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Product Lifecycle Management: Driving the Next Generation of Lean Thinking,New
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Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is the newest wave in productivity. This revolutionary approach is an outcome of lean thinking; however, PLM eliminates waste and efficiency across all aspects of a product's lifefrom design to deploymentnot just in its manufacture. By using people, product information, processes, and technology to reduce wasted time, energy, and material across an organization and into the supply chain, PLM drives the next generation of lean thinking.Now PLM pioneer Michael Grieves offers everyone from Six Sigma and lean practitioners to supply chain managers, product developers, and consultants a proven framework for adopting this informationdriven approach. Product Lifecycle Management shows you how to greatly enhance your firm's productivity by integrating the efforts of your entire organization.Most companies are seeing the returns of their efforts in lean methods diminishing, as the most fruitful applications have already been addressed. Here, Grieves reveals how PLM gives you an opportunity to make improvements both within and across functional areas in order to increase agility, optimize efficiency, and reduce costs across the board. He gives you the most comprehensive view of PLM available, fully outlining its characteristics, method, and tools and helping you assess your organizational readiness.There's also proven examples from the field, where PLM is being widely adopted by leading companies, including General Motors, General Electric, and Dell, that are widely adopting the approach. You'll see how PLM has saved these companies billions in unnecessary costs and shaved as much as 60% off cycle times. With this book you'll learn how to: Develop and implement your PLM strategy to support your corporate objectives Engage all your employees in using information to eliminate waste Enable improved information flow Better organize and utilize your intellectual capital Foster an environment that drives PLMLean manufacturing can only take your organization so far. To bring your productivity to the next level and save remarkable amounts of time, money, and resources, Product Lifecycle Management is your onestop, handson guide to implementing this powerful methodology.
By changing our most important processes and
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efficient waste management in our value chain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Product Lifecycle Management: Driving the Next Generation of Lean Thinking'? A: The book focuses on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) as a methodology to enhance productivity by eliminating waste and improving efficiency throughout a product's life cycle.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Michael Grieves, a recognized pioneer in Product Lifecycle Management.
- Q: What are the key benefits of implementing PLM according to the book? A: The book outlines benefits such as increased agility, optimized efficiency, reduced costs, and improved information flow across an organization.
- Q: How does this book support organizations in adopting PLM? A: It provides a proven framework for integrating PLM into an organization, along with examples from leading companies that successfully adopted PLM.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: The book is ideal for Six Sigma and lean practitioners, supply chain managers, product developers, and consultants looking to enhance their organization's productivity.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Product Lifecycle Management'? A: The book was published on October 26, 2005.
- Q: Can this book help with reducing cycle times? A: Yes, it discusses how PLM has helped companies reduce cycle times by as much as 60%.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 335 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in upon purchase? A: The book is in new condition, guaranteed with mint packaging and a no-quibble return policy.