CIMdata to Host Free Webinar on PLM for Process-Based Products

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Feb. 26, 2015 - PRLog -- CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces an upcoming free educational webinar, “PLM for Process-Based Products.” The webinar will take place on March 24th at 11:00 a.m. EDT, 17:00 CET. The webinar will focus on how PLM relates to products that are produced in ways other than typical discrete manufacturing. For instance, chemicals, food and beverages, and pharmaceuticals are created in a continuous process flow.

The webinar will be presented by John MacKrell, Vice President of CIMdata. “As PLM matures, it is applied to new areas. One of those is to product development in process industries such as petrochemicals or pharmaceuticals, but also for products that contain a mix of electro-mechanical and process components,” says MacKrell. “In our webinar we will discuss how traditional PLM solutions can be applied to support all types of process product strategies.” John MacKrell has over 40 years of experience in the application of computer-based solutions to engineering and manufacturing, with more than 20 years at CIMdata. Mr. MacKrell consults on PLM strategies; best practices; collaboration and knowledge sharing; PLM ROI and benefits; and developing end-user plans for the acquisition and implementation of PLM technologies – including PDM, data visualization, collaboration, CAD, and digital manufacturing.

At the conclusion of the webinar, attendees will:

•Realize how PLM supports process industry products

•Have an appreciation of how process and discrete products can be defined in a common systems environment supported by PLM

•Have knowledge about the benefits of working in the context of a single source of truth

•Understand the relationship of PLM to ERP and MES in a process industry environment

•Know what to look for in PLM solutions


This webinar is suited for PLM users, team leaders and members, engineering managers, and anyone interested in learning more about PLM and how it relates to high tech. During the webinar attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions about the topics discussed. To find out more, visit: http://www.cimdata.com/en/education/educational-webinars/.... To register, visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/903827508822947329

About CIMdata

CIMdata, a leading independent worldwide firm, provides strategic management consulting to maximize an enterprise’s ability to design and deliver innovative products and services through the application of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions. Since its founding in 1983, CIMdata has delivered world-class knowledge, expertise, and best-practice methods on PLM solutions. These solutions incorporate both business processes and a wide-ranging set of PLM-enabling technologies.

CIMdata works with both industrial organizations and providers of technologies and services seeking competitive advantage in the global economy. In addition to consulting, CIMdata conducts research, provides PLM-focused subscription services, and produces several commercial publications. The company also provides industry education through PLM certificate programs, seminars, and conferences worldwide. CIMdata serves clients around the world from offices in North America, Europe, and Asia- Pacific. To learn more about CIMdata’s services, visit our website at www.CIMdata.com, follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CIMdataPLMNews, or contact CIMdata at: 3909 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA, Tel: +1 734.668.9922. Fax: +1 734.668.1957; or at Oogststraat 20, 6004 CV Weert, The Netherlands, Tel: +31 (0) 495.533.666.