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10 PLM Pitfalls

Posted on Wednesday, August 02, 2006 10:00:00 AM                                  Digg This Article   Add to Delicious

Looking to streamline the PLM planning and implementation process? Check out the following list of recommendations from a white paper written by John Stark Associates and SofTech Inc. entitled "Top 10 PLM Pitfalls to Avoid - version 2".

    1. Include executive education as a top priority of your PLM program planning. Prepare for upfront presentation to top management/VPs to school them on PLM and make sure you address the business benefits of PLM.

    2. Define and communicate critical PLM success factors. If you are a PLM Initiative Manager, defining and communicating a set of critical success factors (CSFs) for your PLM project should be a priority. CSFs should not be confused with goals and objectives.

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