The common SMB user has multiple activities with changed context and dynamic workload, and may serve multiple OEMs, supply chains and industries (e.g. an entertainment system manufacturer can serve the auto, aero and electronics industries) – and hence I would add the need to integrate to multiple CADs — be it Mechanical CADs or Electronic CADs, to the SMB wish list.

In addition, aside from fewer resources, SMBs are also risk averse, meaning they cannot afford to take risks, and hence would rather implement a mature solution that has already been proven.

So as much as data and processes can be complex, managing them is simple, and proven with ENOVIA SmarTeam and its Express offerings.

And what do SMBs look for in PLM? – obviously the ultimate goal of being more competitive by providing a compelling product at a faster rate – PLM definitely helps them get there in a more structured and automated manner.

As Roman Vachal, marketing manager for SEC Lighting, quoted in the paper, remarks: “Our product development speed is much faster, and we found time and cost savings because we need fewer people for product-related documents and data. Improving our data management eliminated defective products, production errors and claims caused by human errors during development and production stages.” This illustrates some of the efficiencies gained through adopting PLM (and more specifically through adopting ENOVIA SmarTeam).

All the best,
Michal