PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT AS A WHOLE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: AN EXPLORATORY RESEARCH
Purpose - The aim of this paper is to define Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems as a whole product focused management tool by featuring its importance for the enterprise integration management, product development and lean value systems. Methodology - The paper is designed as an exploratory study consists of several interviews with senior managers of ELTAŞ Transformer Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. about the process management capabilities of PLM systems within a case study. Findings- The study reveals that non-technical processes like human resources can be managed using PLM methodology as well as the technical processes like product development. The results show the similarities of technical and non-technical processes, and show the possibility of managing even less technical processes to create a holistic business management tool. Conclusion- The study shows the importance of the PLM systems for the product-focused management while the digital transformation of the production companies and their enterprise integration management and lean value systems.
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