plm and configuration standards, enabling the supply chain
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European Center of Supply chain Information Architecture, ECSCIA
Configuration standards and PLM, supply chain enablers
Operating a system landscape for a supply chain
without a PLM baseis like cooking in a kitchen without a fridge, there really isn´t any good
place to start fromEuropean Center of Supply chain Information Architecture, ECSCIA
Think of all information objects as products. All information objects are produced in process steps that are smilar to the life cycle
steps of a PLM process.
Think of PLM as way of managing the life cycle of objects.
Think of the PLM system as a repository to store objects.
That repository is an excellent
single point of reference for data fueling applications in the supply chain.
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European Center of Supply chain Information Architecture, ECSCIA
Fulfill
Plan
PDM/PLM Integrate
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Plan
Source Make Deliver
Return
Information
PLCOR
DCOR
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Supply chain Information
Information used in supply chain planning and execution is built on data. Turning data into fuel for supply chain s requires rules that allows that data to be interpreted , states
that allows that data to be put into context and structures that allows for understanding relations between that data.
To me, that is ”CM standards” and ”PLM”
Data
Rules
States
Structures
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Configuration standards provides rules
RulesConfiguration standards
European Center of Supply chain Information Architecture, ECSCIA
Product Lifecycle Managment provides actual states
StatesPLM
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Product Lifecycle Managment provides actual structures
StructuresPLM
No matter what processes and tools that are used to execute the product life cycle, in order to achieve and
utilize supply chain scale and digital omnichannel speed and coordination, it is very healthy to have
Configuration standards working cross the whole company and all systems.
It kind of helps when things need to speed up....
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European Center of Supply chain Information Architecture, ECSCIA
To orchestrate a supply chain, basic facts, like product number formats, life cycle stages,
partner definitions or value ranges need to be
governed as company assets. Fundamental structures need to be agreed and governed in order to enable cross system and
cross exteneded enterprise collaboration & reuse.
The configuration standard gives the whole company and extended entreprise partners a shared reference on how objects are
defined.
Those objects might be stored in different ways in different systems but as they all relate to the same CM standard, they can
be communicated cross systems, cross processes and across extended supply chain networks.
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idea project design product
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idea project design product
Plan
Source
Make
Deliver
ConceptSales item
Part External part
Alternative part
PartExternal part
Sales itemFictive part
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Product dimension basics
The Concept object allows for describing the future product as a set of
features and targets. Those targets can be expressed as
segmentsThe concept provides a structured refernce cross process and organisation in phases before detail has been settled. The concept object lest stakeholders in the supply chain share a structured fact base upon which plans, forecast and reservations can be created and communicated.
Finance Sales
R&D Operations
Concept
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One planStrategic perspective
Tactical perspective
Operational perspective
Shareholders objectives
Finance Sales
R&D Operations
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All stakeholders and all processes benefit from ONE view of objects definitions and one view of their state
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Concept objects lets the
whole team see the same future
even though the
details of that future have
not been set yet
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Hey!How about letting the
configuration standard govern the segmentation models used in product and demand
planning? Then segments could be trusted to carry informationbetween systems & link
to actual products
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CM standards and PLM can ensure that the intersection between segment identifiers for
a future (potential product), can be firm enough to let systems use it to hold a time
series of demand & availability cross processes
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•Formalized & governed segmentation models •Single repository for segmentation models •Cross organizational & cross process segmentation models•Cross organizational agreement on the intersections between segments
CM standards and PLM can provide……
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A strong configuration standard and PLM governance function for
the concept object lets the whole organization and partners in the extended supply chain interact on a shared fact
base early in the product life cycle. This allows for early evaluation and build of supply chain resources (“strategic
supply chain planning”). It allows for fast and early
fact based joint decision on what to invest in and what not to invest in, even though everyone is still working on
& from assumption….
The Sales item is the sellable item, the item the customer buys one or more of.
Sales item
Source Make Deliver
Return
SellPrice
Develop
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European Center of Supply chain Information Architecture, ECSCIA
A strong configuration standard and governance function for the
Sales item object puts the customer in focus
No matter if configured early or late, the sales items lets all
stakeholders in the supply chain see, agree and focus on one thing :
What the customer wants and will receive
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If is not a sales item, then it is a part of some type..... Parts can be made of other partsExternal parts are each individual suppliers representation of the part.Alternative parts are used in cases were more than one part can be used in a manner that does not trigger ”form, fit & function” rules to generate a new higher level part/sales item.Fictive parts allows for representing BOM levels that exist locally/temporarilly in some process.Clear CM definitions for part objects allows for efficiencies in design and procurement processes
Part External part
Alternative part
PartExternal part
Fictive part
Sales item
Number (ID)
Description
Life cycle stage
Type
The sales item object is associated with a number of attributes. The most central from a system landscape perspective is the unique identifier, which allows for
identification and the lifecycle stage that allows for rule based processing (automation). Those two attributes provides the ”what”& ”when” that supply chain master processes need.
Weight
Length
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Part Number (ID)Description
Life cycle stage
Type
External part
External Number (ID)Description
Life cycle stage
Type
Supplier
Just as the sales item, the part and external part (as well as all other objects) are associated with a number of attributes.
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European Center of Supply chain Information Architecture, ECSCIA
A strong configuration standard and governance function for the
Part object allows for efficient procurement, supply chain risk management and efficient
design, promoting component reuse and variant reduction
No matter if knowledge of parts is used to drive savings, eliminate risk or compete through innovation; knowing all there
is to know about parts in a structured manner allows the supply chain to reach the aspired objective.
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Procurement part data
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Same part duplicated with different IDs?
Different parts with similar features and
usage?
Single supplier for critical part?
If any of that Is the case, then a configuration standard and PLM support for parts, BOMS and supply chain partners can definitely help you perform some
basic procurement voodoo.(Like extracting a correct & timely spend report)
To many suppliers for a part?
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Supply chains are
designed objects and
consist of designed objects
Customer Manufacturing site
Number (ID)Description
Life cycle stage
Type
Number (ID)Description
Life cycle stage
Type
Supplier Number (ID)Description
Life cycle stage
Type
The configuration standard is not limited to the product dimension. Supply chain processes can benefit greatly if the cm standard is extended to also govern supply chain objects. Typical objects would be the ” Customer”, the ”Supplier”, the ”Manufacturing site”, the ”Production line” and the resources within the production line
Production line Number (ID)Description
Life cycle stage
Type
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IDEATE INITIATE DEVELOP IMPLEMENT FOLLOW THROUGH
Part
Part
Concept
GPU
GPU Part
Part
Part
Part
Sales item (prel)
Part
Part
Part
Part
Sales item (act)
Part
Part
Part
Variant
Variant
A configuration standard & PLM ensures the supply chain is able to execute on a consistent and connected set of objects and structures cross the whole project and product lifecycle , no matter the local representation of an object within a specific system or a process,
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PLM supporting ”Ideate phase”CM standards give the ”Idea”, the concept , a systematic structure that can be shared and used as master data in dependent processes
Concept
Meets requirements
Has features Is targeted for…
Consists of
Requirements objects
Feature objects
Geopolitical objects
Segmentation objects
Segmentation objects
Part objects
GFU Generic functional unit (”What to create”, the need)
GPU Generic product unit (What it is created from, what it consist of)
Goals and objectives
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PLM supporting ”Ideate phase”The CM standard and PLM process can be used to give ”the project” formal, a systematic structure linked to the product hierarchy it will later add objects to
Concept
Realises/defines/implements
Executed by
Project
People
As the configuration standard formalises the link between concepts and actual implementation projects, the accuracy/quality of the business cases can improve, supply chain can prepare better and the organisation learn (better understand) more from past experience. Capacity and material assumptions made for the concept can be systematically visualised when planning/executing the project.
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PLM supporting ”Initiate” phaseDefine initial BOM structures. Potentially reusing existing structures by looking at parts that have previously been used to realise the functionality specified through the GPU/Variant
Concept GPU
GPU
GPU
GPU
Sales item
Part
Part
Part
Part
Part
Has previously been used for
this GPU
Initial structure, might not have the top node, might miss other nodes
Variant
VariantHas previously
been used for this variant
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European Center of Supply chain Information Architecture, ECSCIA
Identifying similarities on GPU and variant level early, lets product development, procurement and supply chain planningwork together to increase reuse, before a specific part and supplier has been designed into the product.
If used right, this will help consolidate volumes to fewer parts and fewer suppliers increase buying power, reduce supply chain planning and execution challenges.
It will also reduce complexity in the repair and service network.
PLM supporting ”Initiate” phaseEnforce component Reuse and focus attention to reduce supply chain risk
Sales item
Part
Part
Part
Part
Part
Key component (part) list
Critical component (part) list
The Key component list supports portfoliowide monitoring of those components where the supply chain wants to enforce reuse. The list is a reference for joint design reviews between supply chain and product design, aiming at reducing number of variants/increase reuse.The Critical component list focuses the supply chain on those components where actions are needed to avoid future constraints (for instance by ensuring build up of capacity/material at the right time in the project lifecycle )Having these lists integrated in the PLM process and following the CM standard allows for direct interaction between supply chain and product design
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PLM supporting ”Initiate” phaseTake Make/buy decions : (Initially) Identify potential supply chain and devlopment partners (Sourcing as well as manufacturing)
Sales item
Part
Manufacturer (Interna/external)
Supplier
Supplier
External Part
External Part
Part External Part
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PLM supporting ”Initiate” phaseCM standards and PLM processes gives the launch plan a formal systematic structure
Sales item Customer/ Customer Group
When
The launch plan is central to forecast, demand planning and production planning processes as it answers the fundamental question : ”What product will be available for whom when”.(It interacts with the ”Manufacturing completion plan” which is the production side response)
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European Center of Supply chain Information Architecture, ECSCIA
The Launch plan, is a supply chain orchestration tool.
Tight control of what product that will be available where, when
and for who is key for the supply chain team to achieve speed to market.
Controlling the launch plan through the PLM process and defining it using objects defined in the CM standard allows forSystem to system population of product data in tools used for
supply chain planning and execution.
PLM supporting ”Develop” phaseConfiguration standards provides the rules. And PLM provides the process for definition of BOM structures.
Sales item
Part
Part
PartPart
PartPart
PartPart
The configuration standard ensures that BOM structures are defined in a consistent manner cross systems and partners.
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PLM supporting ”Develop” phase CM standards and PLM process provides test ing and approvals a formal systematic structure and links it to the product lifecycle state
Sales item CustomerCustomer approval
Technical approval
Sales item
The configuration standard ensures that approvals are goverened in a structured and consistent manner. ”What approvals are needed for this sales item, part, substance in that market, for that customer? Has this object received/passed those approvals?”
Legal approvalPart
Substance
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PLM supporting ”Develop” phase A configuration standard and a PLM process improves ability to validate & declare substances
Part Substance
Contains
Substance
IKnowing and declaring what substances a part contains is key to be able to meet a growing number of legal and consumer requirements. CM standards and PLM gives the supply chain the facts needed to meet those requirements
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PLM supporting ”Develop” phaseCM standards and PLM processes gives the sales item /manufacturing completion (”Readiness to launch”) plan a formal systematic structure
Sales item Manufacturing site When
Status
Manufacturing completion plans synchronizes the whole supply chain network on when a object is to be in what status at what manufacturing site (and provides visibility on when there are issues). The manufacturing completion plan interacts with the launch plan.
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European Center of Supply chain Information Architecture, ECSCIA
The answer to many of the questions a supply chain in
digital omnichannel must respond to fast originate from
the processes and data the
Launch plan and the
Manufacturing completion plan support & provide.
PLM supporting ”Implement” phaseCM standards and PLM processes allows for formal communication of BOM structure to manufacturing
Sales item Structure
Manufacturing site
Part structure
Part
Part
Part
Part
Product ownerECI (Change implementation)
Confirmation
Controlling the change implementation process from the PLM process and following the CM standard when doing so allows for stricter central control of what is actually being built where, using what and how. It also allows for automation of tasks that are central to ensure masterdata in supply chain processes.
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PLM supporting ”Implement” phaseAs production lines are design objects, matching their capabilities through the same GPU and variant as used in the design process, will provides a ”good enough” level to match product features to production resource features
Sales item Structure
Manufacturing site
PartPart
GPU
Variant
Resource
GPU
Variant
This structure allows for asking questions like: ”What production (& logistics) ressource can support production of sales items that has this/these features?” For instance : What production lines are availabel that can install GPU = ”Wheel”, Variant = ”Large”? Using this, supply chain can respond to capacity inquires without exploding the complexity of part detail and before part detail is known
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European Center of Supply chain Information Architecture, ECSCIA
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