Using PLM to succeed in the downturn
Wed 3 Jun 2009 16:00 (UK GMT Summer Time) | 17:00 (Europe Summer Time) | 11:00 (USA Eastern Daylight Time)
As the World economy fights to avoid freefall, many companies are entering survival mode, and those that aren't are still looking to make significant cost savings. One thing is clear, companies must be ready to capitalize on the opportunities that will emerge at the end of the economic turmoil.
This webinar will demonstrate how PLM can improve your business processes, eliminate waste and crucially, maintain innovation through this difficult period. Learn why PLM is not a luxury that should be cut when a recession strikes, but a necessity to compete and succeed during a recession.
Speakers
Ed Miller, President, CIMdata
Ed Miller, President of the consulting and research firm CIMdata, is an internationally-recognized authority on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and a frequent keynote speaker at conferences and seminars around the world on trends, directions, strategies, methods, and technology issues. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Purdue University, he has more than 30 years of experience in the application of information technology (IT) for engineering and manufacturing. Mr. Miller has been instrumental in defining PLM, and is one of the most quoted experts in the field, articulating the overall industry vision and broad business implications of this rapidly-evolving field. He has authored numerous papers and research reports on PLM and related topics, and his articles, commentaries, and perspectives regularly appear in publications throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Company Profile
CIMdata, a leading independent worldwide firm, provides strategic consulting to maximize an enterprise’s ability to design and deliver innovative products and services through the application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. Since its founding more than 25 years ago, CIMdata has delivered world-class knowledge, expertise, and best-practice methods on PLM solutions. These solutions incorporate both business processes and a wide-ranging set of PLM enabling technologies. CIMdata also offers research, subscription-based services, publications, and educational services. Visit www.CIMdata.com for more information.