1st Edition
Handbook of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Fundamentals, Components, and Implementation Best Practices
Part I: Understanding Product Lifecycle Management. 1. Digital Realm. 2. Principles of Product Lifecycle Management. Part II: Digital Product and Process Strategy. 3. Product Development Business Strategy. 4. PLM Strategy to PLM Process. Part III: Technological Environment of PLM. 5. PLM Modules. 6. Modern Technologies Compliment PLM. Part IV: Value Drive of PLM Execution. 7. PLM Implementation Best Practices. 8. PLM Business Scenarios. Part V: PLM 5.0. 9. Smart Sustainable PLM. 10. PLM Visionaries: Insights from Global Thought Leaders. 11. PLM Economics. Appendix – Interviews.
Biography
Uthayan Elangovan is a practicing consultant of PLM and IIoT, providing business and education consulting through his consulting firm, Neel SMARTEC Consulting, India. Mr. Elangovan is a visionary PLM & IIoT Consultant with over 20 years of expertise in Product Lifecycle Management, Industrial Internet of Things, and Digital Transformation. He specializes in developing comprehensive PLM strategies and implementations that optimize new product development and introduction workflows. As a recognized thought leader in Industry 4.0 and 5.0 adoption, he helps organizations navigate their digital transformation journeys through innovative solutions that bridge technology with measurable business outcomes. His award-winning business consulting approach has delivered significant value across multiple industries. Mr. Elangovan is also a published author whose works have gained global recognition for their insights into PLM and digital manufacturing ecosystems. His passion lies in creating technology solutions that drive tangible business impact through strategic innovation.
