Several key trends today impact the ability of companies to create the next breakthrough innovation in electronic products. The “Internet of Things” represents the trend of rapidly growing numbers of embedded sensors, integrated circuits (ICs), and miniaturized electronics that allow devices to interact with other devices wirelessly. Miniaturization continues to drive the need for innovation because consumers expect smarter and eco-friendly devices, in smaller form factors, at reduced prices, and higher quality. Companies are now motivated to implement “smart manufacturing” principles in electronics production. This includes considering the insourcing or near-sourcing manufacturing operations due to increasing labor costs in traditionally low-cost manufacturing countries, as well as fulfilling the need for products in a build/configure-to-order marketplace. With key PLM initiatives they are able to optimize the processes used across the enterprise and supply chain in order to decide which products will be produced, how and where products will be built, and how to accurately and consistently predict cost, quality, and compliance before committing expensive design and manufacturing resources.
The Guide is designed to help potential PLM users evaluate the applicability and payoffs of PLM in their enterprise, and to help existing users of PLM monitor the impact it is having on their product programs.
The PLM MAR Series provides detailed information and in-depth analysis on the worldwide PLM market. It contains analyses of major trends and issues, leading PLM providers, revenue analyses for geographical regions and industry sectors, and historical and projected data on market growth.
These reports offer country-specific analyses of the PLM market. Their focus is on PLM investment and use in industrial markets. Reports cover Brazil, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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