Product lifecycle management as a whole business management system: an exploratory research
Articles > Article · 2017
Authors: Efe Gurman, Keti VENTURA, Haluk Soyuer
Pressacademia, International, 2017, vol 4, pp 336-346
DOI: 10.17261/pressacademia.2017.711
Summary
Purpose - The aim of this paper is to defineProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems as a whole product focusedmanagement tool by featuring its importance for the enterprise integrationmanagement, product development and lean value systems. Methodology - The paper is designed as anexploratory study consists of several interviews with senior managers of ELTAŞTransformer Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. about the process management capabilities ofPLM systems within a case study. Findings- The study reveals that non-technical processes likehuman resources can be managed using PLM methodology as well as the technicalprocesses like product development. The results show the similarities oftechnical and non-technical processes, and show the possibility of managingeven less technical processes to create a holistic business management tool. Conclusion- The study shows the importance of the PLM systems for theproduct-focused management while the digital transformation of the productioncompanies and their enterprise integration management and lean value systems.