PLM PDM book

I've been talking about putting this together for a few years. In the early part of last year I had some discussions with one of my former bosses (while at Ford) about this.

Anyway I had some brainwaves last weekend and have a fairly detailed set of sections/chapters planned.

I think I'll post the headings etc here for comment. Let me know what you think (I'll probably add them to this post later in the week.

PLM Book


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Comments

Bill Kessinger said…
Paul, A book is a great idea since there doesn't seem to be anything in the literature except vender marketing hype. Follow through buddy.
10:10 PM
Unknown said…
Hello

can you please inform us on the progress of that book ?
Thank you
6:00 PM
Anonymous said…
Hello,
where can we buy the book ?
Thanks
12:33 PM
PDMGuru said…
Sorry it's a slow process - not finished the book yet - I have about 10 pages done...
2:17 AM
Anonymous said…
J'ai appris des choses interessantes grace a vous, et vous m'avez aide a resoudre un probleme, merci.

- Daniel
6:09 AM
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