Chapter 9: PLM in Practice - Empirical Studies

Title: Generic model for the implementation of PLM systems in mechanical SMEs

Author(s): Julien Le Duigou, Alain Bernard, Nicolas Perry

Address: Université de Technologie de Compiègne, Centre Pierre Guillaumat, BP60319 – rue du Docteur Schweitzer, 60203 Compiègne Cedex, France | IRCCyN, Ecole Centrale de Nantes, 1, rue de la Noë, BP 92 101, 44321 Nantes Cedex 03, France | LGM2B, Université de Bordeaux 1, 15, rue Naudet, CS 10207, 33175 Gradignan Cedex, France

Reference: International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management 2010 pp. 439 - 448

Abstract/Summary: In order to improve the performance of extended enterprises, SMEs must be integrated. This integration must be done on several levels, including the PLM level. PLM is underdeveloped in SMEs mainly because of the difficulties in implementing information systems. This work aims to provide a modelling framework to facilitate the implementation of PLM systems in mechanical SMEs. Our approach offers a generic model for the creation of processes and data models. These models are explained, and then the scope and the improvement they provide are considered.

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