Analyst Report

The pressure on manufacturers to deliver more and better products faster doesn’t let up. To rise to the challenge, they need to develop new processes that will give them the efficiency, agility, and collaboration they need to take advantage of market opportunities and remain competitive. One of the most critical tools in their toolbox is the digital thread: a collection of all data about a product from all points in the product lifecycle. While the concept is simple, significant technology is required to integrate the multitude of data streams from disparate enterprise software or platforms. That’s what a product lifecycle management (PLM) solution is made for. Evaluating Service Providers and Solutions CIMdata has developed a set of critical success factors to help manufacturers evaluate both products and service providers as potential partners in a digital transformation effort. PLM expertise: Data integration experts with “deep technical and business knowledge” and a wealth of experience with PLM integrations. PLM plus: Potential partners with thorough knowledge of a variety of PLM solutions. Global reach: A partner that can think globally about your global operations processes. An eye for ROI: A critical ability to accurately scope a project and offer a realistic and competitive price. Process translators: Not only…