CIMdata to Host Free Webinar on PLM Standards

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Oct. 17, 2016 - PRLog -- CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces an upcoming free educational webinar, "Navigating the PLM Standards Universe." The webinar will take place on November 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. (EST).

CIMdata recently researched over 230 PLM-related standards. Over 60 of the standards that impacted engineering and manufacturing were researched in more depth. This enabled the development of a list of 20 standards that are really important for an organization's PLM vision. During the webinar the top standards will be discussed in detail. Webinar attendees will gain an understanding of why these standards are important and why the industry should care about them.

According to the webinar host, CIMdata's Practice Manager for PLM Success, Chris Gregory, "As PLM expands to encompass the entire product lifecycle, forwards into product ideation and outwards to the extended supply chain, PLM standards are becoming increasingly critical to our organizations. But which ones?  CIMdata recently surveyed over 230 PLM-related standards. Which of them are are the critical few that impact our organizations and partners? This webinar will address this vital topic."

Mr. Gregory has over 30 years of experience with major PLM solution providers, with broad experience and cross functional roles in services, product marketing, sales support, strategic alliances, business development, and program management. He has led PLM implementations for over 100,000 users, representing over US$250 million in proven ROI. Chris has developed teams with US$300 million in direct and indirect sales over his career.

The webinar will be an hour long and will show which PLM standards are important for your business, why PLM standards are needed, and where PLM standards are headed.

The webinar will be useful to PLM team leaders, PLM team members, PLM business champions, IT leadership and solution providers, or anyone who wants to learn more about important PLM standards.

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 for this webinar please  visit: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/650306519224944....

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.