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PLM tools allow you to manage Items through their lifecycle, from prototype
to production to obsolescence. A big feature is BOM (bill of materials)
management, but because it's a revision control system, many customers use
it for doc control as well. In our tool, you can choose to use change orders
or not at all levels of the lifecycle. You can set up predefined routings
based on what type of change order you're creating (doc control change
board, engineering change orders, etc).
Our file management system allows you to create file editions as you edit,
check files in and out, etc. And because it's an on-demand system, there's
only one current version of the file--everyone's working with the right
edition.
Feel free to contact me off-list for more info. Don't worry, I won't try to
sell you anything :)
Chris
On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 6:21 AM, David Tinsley <dtinsley -at- ndigital -dot- com>wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> I have been tasked with producing a list of ranked requirements, needs and
> wants, that I would expect from a PLM tool in TechComm. Oh and by next
> Tuesday! (The other functions within the company are also tasked with
> producing requirements for their departments, hardware, mechanical, CM etc.)
>
> My reason for posting is to tap into the collective experience of other
> tech writing folk in using such a tool.
>
> Currently I use ClearCase as a repositry of source files and material and
> Notes as a vehicle for sign-off approvals. The files in Notes are the final
> files that can be accessed through our ERP. Cludgy, but that is what the
> company currently uses.
>
> My very basic understanding of PLM from a tech writing perspective is that
> I will be able to control both source files, revision control and sign-off
> in one place?
>
> Any input would be appreciated. What tools to suggest, pros and cons and
> any experiences, good or bad that you may have had with specific tools.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> David
>
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