The Current Situation of the PLM Environment

This chapter shows how a company should describe the current situation of its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environment. The approach, team and deliverables are described. A good understanding of the current situation of the components of the PLM environment is an essential starting point for developing a PLM Strategy. It provides the foundation for moving forward, and helps identify improvement opportunities. The report resulting from this activity becomes a key information source for making progress with PLM. This chapter describes some of the questions that may arise when describing the current situation. It identifies the areas to be addressed.