Innovation and Design Report 2008 ‑ Benchmarking of Manufacturing companies

Innovation and Design Report 2008 – Benchmarking of Manufacturing companies PLM as key to innovation At the heart of every manufacturing company are the products it produces, and in the face of competition from overseas manufacturers – particularly those in low cost economies – the imperative to produce new and improved products has never been greater. The Design and Innovation Report 2008, which contains original market research, is conducted by The Manufacturer and commissioned by Oracle. It provides an overview of the role and importance of innovation in the survival and prosperity of manufacturing companies and the role of product lifecycle management. Oracle offers FREE for Download - vital and up-to-date information that addresses the challenges faced by manufacturers looking to benefit from PLM. You will find: • A UK-wide PLM survey – the challenges UK manufacturers are facing and how they manage the product development process including a customer success story • The Forrester Wave: Product Life-Cycle Management I Applications, Q2 2008: Forrester evaluated leading product life-cycle management (PLM) applications across approximately70 criteria from the perspectives of both discrete-based and process-based manufacturers. • Gartner industry research: PLM for Process Manufacturers Provides a Competitive Edge in Global Markets Process manufacturers are increasingly turning to product life cycle management software to compete globally. This report summarizes the market's evolution and assists Gartner clients in vendor selection. Get Agile with Oracle! Bring world-class products to market faster with Oracle Agile Enterprise PLM Whether you are an executive or an engineer, you’ll share the common goal of rapid and continuous improvement in your products and services. Oracle Agile PLM solutions help you bring together traditionally separate functions such as CAD, product data management, product development, ERP, lifecycle analysis and even recycling, to create a world-class product development and support-performance capability. Profiting from PLM World-beating product innovation requires the management and coordination of product information, processes and decisions across all lines of business and throughout the extended design and supply chain. Oracle’s Agile Product Lifecycle Management provides the tools to achieve and maintain sustainable advantage through agility and innovation – a great asset for organisationsacting in today’s dynamic and competitive markets. Contact: Lars Wahlström Group Vice President Product Life Cycle Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Solutions EMEA Tel.:+ 46 84773990 E-Mail: lars.wahlstrom@oracle.com