations go global. US manufacturing multinationals are centering more of their design and production operations beyond home geographies to reduce costs, innovate products, and expand into new markets. “In which of the following countries does your company plan to spend the most on RD in the next three years (excluding domestic market)?” (Top 10 out of 54) Source: Economic Intelligence Unit . . . but for many manufacturers, the rules for product innovation have changed . . . Megatrend no. 2: Capabilities extend beyond engineering. Innovation leaders recognize business results come from the intersection of engineering with manufacturing, marketing, and purchasing — not merely from technological inventions themselves. Source: 2006 Shared Strategy Study by Forrester Research, Consumer Goods Technology, and RIS News “Which three collaborative activities have the highest return on investment (ROI)?” [percent ranking in the top 3] Base:120 manufacturers (multiple responses accepted) 0% 20% 40% Transportation management Marketing Order management Assortment planning Price optimization Product development TPM Inventory management replenishment planning Demand planning and forecasting . . . but for many manufacturers, the ru