My PLM Journey: CPC to PDM to PLM (2001 to till date)

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My PLM Journey from 2001 till date

Back to basics. Found this from my post graduation (Masters in “Computer Integrated Manufacturing“) class notes way back in 2001 to 2003. I liked the Windchill 4.0 foundation and PDM guide through Windchill 5.0 and so on. I used it later on and now my PLM Journey have moved onto advanced technology in PLM, still the underlying concepts still can be seen.

It is a nice journey to look back and see some of the advancement in PTC Windchill. Sharing few snaps as The Windchill Factor, Windchill Sourcing Factor, Windchill Enterprise Search, Windchill Infoengine basics, Reuse manager, Product Configuration management, Creating simple Object using Rational rose etc.

The Windchill Factor
Windchill Sourcing Factor
Windchill Info Engine
Windchill Product Configuration
Windchill Enterprise Search
Windchill Reuse Manager
Creating Simple Object in Windchill

Pro/Intralink with Gateway architecture for Product view while handling Windchill 7.0 and integration with Oracle manufacturing was a splendid experience of utilizing PLM along with ERP is used in a automotive discrete manufacturing. Presented a paper titled “IT Involvement in Product Development (Automated B2B)” at the World Conference organized by PTC in New Delhi and grabbed Best Presentation Award.

Moving ahead with Windchill 9.0 and 9.1 for a HVAC customer, Automotive OEM, Home Appliances OEM, Medical Device OEM and finally with a EMS industry with Windchill 9.1 to Windchill 10 through Windchill 11.0.

My entire PLM journey opened my eyes to various other possibilities, amongst them is the outcome of an publication titled “Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): A Digital Journey Using Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)”, got few awards as

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  • Winning the spot of #19 out of 26 on the 2020 Bookauthority Best New Industrial Management Books of All Time.
  • Winning the spot of #3 out of 8 on the 2021 Bookauthority Best New Industrial Management Books to Read in 2021.
  • Winning the spot of #5 out of 11 on the 2021 Bookauthority Best New Product Design Books to Read in 2021.

2020 Taylor & Francis Award Winner for Outstanding Professional Book!

Journey Continues! Thanks all for your support.

Neel SMARTEC Consulting - PLM and IIoT
Neel SMARTEC

Neel SMARTEC Consulting shines as an eminent engineering consultancy, specializing in the realms of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) solutions. Since our inception in August 2018, our unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled consulting excellence has remained the bedrock of our endeavors. Proficient in the domains of PLM, ERP, and IIoT, we empower our clients to evaluate their business's readiness, fortify their technological infrastructure, meticulously analyze domain-specific value chains, chart meticulous roadmaps, and expertly construct compelling business cases. These preparations empower them to embark on their transformative journey into the realms of PLM, ERP, and IIoT with resolute confidence.

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