CIMdata Publishes PLM Trends Market Report

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Aug. 13, 2025 - PRLog -- CIMdata, Inc., the leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, announces the release of the CIMdata PLM Industry Review and Trends Report, the second of five modules of the CIMdata 2025 Market Analysis Report Series. The MAR Series offers detailed information and in-depth analysis of the global PLM market for 2024. It contains analyses of major trends and issues, revenues of leading PLM providers, and revenue analyses for geographical regions, industry sectors, as well as historical and projected data on market growth.

This report includes insights from CIMdata's consulting practice, which spans over 50 countries across six continents, providing perspectives on industry needs and solution provider effectiveness. Successful PLM solution providers have well-defined evaluation support processes, comprehensive training programs, and a high level of professionalism, which leads to improved performance and enhanced client satisfaction. However, challenges such as poor listening skills, incorrect assumptions, and inadequate customization of demonstrations persist. Regional insights reveal varying opportunities, with significant impacts in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Americas. Key drivers for PLM initiatives include mergers and acquisitions, product complexity, compliance, and the need for digital transformation.

The report contains an update on emerging trends that are reshaping the PLM landscape in many ways. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is a key theme, with the potential to change licensing models from a "seat-based" approach to one based on usage and consumption. Sustainability has become a strategic imperative, with PLM positioned as a crucial enabler for tracking carbon, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the principles of a circular economy. Furthermore, model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is gaining prominence across all industries, particularly in the aerospace and defense industry, driven by increasing product complexity and initiatives such as the US Department of Defense's Digital Engineering strategy. While industry is in the early stages of MBSE adoption, the justification for these investments is shifting from immediate returns to a focus on long-term strategic value.

The CIMdata PLM Market Analysis Report Series is available as a five-module set or can be purchased separately by module. Portions are also available as part of the CIMdata Community Memberships. Further details and pricing information about the report and Community Memberships are available at https://www.cimdata.com/en/online-store/market-analysis-r...