IT Enablers
Should you design improved innovation processes before implementing software tools or should you start out implementing software tools that claim to have best practice innovation processes built in? Join the conversation to discuss leading practices for enabling innovation transformation with supporting technology, as well as strategy, implementation and optimization of a system - from enterprise-level product lifecycle management (PLM) and product portfolio management (PPM) tools to simple spreadsheets.
Maybe the collective corporate hangover from large-scale investments in information systems is starting to fade. The results of recent Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) benchmark reports demonstrate that some companies are getting over their hangovers faster than others – and have learned a few lessons along the way.
CPG companies are showing growing interest in the results achieved with PLM, due to industry factors and recognition of the significant gains attained in the high tech, aerospace and automotive industries.
PLM for CPG companies is maturing to help manufacturers guarantee compliance and allow traceability back and forward from any lifecycle state of a product, ingredient or process from concept to commercially-available product.
Numerous analyst reports over the years have reported that companies taking a strategic approach to PLM are the most successful in generating returns on their program investments. These best-in-class companies are thinking strategically about PLM and are delivering significant top- and bottom-line benefits. More importantly, they are outperforming their peers that are taking a more tactical approach. But what does it mean for a company to take a strategic approach to PLM?
Brittany focuses on innovation and implementation strategy. She has experience in systems testing and maintenance management, organizational change leadership, and risk assessment and mitigation measures.
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Cameron is focused on business strategy, phase gate, portfolio and pipeline management, and configuration of PPM systems. He likes to snowboard and travel, and also enjoys running and car racing.
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