PLM Timeline
The idea for product lifecycle management (PLM) is thought to have started in 1985 during the development of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. American Motors Corportation – later purchased by Chrysler – wanted to speed up product development, improve communication and use a central repository to access important product docs. The result was the first PLM system.Today, PLM has become a key component of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, the broadest term used to describe enterprise software applications in manufacturing and other industries. For a quick way to understand the context of current enterprise software events, check out the Software Advice manufacturing & ERP software timeline. The timeline includes 17 key events that have shaped the ERP software industry over the last 50 years. However, it’s not complete…
They want to grow the timeline to over 35+ events and dates. To do so, they have asked for industry experts to contribute their suggestions. Sort of like a “wiki-timeline.” If you have any ideas, email Houston (houston@softwareadvice.com).
