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Evaluating PLM Implementations Using a Guidelines-based Approach
Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
2012 (English)Licentiate thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is an information technology-based concept bringing several benefits to product development organizations. However, it has been reported that PLM implementations in industry render unsatisfactory results. Hence, the overall aim of the work presented in this thesis is to develop new tools and methods that can lead to improved outcomes from future PLM implementations. In-depth understanding of the operational aspects of PLM implementations is needed in order to develop methods and tools that can support practitioners. However, most of the existing discussions of characteristics and challenges in PLM implementations are provided without thorough case studies of the implementations from which they are drawn. In particular, the role of requirements management in PLM implementation is argued to be in need of clarification. The problem is approached by presenting an in-depth case study of a recent PLM implementation, focusing on operational requirements management issues. In order to achieve improved outcomes from PLM implementations, being able to evaluate the outcomes is argued as being necessary. Furthermore, it is argued that it would be beneficial to be able to evaluate tentative PLM solutions during development and PLM implementations leading to the development and deployment of PLM solutions, rather than evaluating the effects resulting from having used a PLM solution. It is found that such methods and tools are currently lacking and need to be proposed, developed and evaluated. The problem is approached by utilizing published experiences, in terms of guidelines, from previous PLM implementations. A guideline can be defined as a directional recommendation for what to do (or what not to do) in a specific context. Available guidelines are first summarized in a tool, followed by a discussion of their relevance and application in relation to the in-depth case study. It is found that most of the guidelines, though highly relevant to the case, were not fully applied, and that a better application of more of the guidelines would lead to better outcomes. It is furthermore demonstrated that PLM implementation guidelines can be used to identify weak spots associated with conducted PLM implementations. A subset of the summarized guidelines (those regarding the PLM solution) is then utilized in a proposed method to identify risks associated with a PLM solution. As such, the methods and tool serve as discussion-facilitating support and direct focus on areas in need of improvement. Future work includes developing a guidelines structure and seeking to expand the guidelines set to cover more areas.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Gothenburg: Department of Product and Production Development, Chalmers University of Technology , 2012. , p. 67
Series
Research series from Chalmers University of Technology, Department of Product and Production Development: report: 1652, ISSN 1652-9243
National Category
Reliability and Maintenance
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-53161OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-53161DiVA, id: diva2:1850712
Available from: 2024-06-14 Created: 2024-04-11 Last updated: 2024-06-14Bibliographically approved
List of papers
1. Challenging Requirements Management Issues in PLM Implementation - Findings from a Retrospective Case Study
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Challenging Requirements Management Issues in PLM Implementation - Findings from a Retrospective Case Study
2011 (English)Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

In this paper, a recently conducted PDM implementation project in the manufacturing industry is analysed. The aim is to clarify the role and impact of requirements management methods and processes in PLM implementation projects. A literature review summarises existing PLM implementation models. This is followed by an in-depth examination of how a real PDM implementation project was conducted, mapping out the rationale for different courses of actions and the effects they have resulted in. The most challenging requirements management issues in the PDM implementation project are identified and discussed. It is demonstrated that requirements management activities need to form a coherent whole from scoping to testing to contribute to a successful project outcome.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management - PLM11, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 2011
National Category
Reliability and Maintenance
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-53156 (URN)
Conference
The 8th International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management – PLM11
Available from: 2024-04-11 Created: 2024-04-11 Last updated: 2024-06-14Bibliographically approved
2. PLM implementation guidelines – relevance and application in practice: a discussion of findings from a retrospective case study
Open this publication in new window or tab >>PLM implementation guidelines – relevance and application in practice: a discussion of findings from a retrospective case study
2012 (English)In: International Journal of Product Lifecycle Management, ISSN 1743-5110, E-ISSN 1743-5129, Vol. 6, no 1, p. 79-98Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

In this paper, a recently conducted product lifecycle management (PLM) implementation project is analysed. The aims are to investigate whether published product lifecycle management (PLM) implementation guidelines are relevant to and used in practice, and, if so, to assess how useful they are for guiding project execution. This paper presents an examination of how a real PLM implementation project was conducted, mapping out the rationale for different courses of action and the effects they had. This paper evaluates thedegree of relevance and application of existing PLM implementation guidelines. It is found that while most of the guidelines were highly relevant to the project, they were not applied in full. Potential reasons for why theguidelines are not followed are discussed. It is suggested that projects review their plans with the guidelines in mind, evaluating their degree of relevance and including a plan for how to apply the guidelines.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
International Journal of Product Lifecycle Management, 2012
National Category
Engineering and Technology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-53159 (URN)
Available from: 2024-04-11 Created: 2024-04-11 Last updated: 2024-06-14Bibliographically approved
3. A Method to Identify Risks Associated with a PLM Solution
Open this publication in new window or tab >>A Method to Identify Risks Associated with a PLM Solution
2012 (English)Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Not all investments in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) are successful. Measuring the business effects of a PLM solution is essential, but can only be applied subsequent to solution deployment. It could be more powerful to make an early evaluation of the PLM solution, resulting in the business benefits, making corrections possible prior to deployment.In this paper, a method to identify risks associated with a PLM solution is proposed based on an architecture model of a PLM solution and available PLM solution guidelines. Its use is demonstrated in an industry case and evaluated as compared to its intended use. The intention is that identified risks can help identify change proposals to the PLM solution or to obtain a better understanding of the consequences for solution deployment.The findings indicate that the method is a useful support for identifying risks associated with a PLM solution. However, additional testing of the method in real settings is necessary to strengthen that indication.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Berlin, Heidelberg: IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2012
National Category
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-53155 (URN)
Conference
The 9th International Conference on Produce Lifecycle Management – PLM12
Available from: 2024-04-11 Created: 2024-04-11 Last updated: 2024-06-14Bibliographically approved

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