If you want to take lean approaches to the next level, this groundbreaking book introduces the next evolution of lean thinking: Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). This new methodology reduces time, energy, and material expenditures across an organization and has saved billions in costs while shaving 60% off cycle times for performance-driven companies that include IBM, General Electric, Toyota, and Ford. Now PLM expert Michael Grieves shows business professionals how to roll out PLM across their entire organization. By applying this integrated, information-driven approach to all aspects of a product’s life, managers will dramatically increase agility, optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
