AES proposes the following phases for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions from delineating the PLM strategy roadmap to implementation of customized package-based solutions and adoption management.
 

PLM Value Consulting   Requirements Gathering and Evaluation Understand customization requirements Identify Critical to Quality parameters Business Process Analysis Implementing best practices Understanding “As Is” business processes Defining “To Be” business processes Production of Strategy and Process Roadmap Defining Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) Associating KPI’s to Return on Investment (ROI) Use Cases Functional Specification Documents Quality Control Plans, V&V Procedures

PLM Solution Design   System Architecture: High Availability, Replication, Performance Data Model Configuration and Attribution Workflow Process Development and Automation Change and Configuration Management Container Strategy Access Control Policies Metrics and Reporting Legacy Migrations Integrations MCAD systems integration (Pro/E, ACAD etc...) ERP integration (SAP, Oracle Apps, etc…) Manufacturing Systems – MPMLink, MES Systems Legacy systems integration (Legacy PDM/PLM & Open data systems)

 

PLM Value Added Services   PLM Internal Marketing Strategy and Communication Plan On-Site Adoption Support Training Materials Preparation “Jump Start” Video based e-learning Class Room Sessions Release notes ISO documentation updates and releases based on enhanced work flows and business processes PLM “Key” shortcuts and links to custom applications Application management services to support back office work onsite / offshore (365x24x7) L1 Helpdesk L2, L3 support

PLM Testing, Maintenance and Production Support   Testing, Performance Tuning & Troubleshooting Version Upgrades Post Go-Live Support