CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
27 August 2004
CIMdata News
CIMdata in the News (Managing Automation)
That's why manufacturers like In Zone are experimenting with a variety of design collaboration technologies-from simple e-mail and FTP servers to state-of-the-art collaboration suites, virtual meeting applications and videoconferencing systems. Manufacturers having the most success with global product development are also formalizing workflows, creating flexible business processes and doing rigorous upfront scoping. This way, all parties involved, no matter where they reside and what languages they speak, know exactly what's expected of them and are in sync on everything from scheduling to deliverables.
"It's a whole lot better than it used to be," notes Ken Amann, director of research for CIMdata Inc. (Ann Arbor, MI). "The two things that have made the biggest difference here are collaboration and visualization tools, which bring more types of information together. Yet while we've made huge progress, there are still security, performance and IT-related challenges, as well as those that are process-oriented related to how people work differently."
The above is an excerpt. For the full article, visit Designing Around Distance (Managing Automation, August 27, 2004) By Beth Stackpole
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