Product Lifecycle Management 

PLM is the business activity of managing a company's products all across their lifecycles', from the very first idea for a product all the way through until it is retired and disposed of, in the most effective way. PLM is the activity of managing a product throughout its lifecycle from cradle to grave, ensuring everything works well with the product as well as ensuring the product  makes good money for the company. The core of PLM is the creation and central management of all product data and the technology used to access this information and knowledge.

Whether you're a global conglomerate, a regional supplier, or a small service bureau, you face obstacles while trying to manage product content and development processes. Your company's success relies on having efficient business processes and effective development of complex information assets including product designs, service documentation, and regulatory submissions. Windchill, PTC's production-proven content and process management software, offers a solution. Fast, secure, and requiring only a Web browser to access, Windchill enables companies to streamline product development processes and deliver superior physical goods and information products.

Benefits

• Single source of product information/content enables development efficiencies, reduces errors and rework
• Complete product definition and collaboration capabilities expertly drive cross-enterprise understanding of information - regardless of source
• Repeatable, end-to-end process support and automation speeds time-to-market and reduces development cost
• Secure, industry-standard Internet architecture delivers a safe, high-performing technology platform