ArulmiguMeenakshi Amman College of Engineering
Vadamavandal-604410.
Important questions and answers
CME344- PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT
Prepared by
V.Umapathy,
Prof. /Mech.
S.No. Questions and answers
Unit-I
HISTORY, CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY OF PLM
2 – marks question and answers
1. What is the concept of PLM?
PLM is a system to integrate and manage disparate information, processes, and people from diverse
areas—development, marketing, service, and partners—into a unified end-to-end product development
strategy. It digitizes and systematizes all necessary information and activities.
2. What are the four stages of PLM?
The 4 stages of the product life cycle are introduction, growth, maturity, and decline.
3. What is the need of PLM?
A PLM software system is used in manufacturing to manage a product and its associated data through all
stages of the product lifecycle. While primarily used by design and engineering teams working with CAD
data, a PLM system can provide visibility into the product design process for all business stakeholders.
4. What are the requirements of PLM?
Management of design and process documents.
Product structure (bill of material) management.
, Central data vault (electronic file repository)
Part and document classification and metadata ("attribute") management.
Materials content identification for environmental compliance.
5. Why choose PLM?
Modern PLM solutions leverage AI to automate tedious tasks like data analysis, design optimization, and
risk assessment. This frees up valuable time for human experts and streamlines workflows, resulting
in faster time to market and reduced operational costs.
6. What are the main benefits of PLM?
1) 'Single Source of Truth' (Centralisation) .
2) Reduced Development Cycle.
3) Decreased Compliance Risks.
4) Reduced Costs.
5) Drive Innovation.
6) Enhanced Product Quality.
7) Increased Productivity.
8) Business Scalability.
7. What is the scope of PLM?
A PLM software system is used in manufacturing to manage a product and its associated data through all
stages of the product lifecycle. While primarily used by design and engineering teams working with CAD
data, a PLM system can provide visibility into the product design process for all business stakeholders.
8. What is the significance of PLM?
Product life cycle management (PLM) helps businesses plan and execute all aspects of the product life
cycle, from design and development through distribution, marketing, and sales. It speeds up time to
market, reduces costs, and helps manage resources efficiently.
9. What is EDM in data management?
, Enterprise Data Management
Enterprise Data Management Explained: What It Is and How It Works. Enterprise data management
(EDM) is the process of inventorying and governing your business's data and getting your organization
onboard with the process. In other words, EDM is as much about managing people as it is about managing
data.
10. What is PDM in management?
Product data management
Product data management (PDM) is a system that centralizes product-related data and processes. Engineers
use PDM software to track revisions, manage change orders, generate Bills of Materials (BOMs), and
more.
13 and 15 marks question and answers
11.
Explain need for PLM, opportunities and benefits of PLM.
NEED FOR PLM
, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is important because it helps companies develop products more
efficiently and effectively. PLM software helps companies manage a product's data and processes
throughout its entire lifecycle.
Why PLM is important?
Shorter development times: PLM helps companies reduce the time it takes to develop a product.
Improved communication: PLM helps companies improve communication and collaboration between
teams.
Better decision-making: PLM helps companies make better decisions about pricing, promotion, and
more.
Vadamavandal-604410.
Important questions and answers
CME344- PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT
Prepared by
V.Umapathy,
Prof. /Mech.
S.No. Questions and answers
Unit-I
HISTORY, CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY OF PLM
2 – marks question and answers
1. What is the concept of PLM?
PLM is a system to integrate and manage disparate information, processes, and people from diverse
areas—development, marketing, service, and partners—into a unified end-to-end product development
strategy. It digitizes and systematizes all necessary information and activities.
2. What are the four stages of PLM?
The 4 stages of the product life cycle are introduction, growth, maturity, and decline.
3. What is the need of PLM?
A PLM software system is used in manufacturing to manage a product and its associated data through all
stages of the product lifecycle. While primarily used by design and engineering teams working with CAD
data, a PLM system can provide visibility into the product design process for all business stakeholders.
4. What are the requirements of PLM?
Management of design and process documents.
Product structure (bill of material) management.
, Central data vault (electronic file repository)
Part and document classification and metadata ("attribute") management.
Materials content identification for environmental compliance.
5. Why choose PLM?
Modern PLM solutions leverage AI to automate tedious tasks like data analysis, design optimization, and
risk assessment. This frees up valuable time for human experts and streamlines workflows, resulting
in faster time to market and reduced operational costs.
6. What are the main benefits of PLM?
1) 'Single Source of Truth' (Centralisation) .
2) Reduced Development Cycle.
3) Decreased Compliance Risks.
4) Reduced Costs.
5) Drive Innovation.
6) Enhanced Product Quality.
7) Increased Productivity.
8) Business Scalability.
7. What is the scope of PLM?
A PLM software system is used in manufacturing to manage a product and its associated data through all
stages of the product lifecycle. While primarily used by design and engineering teams working with CAD
data, a PLM system can provide visibility into the product design process for all business stakeholders.
8. What is the significance of PLM?
Product life cycle management (PLM) helps businesses plan and execute all aspects of the product life
cycle, from design and development through distribution, marketing, and sales. It speeds up time to
market, reduces costs, and helps manage resources efficiently.
9. What is EDM in data management?
, Enterprise Data Management
Enterprise Data Management Explained: What It Is and How It Works. Enterprise data management
(EDM) is the process of inventorying and governing your business's data and getting your organization
onboard with the process. In other words, EDM is as much about managing people as it is about managing
data.
10. What is PDM in management?
Product data management
Product data management (PDM) is a system that centralizes product-related data and processes. Engineers
use PDM software to track revisions, manage change orders, generate Bills of Materials (BOMs), and
more.
13 and 15 marks question and answers
11.
Explain need for PLM, opportunities and benefits of PLM.
NEED FOR PLM
, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is important because it helps companies develop products more
efficiently and effectively. PLM software helps companies manage a product's data and processes
throughout its entire lifecycle.
Why PLM is important?
Shorter development times: PLM helps companies reduce the time it takes to develop a product.
Improved communication: PLM helps companies improve communication and collaboration between
teams.
Better decision-making: PLM helps companies make better decisions about pricing, promotion, and
more.
