1. Your friend has been appointed the project manager of your firm's PLM implementation system. What advice would you offer to help ensure the success of the project?
2. What benefits should the suppliers and customers of a firm that has successfully implemented an ERP system expect to see? What issues might arise for suppliers and customers during an ERP implementation?
3. Many organizations are moving to a collaborative process with their major suppliers to get their input on designing and planning future product modifications or new products. Explain how a PLM system might enhance such a process. What issues and concerns might a manufacturer have in sharing product data?