Digital Transformation Through Pdm/plm Systems: a Framework for Information Management in Manufacturing Enterprises
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: In the modern competitive environment, small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) strive to shorten product development and delivery time while improving quality and reducing costs. Product information management becomes key to efficiency – from idea and design, through production, to delivery. This paper analyzes the current state of product data management systems in a typical manufacturing SME, and proposes a strategy for improvement through the introduction of advanced PDM/PLM (product data management/product lifecycle management) solutions. Weaknesses of the existing approach have been identified where technical documentation is centralized in the technical department, and other functions (planning, procurement, production, quality control) are late and partially included in the process. Improvement measures have been proposed: migration to a more modern CAD/PDM platform, automatic generation of CNC codes, implementation of integrated PLM software for better coordination of all participants. The expected results are a faster flow of information, reduced errors and costs, shorter time to market for new products, and improved collaboration between departments. It was concluded that digital transformation through PDM/PLM systems is a key step towards increasing the competitiveness of manufacturing SMEs.
Source: Mašinstvo
Authors: Faruk Unkič, Senad Balić
Institution: University of Zenica
Language: English
Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7117258365
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