Chapter 1: Organizational issues

Title: A framework of PLM practices for multi-partner sourcing organization

Author(s): Deepak Alse

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Reference: International Conference on Product Lifecycle Management 2007 pp. 53 - 60

Abstract/Summary: Multi Partner sourcing is a reality for most organizations now. The economics of cost and value addition require PLM teams to identify multiple partners and integrate them within the value chain for their product line. This process brings along with it issues like conflict of interests, collaborative knowledge management ownership protection of Intellectual Property. This paper presents a framework for Product Lifecycle Management in a Multi Partner Sourcing Organization. It identifies the challenges of Product Lifecycle Management in a Multi Partner Sourcing Organization. The paper defines value configurations for various stages of the Product Lifecycle and proposes a system engineering perspective to the PLM process. In addition, the author presents a structured approach to managing and leading multiple partners who contribute to the various lifecycle stages of a product line.

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