The technology we are immersed in every day wasn't developed overnight. It took years to develop to term and is still updated even once it hits the market. Advanced technology is not a one-and-done deal, it requires attention and maintenance throughout its lifecycle to ensure the best results for end users. The best way to achieve results that will pay off is through a Product Lifecycle Management process.
Product lifecycle management is a process commonly used to manage products throughout every stage of development to ensure the best end results. Also referred to as PLM, product lifecycle management has the power to significantly strengthen your organization. Just think about how quickly innovations are popping up. Whether it’s AI, VR, AR or automation, continuous change is always necessary to remain a top competitor. With PLM in place, it will help you remain actionable and launch products quickly to keep up with the ever-changing market.
Implementing a PLM doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, PLMs offer several ways in which your organization can save money. By keeping up with market changes, you’re maintaining your competitive edge, which keeps clients happy and new customers flooding in. In addition, PLM offers an open environment for communication and collaboration, where teams work together to develop lifecycles. At EOX Vantage, we use our Enterprise Operating System during a PLM to stay in constant contact with our team members. Group chats, emails, announcements and commenting features are all maintained on a single platform, making it simple to stay in the loop and have complete visibility over a project. Chances are, when you have groups of people analyzing the same thing, there is a much higher chance that errors will be identified before anything goes to market; reducing chances that a customer finds an error before you do.
Project lifecycle management makes for a unified organization, working towards one continuous goal; development through all stages of a product up to the point of its retirement. First, your product is born and then it begins to grow. A product begins its growth phase when sales escalate and the product becomes accepted by consumers. The maturity phase kicks in when sales peak. In this phase, it’s crucial that you keep communication between departments active and ensure everyone is on the same page. This is the time when products begin to fight for that top spot in the market. There may be a few well-known products, all offering similar solutions. So, what’s going to make yours stand out?
The work that goes into it, allowing it to thrive is what will make your product stand out. Products go through a continuous lifecycle that requires a lot of work… and rework. By facilitating a process like PLM, you’ll streamline your development and establish communication with all departments. This makes it seamless to add onto your product, giving the consumer what they want with a speedy turnaround time, so you can stay ahead of the competition.
Product Lifecycle Management should be a top priority when it comes to building a successful product. At EOX Vantage, our premier Enterprise Operating System follows a structured PLM to ensure we serve our customers' needs and maintain a competitive edge. Implementing the right PLM can amplify your business efficiencies and enhance the visibility you have into your organization's operations; ultimately leading to success.
