- Internal Drivers of Change:
- Reducing time to market (23%) and lowering product development costs (20%) are the primary internal drivers for manufacturers.
- Other critical drivers include improving engineers’ productivity (43%) and fostering better collaboration (42%).
- Manufacturers are aiming for greater efficiency in their development processes to stay competitive in a fast-moving market.
- External Drivers of Change:
- External factors are also significantly influencing these changes. Production requirements (22%) and customer demand for smart, connected products (20%) are at the forefront.
- Competitive pressures to meet time, cost, and product differentiation demands also play a key role in pushing manufacturers to rethink their processes.
- Tools for Managing Design Processes:
- Digital PDM/PLM solutions are increasingly adopted to handle design-related processes. Approximately 50% of respondents use PDM/PLM solutions for critical tasks like concept design, system design, and change management.
- Despite this, many manufacturers still rely on traditional tools like emails, documents, and spreadsheets, which can slow down productivity and lead to errors or missed changes.
Challenges & Opportunities:
Manufacturers are facing heightened complexity in their product development processes due to increased customer demands, production schedules, and competitive pressures. Adopting PDM/PLM solutions helps streamline communication, improve collaboration, and ensure better traceability of changes throughout the design process.
However, many manufacturers still haven’t fully transitioned to digital solutions, indicating a gap where improvements can be made.
This article is posted at autodesk.com
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