This webinar will focus on incorporating packaging, labeling, and artwork into your PLM strategy and solution.
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, USA 17 March 2020—CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces an upcoming free educational webinar, “Extended Product Data – Making a Product Salable.” The webinar will take place on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) and will last for one hour.
Getting products into the hands of customers is complex. When we think of product lifecycle management (PLM), our thoughts revolve around product design and manufacturing, and perhaps the supply chain. Companies that produce more complex products think about requirements, software, and validation. Unless you work in the consumer-packaged goods or food & beverage industries you probably don't think about packaging, labeling, or artwork. But unless those product elements are complete the product is not ready to sell. This is a huge issue in food & beverage but can affect most products, especially those that are shipped across international borders.
This presentation will identify common issues related to packaging, labeling, and artwork, as well as describe the benefits of extending a PLM solution to incorporate and manage those critical product-related data elements. Which will improve cost and shorten timelines to get products to market, as well as lower risk while doing so. It will also describe how a properly implemented PLM solution can address the issues and support the digital thread to enable a digital twin strategy thus, improving a company's top and bottom line.
Attendees at this webinar will:
- Learn about the importance of incorporating packaging, labeling, and artwork management into a PLM strategy and solution.
- Gain an understanding on how PLM can be used to manage packaging, labeling, and artwork.
- Find out how linking packaging, labeling, and artwork to the enterprise change process can improve profitability and reduce inventory write-offs.
- Understand why lifecycle configuration management of products, packaging, and labeling is a critical process that must have excellent execution for cost minimization and regulatory compliance.
- Learn about the benefits of managing extended product related processes within a product innovation platform.
According to Tom Gill, CIMdata’s Practice Manager for PLM Enterprise Value and Integration, and the host for this webinar, “Packaging is often an afterthought and not considered a part of the product. Leading companies like Apple have incorporated packaging design into the customer experience ensuring that the first impression is delightful. Anyone who has struggled to open a sealed plastic package can appreciate high quality, user friendly packaging. PLM technology can not only reduce cost, but also aid in the development of innovative packaging that delights customers and is better for the environment.”
Tom Gill has over 25 years of experience applying computer-based solutions to engineering and manufacturing. Before joining CIMdata he worked as an independent PLM consultant, after spending over 20 years at high-volume manufacturing companies. Mr. Gill has worked on projects in numerous industries, including fabrication & assembly, food & beverage, defense, chemical, and medical devices. He has executed PLM strategy projects, solution evaluation and selection projects, deployment planning, and training development for industrial clients.
This webinar will be of interest to those responsible for product development, packaging engineering, manufacturing, quality, and distribution; PLM team leaders and team members; product managers, IT leadership and staff; solution providers; and anyone who wants to learn about how PLM can improve packaging, labeling, and artwork processes.
To find out more, visit: https://www.cimdata.com/en/education/educational-webinars/webinar-extended-product-data-making-a-product-salable. To register for this webinar please visit: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4802599022331431938.
