Zammit, Joseph Paul, Gao, James ORCID: 0000-0001-5625-3654 and Evans, Richard (2017) Identification of critical building blocks in PLM system implementation in the automotive supply chain. In: Advances in Manufacfturing Technology XXXI, Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Manufacturing Research, Incorporating the 32nd National Conference on Manufacturing Research, September 5-7, 2017, University of Greenwich, UK. Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering Series, 6 . IOS Press, pp. 482-487. ISBN 978-1-61499-791-7 ISSN 2352-751X (Print), 2352-7528 (Online)

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Abstract

In today’s industrialised world, manufacturers must adapt and evolve their Product Development (PD) processes through the adoption of bespoke ICT tools. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and its associated tools are one option manufacturers may choose to assist in this change. However, PLM tools are not always viable due to costs associated and system integration issues; therefore, careful selection and consideration of the most appropriate tool, which meets company requirements, needs to be taken before selection and implementation. This paper presents a case study of a Tier 1 supplier in the automotive industry, identifying the critical building blocks for successful implementation and integration of a PLM system in to their manufacturing operations. A framework is proposed to assist manufacturers in identifying and ranking the building blocks which should be considered when implementing such PLM tools.

Item Type:	Conference Proceedings
Title of Proceedings:	Advances in Manufacfturing Technology XXXI, Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Manufacturing Research, Incorporating the 32nd National Conference on Manufacturing Research, September 5-7, 2017, University of Greenwich, UK
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Product lifecycle management, Product development, PLM implementation requirements, Automotive supply chain.
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Engineering & Science Faculty of Engineering & Science > School of Engineering (ENG) Faculty of Engineering & Science > Engineering Design in Practice
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Last Modified:	18 Oct 2017 16:24
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/17774

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