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   What You'll Learn

  • Core modules: change, BOM, document, requirements—what each governs and how they connect.
  • Release workflow: ECR/ECO stages, approvers, and SLAs to prevent queue buildup. 
  • Integration priorities: CAD/BOM first; then MES/eDHR or ERP; add QMS events/records after stabilization. 
  • Data readiness: item/part numbering, revision policy, document taxonomy to enable search/reuse. 
  • Validation approach: traceability, audit trails, and lightweight evidence for regulated teams. 
  • 90-day plan: pilot scope, success metrics, phased scale-up sequence. 

    Why It Matters

  • Shorter release cycles: standard ECO states + role-based approvals cut lead time.
  • Lower rework: single source for specs/BOMs keeps shop floor and suppliers on the right revision. 
  • Audit-ready by default: consistent links from requirements → design → change → records. 
  • Predictable scale: ordered integrations avoid brittle point-to-point fixes later. 

   What You Can Share with Others 

  • One-page PLM explainer for executives (business outcomes, not tool jargon). 
  • Starter RACI for change control (submitter, owner, QA/RA, approver). 
  • 90-day rollout checklist (data prep → pilot → integrations → harden controls). 
  • Integration scoping sheet: what’s “phase 1 must-have” vs “phase 2+ enhancement.” 

 

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FAQ

What's the minimum viable Teamcenter pilot?
Change + document control with clear roles, one product family, read-only downstream viewers. Target 8–12 weeks.
Which integration should go first?
CAD → PLM and BOM sync. Then connect MES/eDHR or ERP where errors are most expensive. 
How do we keep approvals fast? 
Time-boxed SLAs, small approver pools, auto-escalation on aging changes. Measure end-to-end lead time. 
What metrics prove ROI? 
Release cycle time, ECO throughput, first-time-right, deviation/CAPA close time, audit prep hours.