Product lifecycle management (PLM)

Product lifecycle management (PLM)

/ˈprɒd.ʌkt ˈlaɪfˌsaɪ.kəl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt plm/

Product lifecycle management (PLM) is the process of managing a product from its initial conceptualization through engineering, production, service, and eventual retirement. D365 tracks every phase to ensure quality and compliance.

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Holistic design-to-disposal governance

Product lifecycle management (PLM) is the strategic process of managing the entire journey of a product from its initial conceptual design and engineering, through manufacturing and service, to its eventual retirement. Within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem, PLM is not just a siloed design function; it is a collaborative data framework that ensures engineering intent is accurately reflected in operational reality.

The PLM-ERP synergy

Successful PLM integration eliminates the "silo effect" where engineering teams work in isolation from supply chain and finance.

  • Engineering-to-manufacturing: Automatically propagating design changes from your PLM system into the D365 product engineering module.
  • Cost-to-design: Providing engineers with real-time feedback on component costs, directly influencing design choices to protect product margins.
  • Compliance and quality: Managing the documentation of quality audits and regulatory standards throughout the product's lifespan.

Strategic implementation

If your engineering and production teams are out of sync, Dynamics 365 implementation services help establish a "single source of truth" for item masters and BOM hierarchies. By unifying your PLM data with Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, you reduce time-to-market and ensure that shop floor production always aligns with the latest approved engineering specifications.

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Who are we?

We're DeliveredSoft, an Microsoft Dynamics 365 Partner based in Europe. With experts in Poland, Denmark and Spain, we build custom solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 for clients across a range of industries.​

Our mission is to translate complex technology into real business results. We use our deep Dynamics 365 expertise to help organizations optimize their operations and logistics, drive digital transformation, and achieve sustainable growth. A key area of focus for us is retail commerce. We specialize in enhancing and connecting omni-channel experiences, improving the in-store digital customer experience, and developing powerful toolsets for in-store staff. We integrate robust commerce solutions to meet the dynamic needs of modern retailers.​