CIMdata’s Consulting Services for PLM Solution & Service Providers
CIMdata helps PLM solution and service providers define their PLM strategies and functional requirements. CIMdata supports all stages of business and product programs to make them optimally effective. PLM solution and service providers find that an ongoing relationship with CIMdata enhances their competitive position within their markets.
PLM Success: CIMdata’s Consulting Methodology for PLM Solution & Service Providers
CIMdata’s consulting methodology for PLM solution and service providers is based on more than 30 years of PLM consulting best practices. It has been carefully designed to support your organization at every phase of its development. From the identification of new markets to developing strategic marketing and business development plans, CIMdata will be your partner at every step along your journey.
Strategic Support for PLM Solution & Service Providers
CIMdata provides a set of services designed to support PLM solution and service providers’ strategic activities.
Examples of CIMdata’s strategic support activities include:
- Market updates
- Strategic plan reviews and validation
- Business planning support
- Merger and acquisition support
- Partner identification supportv
- Competitive analysis
Product & Program Management Support for PLM Solution & Service Providers
CIMdata’s product and program management consulting services are designed to support the overall programs of PLM solution and service providers.
Examples of CIMdata’s product and program management support activities include:
- Segmentation planning
- Market plan review
- Competitive positioning and market messaging guidance
- Membership services
- Custom research
- Market and technology briefings
- Performing comprehensive PLM market validation and solution suite assessment
Product & Program Development Support for PLM Solution & Service Providers
CIMdata’s product and program development consulting services have been designed to support PLM solution and service providers by providing the necessary insight and guidance to assess their PLM product and program offerings.
Examples of CIMdata’s product and program development activities include:
- Product assessment
- Competitive assessment
- Technology partner assessment
Sales & Marketing Support for PLM Solution & Service Providers
CIMdata’s sales and marketing support services are used by PLM solution and service providers to develop materials that can be used as part of their wider sales and marketing collateral. These services are divided into three categories: papers, field support, and event support.
Examples of CIMdata’s sales and marketing support activities include:
- Marketing materials
- Program and product reviews
- Developing and publishing implementation case studies
- Customer validation papers
- Customer satisfaction surveys
- Sales and marketing strategy development
- Planning sessions
- Vetting market segmentation and go-to-market plans
- Education and training
- Industry conference, user group, and product launch support
Channel Support Services for PLM Solution & Service Providers
CIMdata delivers a flexible portfolio of channel research, education, trends impact analysis, strategy consulting, and thought leadership development services to PLM solution providers, systems integrators, alliance partners, and value- added resellers.
Examples of CIMdata’s channel support services include:
- Channel strategy formulation and validation
- Independent review of channel business models and tactical business plans
- Channel program assessments
- Training and coaching for channel partners
- Channel success stories
- 360-degree partner program surveys and performance benchmarks
