Capabilities Overview –
Product Lifecycle Management
CERTES GROUP provides
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) consulting services to start-up, growth, and
transitional companies producing software intensive products and services. We
assist clients in all aspects of managing their products/services, from the
initial identification of a customer need until that need is satisfied in the
marketplace, to ensure technical, marketing and financial objectives are met.
Increasing competition creates organizational stress in
satisfying the requirements of customers and investors. Too often organizations
respond simply by working harder and are surprised when their hard work does
not get the desired results. Hard work alone can’t get the job done – it must
be appropriately and smartly applied by adopting and embracing a flexible PLM process,
which makes it clear to every stake holder what is expected of them in each
phase of the process as it guides technology to components, components to
products, and products to a successful business. A PLM process does not evolve
naturally because it requires a company wide understanding of the process and
participation in it. Increased partnering and joint developments further
complicate the problem as different, geographically distributed cultures must
work toward a common goal.
If the execution of your
business plans is falling short of goals we can help you. Real-world
experiences in a wide variety of corporate settings and markets have taught us
a lot about what it takes to produce successful products/services and
businesses. Broad, in depth management experiences in operations, marketing,
and technology provide us a company-wide view to manage all phases of the PLM
process - from idea through feasibility, product development,
introduction/distribution, and maintenance/support. Complementary hands-on
experiences allow us to zoom in on the details and ask the right questions, of
the right people, at the right time - whether they are in technology,
marketing, sales, or operations.
Our global, top management
perspective allows us to work with personnel at any level of your organization,
in any functional area to review your current needs, develop programs to meet
those needs, implement them in pilot tests, and guide them through general
deployment. Participating as advisors, facilitators, mentors, or hands-on
managers, we bring high standards and integrity to your business programs
whether in formulating new ones or revitalizing old ones. We emphasize bottom
line results by applying very pragmatic approaches to the real execution issues
you are experiencing. Your problems are unique and they require tailored
solutions, not theoretical one-size fits all solutions. We are dedicated to
your success, the success of your staff, and your self-sufficiency.
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